Best Period Products for Each Stage of the Menstruation Cycle

Menstruating is a PROCESS. A rollercoaster. A short holiday to Pimple Ville. A wild ride. It features a seriously broad-spectrum of colours, #feels and ice cream cravings. As your flow comes and goes, a lot of changes are going on down there. We know that the tsunami wave of fiery, strawberry-jam coloured blood that reports for duty on day one for most, is very different to those last day lingers. This can make choosing the best period product tricky.

So, “what can I use for my period at each phase of the cycle?” (We’re so glad you asked). If we cracked open the piñata of period products, it would rain down with pads, tampons, liners and all of their absorbencies, superpowers and so on.

You see, like dressing for each day of the week, – when you think about the weather, date nights, brunches and workout sessions – periods can be accessorised in totally different ways depending on exactly where you’re at in your cycle.

 

 

We’ve got the lowdown below on the best period products to wear and when to wear them, so you can live your best life on your period. Just remember: your cycle may be different from that of the next person, so don’t feel pressure to follow this guide step-by-step. Listen to your flow and play with what works best for you! Let’s go.

Day 1

Ding dong! It’s here! Your period has just crashed the party, but it’s going to be okay - you are ready. With a stash of Extra Super Pads, and Body Fit Super Tampons or a pair of Period Proof Briefs, even your heaviest flow day won’t stand a chance at springing any sneaky leaks or surprise spills. We’ll let you suss the pad versus tampon versus briefs dilemma based on what you’re getting up to. Pool day? Tampons, are your MVP. Chilled day at home? Pads or briefs might be the go.

 

Catching those Zzzs

No one wants to go to bed and have their Noah Centineo / Harry Styles / Madison Bailey dreams interrupted by a period. For those heavy flow nights, our Goodnights Extra Long & Wide pads will provide the ultimate overnight protection. They’re great to wear to bed and are 28% longer and 50% wider at the back. Or, try our Libra Reusable Period Underwear range for all night comfort and protection. For the remaining nights of your period when your flow is no longer an outpour, we recommend putting on your favourite Libra Goodnights pad or the Libra Reusable Period Underwear before hopping into bed. Both will provide up to 10-12 hours of absorbency, whilst still being super comfortable legends. They’re so bloody good at what they do that you won’t even notice they’re there.

Beauty sleep is SO important to keep our lives in check, especially when we’re bleeding. For the girls who want extra peace of mind, toss and turn during the night, or experience a really heavy flow, we have the answer! Our Goodnights Pants offer complete 360° leakage protection, comfort and security for your slumber. So whether you have a SUPER heavy flow, or suffer from a condition like endometriosis or PCOS, you can sleep without fear of leaking. Sweet dreams are made of our Goodnights range.

 

Day 2

We’ve just entered Medium Flow Town. Things are still pretty hectic on the bleeding front, so we want to be a little bit #extra in our protection measures. Off to uni? Pop some Extra Regular Pads or Body Fit Regular Tampons in your beauty bag. These guys have that ‘just right’ absorbency level, so you can cruise through Day 2. If you’re after something a little bit more discreet, then the Ultra Thin pads are for you.

 

Day 3

Home stretch, baby! This period just got a little lighter. You’re no longer doing the mad shower-to-pad dash and there’s less chance of turning your towel tie dye. Phewph. This is when we like to hang with our Ultra Thin Regular Pads. They’re easy-going, but still mean business. These pads are fabulously thin and effortlessly move with your body. Just like you in your PJs watching a Netflix marathon, they’re chillin’, but still getting the job DONE.