Can l wash period undies with other clothes?

Yes, you can wash period underwear with other clothes, but with some precautions:

  • Sort laundry by color: Wash dark or colored period undies with similar colors to avoid dye transfer.

  • Use a laundry bag: Putting period underwear in a mesh laundry bag helps protect their delicate fabric and absorbent layers from friction and damage.

  • Avoid mixing with heavily soiled or rough fabrics: This reduces the chance of damage or lint sticking to your period underwear.

  • Use cold or 30°C wash cycles with mild detergent: This is gentle on both your period underwear and other clothes.

  • Avoid bleach and fabric softeners: They can break down the absorbent and waterproof layers.

How to Know When Your Period Underwear Is Full and Needs Changing?

Signs that your period underwear is full and it’s time to change:

  1. Wet or Damp Feeling: You’ll notice moisture or dampness against your skin.

  2. Discomfort or Heaviness: The underwear feels heavy or bulky compared to when it’s dry.

  3. Leakage: You might see blood stains on the edges or feel leakage through to outer clothing.

  4. Odor: If you detect any unpleasant odor, it’s a good sign to change.

  5. Flow Awareness: Based on your flow level, typically period undies hold about 1-2 tampons worth of blood. If you have a heavy flow, you might need to change more frequently.

Pro Tip:

To maximize comfort and hygiene, many people change period underwear every 8-12 hours or sooner during heavy flow days.

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