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We updated this guide in May 2022 to ensure all products tested and vetted by the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab were in stock and reflected current prices.

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If you're used to relying on disposable menstrual supplies like pads, tampons and liners for your period, then you can imagine why period underwear is such a big deal. Period underwear looks and feels just like normal underwear, but it has a special layer that helps prevent blood from seeping through. Beyond leaks, there are also the sustainability and economic aspects to consider: Just think about all the pads and tampons we go through in our lifetime (that end up in a landfill or down the toilet!), and the cost adds up. Ultimately, period panties can be a cost-effective option as well as a great choice if you want to cut back on waste.

That's why the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab performed tests to find the best period underwear on the market. We checked the absorbency of several pairs using red cough syrup (manufacturers use it to test pads and tampons too!) and also sent home 17 different styles with 85 testers to get feedback on comfort, leaks and more. We reviewed over 1,500 data points before making our selections.

We were impressed with the performance and how much our testers liked wearing them. But there's a catch: In our Lab tests, we found that the panties couldn't absorb the cough syrup as well as disposable pads. If you have a heavy flow, you might want to wear period underwear with other menstrual products. Here are the best period panties to buy in 2022:

Our top picks

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  Best Overall Period Underwear

  Leakproof Bikini Knix

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  Most Popular Period Underwear

  Hiphugger Menstrual Underwear Thinx

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  Best Size-Inclusive Period Underwear

  First Line Leakproof Bikini TomboyX

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  Best Thong Period Underwear

  Leakproof Thong Saalt

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  Best Period Underwear for Teens and Tweens

  Starter Set KT by Knix

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Best Overall Period Underwear

Leakproof Bikini

• Nude color options
• Breathable, lightweight materials
• Top performing absorbency without a bulky pad
• Most affordable option in our round-up

• Not designed for heavy flow days

For a barely there feel, testers raved about the breathable nylon/Lycra material that felt just like regular underwear with a cotton gusset. Soaking up liquid easily at various angles, this pair aced all Lab evaluations with no signs of wear after laundering. This style is available in five nude shades to match a variety of skintones, plus there are tons of fun color and pattern options too. Testers were impressed how thin the pad was, agreeing that these are the "perfect back-up to tampons on heavier flow days" and ideal for lighter days on their own.

• Absorbency: Light coverage (3 tsp fluid)
• Sizing: XS–XXXXL
• Care instructions: Machine wash cold and lay flat to dry.
• Materials: Body: 77% nylon, 23% Lycra Xtra Life. Gusset: 86% cotton, 10% spandex, 4% carbon with inner 100% polyester layer.
• Return policy: Free returns within 30 days; can be worn and washed.

Most Popular Period Underwear

Hiphugger Menstrual Underwear

• Thousands of rave reviews online
• Original brand to develop the period underwear industry
• Easily absorbed and held onto fluid in Lab evaluations

• Some testers found them too tight and constrictive

Thinx is probably the most popular brand on this list, and that's for two good reasons: 1) Its marketing campaigns are everywhere and 2) testers love the product. One person thought they would never find period panties that were stylish, comfortable and functional — until they tested out a pair of Thinx. The underwear aced Lab absorbency testing and stayed in great shape out of the washer.

• Absorbency: Moderate (3 tampons' fluid)
• Sizing: XS–XXXXL
• Care instructions: Machine wash cold and lay flat to dry.
• Materials: Body: 84% polyamide, 16% elastane. Gusset: 95% cotton, 5% elastane. Liner: 100% polyester.
• Return policy: Free returns within 30 days on Amazon in new and unused condition.

Best Size-Inclusive Period Underwear

First Line Leakproof Bikini

• Excellent range of sizes
• Absorbed all the fluid in our tests without leaking
• Longer pad for full coverage

• Bulkier fit, according to some testers

With a longer liner and wide waistband, these skivvies stayed in place securely and absorbed fluid quickly in our tests. This style from TomboyX has the most size options — from 3XS to 6XL — out of all the styles tested. While testers did note this option was visible under some clothing items, they especially appreciated its high absorbency when worn at home or overnight. Our pros love that this brand features a variety of gender neutral options too.

• Absorbency: Heavy coverage (8 tsp fluid)
• Sizing: 3XS–6XL
• Care instructions: Machine wash cold in a mesh bag, line dry overnight. Avoid machine drying.
• Materials: 95% cotton, 5% spandex.
• Return policy: Free returns for used first-time underwear orders from TomboyX; future orders can be returned unused and unwashed within 30 days.

