Review. We tested 4 menstrual hygiene products. Do they work? – Products

Menstrual briefs, Sloggi

At first it is strange: to wear panties, doing nothing else, and staying like that all day when you have your period. But it’s really effective, the way Sloggi’s Freedom Briefs work: the flow they cover is equivalent to that of three plugs. They are cut high, which immediately reinforces the comfort and the security. The first few times I tested them only in the last few days, then I ventured into the first ones. Both times are effective and result in perfection, they don’t leak and are easy to wash. Elastic, I always felt comfortable. Among all the products tested for this article, they are the ones that gave me the most feeling of freedom, to the point of forgetting it was these days of the month. €30, Sloggi

Lily Cup, Intimina

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The promise is to reduce the ecological footprint, saving on the use of sanitary napkins to use only this tool, which was by far the most challenging to test among those listed here. It’s bigger than I expected it’s not super intuitive and it took watching some videos to know how to introduce it. It took me several months to adapt, but to no avail.. I think it’s more psychological than anything else, but maybe it’s not an alternative for everyone. All bodies are different. In terms of function, it fulfills perfectly, it is easy to wash and store, so you can use it again later. There is size A and B (the B, for those who have recently had a natural birth, and have a more sensitive pelvic area). €30.95, Intima

Reusable Sanitary Pad, LastObject

Like menstrual panties, the LastPad absorbs fluids at this time of the month, but it is recommended to use only in the last few days. Thin, I didn’t always feel that it stayed in the right place, nor does it adapt to all panty cuts – I tested size M (there are two more). But is practical and easy to use. It’s practical to store and wash, making it useful when you don’t want to waste more products on days with less flow. there is one twice the absorption capacity compared to the traditional dressing, and the thermoplastic polyurethane prevents leakage. It also has a breathable layer, but which does not release odors – it can be seen. Available in three sizes €18, €21 and €24 (S, M, L) and three colors (blue, orange and green), LastObject

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Ziggy Cup 2, Intimina

This was by far the product that more divided my opinion. It was necessary to study a little anatomy to understand where it should be inserted. In the first attempts it is scary, because it seems that it is very long and it will get lost somewhere, but I ended up managing to position it correctly. I didn’t feel it was safe, and so I had to change my underpants for the first few uses, confirming my suspicions. I want to leave it open it could be perfectly my clumsiness. From the point of view of removing and placing, I felt it was an unhygienic product. It’s more comfortable than the Lily Cup, though. From the up to 8 hours of protection, but I’ve never used it that long. He leaves mixed feelings. €44.95, Intima

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Menstrual bikini, Oh! Your Flow

Disclaimer: I have not tested this product, but worth mentioning. is thought to be used when you have menstruationis from a Portuguese brand and it is a good option even in time of summer. €39 Oh! Your Flow