Ad | For my periods, I have been using sanitary pads and tampons for nearly 20 years. I think we become creatures of habits, and as we get older, we just go through the motions, using what we know works to keep you as clean and comfortable as possible. When the opportunity to review WUKA period pants arose, I was both cynical and intrigued to try them out.
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Even now that I’m at the wrong end of my 30’s, that time of the month doesn’t get any easier. The house is always stocked with all I need to get through it. How to ease period pain, includes paracetamol, hot water bottles and that emergency stash of chocolate. There are endless health, beauty and self-care products out there.
Best Rated Period Underwear
I know a moon cup or menstrual cup is not for me. I don’t even have to try it to know that. It’s the idea of pouring the blood down the loo, possibly having it all over my hands, and cleaning it afterwards.
I have been buying eco-friendly tampons from Dame or the Lil-Lets reusable tampon applicator. After discovering how many toxins were in the high street brands, alongside plastic, bleach and, of course, the environmental factors.
WUKA Period Pants Review
Before trying the WUKA Period Pants, I had some concerns about the period underwear; Would I feel clean? Would WUKA pants smell? Will I leak? Would they put blood on all of my other clothes when I put them in the washing machine? Would it feel like I was wearing a nappy?
When I opened the box, they really surprised me. The material is soft and is only slightly thicker than regular knickers. This increased my worry that they would not be able to protect me from seepage throughout the day.
I decided to try my seamless midi briefs out by wearing them overnight. During my time of the month, I don’t tend to sleep as well because I am conscious about getting blood on the sheets. To my complete surprise, the blood was absorbed – absolutely zero leakage, and I felt dry. There was no stale blood or nasty smell either.
I was going to rinse my WUKA pants in cold water before putting them in the machine for a quick spin, but my partner picked up the pile and put the washing machine on before I got the chance. Again, I panicked and thought I’d need to re-wash the load. I didn’t need to; all were clean and fresh. If you were to worry about it, you could also purchase a wash bag.
Are period pants any good?
So here it is: do I recommend period pants? Yes absolutely. Not only are they comfortable, but they are also effective. It is also a more sustainable and much more environmentally friendly option. I honestly didn’t expect to like them as much as I did. No more sticking things in and wiggling them around to get comfortable. I will definitely be having more carefree periods.
They are definitely worth purchasing. WUKA are the best period pants!
About the WUKA Period Pants
WUKA stands for Wake Up Kick Ass, which should be all of our mantras for life. The company began in 2017, when Ruby, the co-founder, combined her scientific knowledge, passion for the environment, and experiences of periods in her culture.
What are the period pants made of?
The knickers are made of 100% organic cotton and are vegan society registered. They are also entirely PFA-free – apparently, some other brands on the market aren’t. (PFA’s are manufactured chemicals which can impact your health.)
What is the design like?
The material was soft and comfortable, and the style was super flattering. I think my bum was even a little perkier. They also have a light support hold, so I felt pulled in. There was little to no VPL, also.
WUKA period pants size guide
The WUKA period pant sizing is brilliant. You can buy your actual size; no need to go bigger. I did worry that the period pant would not cover my plus size. I’m currently a very curvy size 18-20, and according to the size guide, I would wear an XXXL. I wore an XXL, a size 16-18, and they were a little tight. Having lost two stone in lockdown, they will be much more comfortable during my next period.
The sizing starts at XXS, which is a 4-6, so the period pants are ideal for tweens and teenagers too. I think it will help them not to feel so self-conscious during their time of the month. A starter kit with tween knickers is available on the website, which comes with a cute bralette.
Not only can you shop by style; bikini brief, midi brief, hipster, high waist, boxer shorts and thong, but you can also shop by flow days. Including light flow, medium, heavy and super heavy flow.
How many pairs would you need?
If you wanted to ditch all other forms of protection, you would probably need 4-6 pairs to keep them in rotation. The pants can’t go in the tumble dryer, and they will take a full day to dry on the line. It’s also not recommended to use fabric softener.
How much do they cost?
A pair of medium flow pants are £12 each, and the period pants for a heavy flow are £18 each.
I’ve seen in the reviews the question online, ‘why are period pants so expensive?’. I don’t think they are; I believe period pants are affordable. You’re probably spending about £10-15 a month on sanitary products. One pair of period pants will replace 100 tampons and will last around 2 years. If you buy 6 pairs, you are saving over £150 across the 2 years.
You can read further information on why you should consider changing and the cost of your period here.
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Your first pair of WUKA period pants are 100% satisfaction guaranteed, which means you can exchange them for another size or get a full refund within 40 days.
WUKA period pants Sainsbury’s
You can buy WUKA Period Pants in more than 200 Sainsbury’s stores across the UK, including Thornhill in Cardiff.
WUKA discount code
Currently, there isn’t a discount code
Disclaimer: I was gifted two pairs of WUKA period pants in exchange for my honest review. These are products I genuinely recommend. I honestly didn’t expect to like them as much as I did, and I have purchased further pairs to keep me comfortable during my next period.
Update 27.10.2021 – I’ve bought 5 further pairs! Honestly, I wear these knickers on my big waist every month!
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Really want to try these!! I’ve been looking at more sustainable options too and it’s definitely something we all need to think about. Thank you for the review!
Christy x
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Hi Christy, I’m a complete convert. You won’t be sorry after trying them out x
Hey Katrina! 😊
I too love WUKA Wear period pants and have just posted my one year update post!
Hi! I am so happy I found them, they really have changed how I feel about my periods