Best Thong Period Underwear

Leakproof Thong

• Super discreet liner
• Chic, highly rated appearance
• Four color options

• Very light back-up coverage

Featuring trendy lace detailing and made with silky materials, Saalt's period underwear thongs look and feel just like everyday underwear. The discreet liner absorbed fluids with ease and held onto them to keep you dry. One tester raved that "this thong feels like my favorite lingerie while giving me peace of mind during my period."

• Absorbency: Light coverage (2 light tampons' fluid)
• Sizing: XS–XXL
• Care instructions: After use, rinse the thong in cold water to help avoid staining. Then, hand wash or machine wash on cold, preferably in a wash bag made for delicates.
• Materials: Body: 80% recycled polyester, 20% elastane. Lace: 70% polyamide, 30% elastane. Lining: 100% polyester. Gusset: 92% recycled polyester, 8% Spandex with PUL liner.
• Return policy: No return portal, but the brand has a Period Bliss Guarantee, promising replacements or refunds if you're not satisfied.

Best Period Underwear for Teens and Tweens

Starter Set

• Three underwear options included
• Moderate to full overnight coverage
• Top performing period underwear brand

• Available only in black

Your first period can be exciting but scary too. KT by Knix provides comfy options that can make the new stage easier for tweens. This starter set includes the brand's original leakproof style, a super absorbent option and sleep shorts. For the two underwear styles, you can choose between bikini and boyshort too.

• Absorbency: Moderate to full coverage
• Sizing: XS–XXL
• Care instructions: Machine wash cold with mild detergent, do not bleach, lay flat to dry.
• Materials: Each of the three styles feature slightly different materials; see product page for details.
• Return policy: Your first order has a 30-day return period for one worn product. Future underwear products cannot be returned.

Best Period Underwear for Sleep

Sleep Shorts

• The perfect shorts to wear if you're staying home with cramps
• Cozy soft materials
• Long, ultra absorbent liner for full coverage

• Expensive

They look just like loose shorts from the outside, but this pick from Thinx has super absorbent built-in period underwear for the ultimate loungewear option. Featuring Thinx's signature pad that easily soaked up fluid in our tests, testers especially loved the ultra-soft feel for comfy wearing all night.

• Absorbency: Full coverage (5 tampons' fluid)
• Sizing: XS–3XL
• Care instructions: Machine wash cold and then hang to dry.
• Materials: Outer body: 96% modal, 4% elastane. Inner body: 95% cotton, 5% elastane. Gusset: 100% polyester.
• Return policy: Free returns and exchanges within 60 days of purchase.

Most Comfortable Period Underwear

Mesh Hipster Leakproof Underwear

• Smooth lightweight materials
• Testers loved the unique mesh detailing
• Range of absorbency options

• Shipping fee for all returns

This period underwear brand has styles in absorbencies that range from super light (1/2 tampon) to super heavy (5 tampons). On top of that, the smooth, lightweight fabric is super comfy and fits like second skin, so you'll actually look forward to wearing them. Testers loved the mesh detailing on the sides, saying "I feel sexy when wearing these."

• Absorbency: Heavy coverage (8 tsp fluid)
• Sizing: XS–3XL
• Care instructions: Machine wash in cold water on a delicate cycle then hang to dry.
• Materials: Body: 75% nylon, 25% spandex. Gusset: 100% cotton. Inner Lining: 100% polyester. Innermost lining: 69% cotton, 25% polyester, 6% acrylate.
• Return policy: First time order has a 60-day return period for worn products. Future orders have a 30-day return policy for unused products. All returns have $4.95 return fee.

Best Period Underwear with Reusable Pads

Boxer Brief

• Ultra absorbent core with optional reusable pad
• Uses sustainable materials like Tencel and organic cotton
• Can purchase the reusable pads separately

• Not all testers liked using a removable pad with period underwear

Aisle period underwear works a bit differently than the other picks on this list. The underwear has a removable insert that absorbs your period (along with an absorbent liner) instead of the protection being solely built-in, so it's kind of like wearing a reusable pad with your underwear. Not all of our testers liked the concept, but our Lab tests found that these period panties absorbed fluid quickly and completely.

• Absorbency: Super heavy coverage (8+ tampons' fluid with removable insert, 4 tampons' worth without)
• Sizing: XS–5XL
• Care instructions: Rinse out in cool water, then wash and dry with your regular laundry.
• Materials: Body: Tencel, organic cotton and spandex. Lining: recycled polyester, organic cotton, polyester and TPU laminate.
• Return policy: First time orders can be returned used within 60 days. Future orders can be returned unused and unwashed within the 60-day return window (these products are then donated).

