#modibodi

yeah, fuck you lil-lets

I mean, I’m actually using their products, but this advert is the shittiest thing they could’ve come up with. It’s essentially saying - you feel shitty enough for having a period already? Hey, wait, let us tell you how your period is damaging the Earth! global warming is your fault ladies ;) 

Sure I try to recycle, I use conscious products, and yet I continue to feel constantly attacked for being a female. Rather than attacking the consumer, who may or may not have the money to even afford a more conscious non-plastic alternative, why not just not use plastic in your products in the first place, companies? 

There are lots of new businesses emerging trying to capitalise on your consciousness and periods now. I even tried the period underwear, which promised to be the next best thing and I’ll never need to buy sanitary pads ever again! I can just wash and re-use! - fantastic! So I got 4 pairs (because you can’t just wear one same pair for the duration of your period..), and even 4 wouldn’t really be enough. I wanted to try them out and took a plunge - they are not cheap (£20-23 per pair). I also thought - hey you know if I really won’t need to buy sanitary pads for the rest of my life, £80 is totally worth it. 

So I got my period and my suffering began. First, I noticed that I was essentially wearing a fucking diaper, a really uncomfortable, hot and stuffy really thick diaper. It didn’t matter whether it was the heavy flow or light/medium version, both panties were super uncomfortable. I also had to change them a few times in a day because I felt pretty gross. They do have high absorbency, but it’s still like wearing the same pad all day, and I choose hygiene, thanks. After a day of being too hot and stuffy and gross I went back to whatever I regularly use, and now I have a worthless £80 worth of period underwear that I’ll never use again. 

The most eco-friendly way to have a period is seemingly not using anything at all, or a cloth rag that you wash. I don’t know why, but I’m okay not going back to the 1800s and choosing 21st century products and for once actually being okay with having a privilege of living in the Western part of the world and having access to the things I need. 

SO SORRY FOR THE HELLA LATE ANSWER MY DARLING. I suck.

The period pants i got are ModiBodi They're one of the (if not the) OG period pants companies and honestly? I am never going back to pads, tampons or cups now i've got these. Absolute gamechanger. Also, their models are super diverse, which we love to see 💜

PUMA and global leak-proof apparel company Modibodi® have teamed up to launch a range of leak-free period underwear and activewear, created to help women stay comfortable and active during their period whilst making a positive environmental impact. 

PUMA together with Modibodi believes that everybody who wants to participate in exercise or sport should be given the opportunity to stay active and play, fueling the motivation behind PUMA x Modibodi’s exclusive global partnership under the “She Moves Us” platform.

“Even in the 21st century, periods and leaks still prevent women from participating in sports. Studies have revealed that girls’ participation in sport drops from 69% (ages 11-12) to 45% (ages 13-15)*. Additionally, the single-use plastic from disposable products can continue to pollute the environment for hundreds of years,” said Erin Longin, Global Director Run/Train at PUMA. “As a global brand, we felt it important to do our part to address this issue. The PUMA x Modibodi collaboration allows women to stay active, without having to worry about leaks, while reducing their monthly waste from period products."

Disposable products pollute the environment and are more expensive long term than their reusable, sustainable counterparts. The PUMA x Modibodi collection is designed to be reused and replaces the need for disposable pads, liners and tampons, whilst ensuring women can stay extremely comfortable, odor free and protected from all leaks (not just periods). Modibodi’s proprietary Modifier Technology™ achieves this through its soft top layer, made of merino wool, which wicks moisture and sweat, a quick-drying absorbent microfibre middle layer, that locks away fluid and odor, and an additional waterproof protection in the bottom layer.

“No woman should have to sit on the sidelines of life because they have their period or bladder leaks,” said Kristy Chong, CEO and Founder, Modibodi. “We are thrilled to launch this collection with PUMA and together normalize menstruation and tackle the stigma that women can't be active on their periods or when experiencing any of life’s leaks.”

As part of the launch, PUMA and Modibodi will work with PUMA’s She Moves Us charity partner, Women Win, to donate a bundle pack of five briefs to 500 girls and women in need. This five-pack bundle covers a person for their monthly cycle and will last for up to four years to allow the person to confidently participate in sport and life without life’s leaks getting in the way.

The first PUMA x Modibodi active underwear collection will be available in May 2022 in selected stores and online at puma.com and modibodi.com.

I might be a little late to the period underwear party (perhaps the only party I'll ever be invited to). A few weeks ago I ordered a number of Modibodi underwear. Months prior I had ordered one, but never had a chance to use it because I didn't have a period after falling pregnant and then for around 7 months following the birth of my baby (let's hear it for over a year of lady free days!)

My period came like an unwanted house guest during the holiday season. It showed up unannounced, made life harder, was annoying to deal with and outstayed its welcome. Only after a few days did I remember my original Modibodi purchase. It was amazing. I've never used tampons so I can't really comment on a comparison, but unlike the period pad, Modibodi underwear don't shift around, move or leave you a patch on your undies that is 'unprotected'. I didn't leak while wearing during the day or at night and I found that I could wear it all day without issue.

Following this fantastic experience, I bit the bullet and shelled out for 7 more pairs. I bought several 'recycled seamfree bikini' undies and, just to be extra safe at night (there is SO much annoying clean up if you leak in bed), purchased several 'sensual hi-waist bikinis' for my evening wear.

They arrived pretty quickly! I remember being impressed that they used paper packaging rather than plastic. Another plus is that they print the care instructions on the back of their packaging, reducing the need for more paper waste. The underwear looked really big at first glance. I'm a size 8 and I thought the undies looked like sail masts compared to my usual undies! I was wrong though. They fit like a glove (...perhaps my derrière is not as petite as I imagined it to be) and they are super comfortable.

I love that I basically don't need to ever buy another sanitary towel and can alleviate the planet of some unnecessary plastic.

Just bear in mind that unlike a sanitary towel where you just roll and toss when your'e done, you do need to rinse your undies under cold water before throwing it in the washing machine. Once in the machine, use the cold water setting and don't put in any softener. This means that the rest of your laundry load will also have a cold wash with no softener. This might be considered a minor drawback, but I think it's a small price to pay to not ever have to open the lid of a yuckky public bathroom sanitary towel bin (even the hands free bins are never really hands free - plus have you noticed they're ALWAYS full?!); not have to deal with a smelly toilet bin filled with pads or suffer embarrassment if your bathroom bin is accidentally knocked over by a guest wanting to borrow your throne.

Modibodis aren't cheap compared to regular underwear, their starting price is around $25 a pair - although they seem to do specials frequently. At the time of writing, subscribe to their newsletter and you'll get 10% off your first order. I think it's worth the money - not just for a much better experience on those dreaded lady days (I can actually forget my unwanted guest is in the house), but also think of all money you save from buying tampons and pads! Add that you're doing the planet a favour and it's a win-win-WIN! (Obscure reference to The Office for other Office geeks out there).

Thanks Modibodi for making it easier to be a woman. Honestly, where have you been all my life?