Have you decided to switch to period underwear? Or has your daughter gotten her first period and you want to buy some for her to try out? A quick Google search will show that in some places you can find period underwear, and in others you can find menstrual underwear. We're here to clear things up once and for all - what are period underwear, what is the difference between them and menstrual underwear, if there is any difference at all, and how will you know for sure what you're buying.
What is the difference between menstruation and cycle?
So before we start talking about underwear, it's important that we understand the difference between the term period and menstruation.
Think for a moment about the revenue cycle - it refers to the entire year.
Think of a bottle cycle - it's a cyclical process, the female cycle is a 28-day period (on average), and it's a term that describes the cycle of renewal in the female body.
The female cycle includes the entire month and includes menstruation , which is just one of the phases of the cycle:
- The follicular phase - This is the phase in which follicles with eggs are formed and the uterine lining thickens in preparation for a possible embryo to form.
- Ovulation phase - A single, mature egg is released from the ovary and travels through the fallopian tube to the uterus. This is also the stage in which a woman can become pregnant.
- Luteal phase - This is the phase in which the body realizes that there will be no pregnancy this month and therefore stops strengthening the uterine lining and the follicles disappear.
- The menstrual phase - the bleeding itself. This is the phase in which the preparation the body has made for pregnancy breaks down and exits the body through the vagina in the form of blood.
What are menstrual panties?
So now that we understand what menstruation is, it is clear to us that menstrual panties are unique underwear designed to absorb the bleeding during this time. Usually, they are built with advanced technology that allows for the effective absorption of the blood released from the vagina. This clever invention brings with it enormous advantages : it saves the need for disposable hygiene products that are harmful to the environment and sometimes to our bodies. In addition, it helps us save hundreds of shekels that we used to spend on pads and tampons. And on top of all that, it allows us to continue our day comfortably and routinely, without the need for frequent breaks to change.
So why are they called menstrual panties anyway?
In many cases, you will find that you are sold menstrual underwear but are called menstrual underwear, the reason for this is the common confusion between the two terms. It is customary to say "I got my period" or "I am on my period", and this is usually correct, but it generally describes the month. When we are bleeding, it is more accurate to use the word menstruation.
Now you're probably thinking, why do we market our underwear under the definition of menstrual underwear ? And you're right.
So let's hear why:
During each phase of the menstrual cycle, different secretions come out of our vagina. If you pay attention every day for a month, you will notice that each phase has slightly different secretions - in texture, color and even smell. To some extent, these secretions can bother us just like blood that is released during menstruation. This is also the reason why many women use daily panties, because they absorb these secretions so that they do not bother them.
Our underwear is also designed for those discharges that occur throughout the entire cycle, not just for bleeding during the menstrual phase. Therefore, it would be wrong to call them menstrual underwear and limit their use to a certain time.
So to sum it all up, it's important that the next time you want to purchase menstrual underwear or menstrual panties , you know how to read between the lines and understand what they are offering you, and of course - what you really want. The titles will be confusing, but you can always ask, and we will of course be happy to help you with any questions.
