Period underwear changes the relationship you have with period care. Instead of constantly managing period protection, you choose it once, wear it like regular underwear, and let it do the work. When it fits your body and is compatible with your menstrual flow, it offers something many traditional products have struggled to deliver together: comfort, reliability, and ease.
Mahina’s period underwear is designed around real bodies and real days. Understanding how it works, how to choose the right absorbency, fabric, and size, helps you move from uncertainty to confidence. This guide walks you through those basics step by step. Once you understand them, choosing the right period underwear becomes far less complicated and much more intuitive.
How Period Underwear Works
Instead of layering products or worrying about pads shifting, a period panty manages menstrual flow through a specially engineered absorbent gusset. Just slip it on like regular underwear, and you can go about your day without having to layer or insert any additional products.
At the heart of every Mahina’s period panty is a three-layer system that keeps you dry and leak-free without feeling bulky.
- The top layer rests against your skin and wicks moisture away quickly, preventing the damp feeling that often comes with wearing a pad.
- The middle layer absorbs and securely locks in menstrual blood and discharge, preventing them from spreading or sitting on the surface.
- The bottom layer is a leak-proof barrier that stops fluid from passing through, keeping you leak-free and stain-free.
Together, these layers create period protection that feels light but performs reliably, even during heavier flow. Once you understand how period panties work, the next step is choosing which absorbency level suits you best.
Choosing The Right Absorbency Level
No two periods are the same, nor are two days in the same period. The intensity of flow changes across the cycle, and your protection should change with it. Mahina’s period underwear comes in 3 absorbency levels, each designed to replace multiple period products over a 12-hour wear time. This allows you to choose protection that fits your day rather than planning your day around frequent changes.
- Medium Absorbency holds up to 25 ml, similar to 3 pads, 4 tampons, or 1 menstrual cup used in 12 hours.
- Heavy Absorbency absorbs up to 40 ml, equivalent to 4 pads, 5 tampons, or 2 menstrual cups used in 12 hours.
- Super Heavy Absorbency offers maximum protection, holding 50 ml, similar to replacing 5 pads, 7 tampons, or 2.5 menstrual cups in 12 hours.
Choosing the right absorbency helps period underwear stay reliable and comfortable, and removes the stress of planning your day around pad changes or worrying about leaks and stains.
Choosing The Right Fabric: Cotton Or Micromodal
While the absorbent technology stays the same across Mahina’s styles, the outer fabric changes how period underwear feels throughout the day. Choosing between cotton and MicroModal, both OEKO-TEX certified, comes down to your preferences and skin sensitivity.
Mahina’s cotton period panties feel familiar and dependable, much like everyday underwear. Cotton is naturally breathable, allowing heat and moisture to escape, which makes it especially comfortable in warm or humid weather and during long hours of wear. It is also gentle on sensitive skin, helping reduce friction and irritation.
Mahina’s MicroModal period panties offer a softer, lighter feel. The fabric drapes smoothly on the body and feels cool against the skin. In addition to its softness, MicroModal remains breathable and does not trap heat. Its seamless design eliminates panty lines, making it a popular choice for fitted outfits or office wear.
Both fabrics offer the same leak-proof core and absorbency. The difference lies in how they feel. Cotton provides steady, everyday comfort, while MicroModal offers softness and ease on more sensitive days.
Choosing The Right Size
The right size plays a key role in how well period underwear performs. A good fit keeps the gusset in place, helping prevent leaks and ensuring comfort over long hours. To find your size:
- Grab a measuring tape and stand in front of a mirror.
- Measure around the widest part of your hips, not your waist.
- Keep the tape snug, but not tight, and parallel to the floor.
- Match the measurement to Mahina’s size chart.
- Use the Size Calculator on the product page if you need extra help.
Mahina’s sizing is based on hip measurements because that is where underwear sits. Choosing based on waist size can lead to poor fit and misplaced coverage. If you fall between sizes, size down for a more secure feel or size up if you experience bloating or prefer a relaxed fit. A period panty should never feel tight or compressive. When the size is right, it feels like a second skin.
Bringing It All Together
Choosing the right period panty is less about getting everything perfect and more about understanding what your body needs. When you opt for absorbency that matches your flow, fabric that suits your skin, and a fit that feels natural, your period care becomes one less thing to manage all day.
Mahina’s period underwear is designed to support real cycles, real bodies, and real days. When your period protection works with you rather than against you, your period takes up less mental space, and your body feels more at ease doing what it naturally does.
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