Softest Period Underwear

Real Period Underwear 2-Pack

• Affordable price for two pairs
• One of the few styles that's dryer safe
• Super soft cotton-blend fabric

• Testers preferred the black color to the pattern

These feel just like your favorite cotton undies, making this pair from Aerie a tester favorite. Acing Lab evaluations, this pick absorbed all the fluid and stayed leak free. It also had no shrinkage or run-off when fluid was applied at an angle. One tester said, "They were very comfortable and provided good protection."

• Absorbency: Moderate coverage (2 tampons' fluid)
• Sizing: XXS–XXL
• Care instructions: Pre-rinse by hand in cold water. Machine wash on delicate with cold water in a mesh laundry bag and tumble dry low.
• Materials: 50% cotton, 30% acrylic, 16% polyester and 4% elastane.
• Return policy: Free returns for unworn and unwashed products.

Best Period Underwear for Incontinence

Super Leakproof Dreamshort

• Designed for overnight use
• Can absorb period flow, sweat and urine
• Available in a variety of styles

• Too bulky, according to some testers

These super cute, full-coverage shorts from Knix are meant for comfortable sleeping during your period. These shorts have the best protection against leaks with a built-in pad that's longer than the brand's other styles, designed to absorb period flow, sweat or pee. The brand also says that you can wear them alone as a pajama bottom because of the snug fit and fuller coverage.

• Absorbency: Super heavy coverage (12 tsp fluid)
• Sizing: XS–XXXL
• Care instructions: Machine wash cold. Tumble dry on low.
• Materials: Main body: 70% nylon, 30% spandex. Gusset top layer: 84% Modal, 8% seaweed, 8% spandex. Gusset 2nd layer: 100% polyester. Gusset 3rd layer: 100% polyester. Gusset 4th layer: PU film.
• Return policy: Free returns within 30 days; can be worn and washed.

How GH pros test period underwear

In the Lab, we evaluated absorbency speed, shrinkage and runoff to ensure that each product we recommend will perform. We used cough syrup to mimic the viscosity of menstrual flow just as manufacturers do to test pads and tampons. For absorbency speed, we applied cough syrup to the underwear with a syringe and timed how long it took for it all to completely absorb into the pad. Once completely absorbed, we placed filter paper on top then added a ten-pound weight before reevaluating the filter paper to see how well the period underwear held onto the fluid (i.e. to see if the period underwear will keep you dry!). This test was completed when each pair was brand new and again after one and five washes. Our pros also evaluated shrinkage after one and five washes.

After a pair was washed two times, we evaluated runoff, which refers to how much cough syrup will roll off the underwear when it's tilted to a 45 degree angle. As no one just sits still when on their period, this test determines if the period underwear will be absorbent at different angles too. In addition to all our Lab evaluations, every pair was sent to five testers of different sizes and menstrual flows to receive feedback on leaks, comfort, fit, absorbency and more.

How to find the best period underwear for you

With more and more period underwear styles available today, finding the right pair can be challenging. GH underwear pros found the key features to look for when shopping:

✔️ Absorbency: Period underwear is available in different absorbencies — some styles are meant to be worn without any other period products while others are intended as back-up protection. We recommend having styles with a few different absorbencies to suit different days of your period.

✔️ Styles: Just like regular underwear, period underwear is available in different cuts like high-waisted, bikini, hipster and thongs. Opt for period underwear styles that are similar to the regular underwear you like.

✔️ Use: Period underwear is designed to absorb menstrual flow, so most styles aren't well suited for incontinence (except for a featured style from Knix). Look for styles that suit your needs to have the best period underwear experience. If you're new to period underwear, try an overnight style for nighttime protection — this was a favorite among testers!

Is period underwear safe?

There have been some concerns recently around perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) being found in period underwear. PFAS are a group of manmade chemicals that are found in waterproof and nonstick products. There is evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to negative effects on the immune system and an increased risk of certain cancers. Many brands claim that there are "no measured PFAS" in their products, but this type of testing is relatively recent and companies may not know what to look for as there are thousands of different PFAS chemicals. Therefore, it is unknown whether period underwear has more risk of exposure than any other consumer product that makes skin contact.

"This issue speaks to broader challenges with how toxic chemicals are produced and used in our world today," says Alissa Cordner, Ph.D., co-director of the PFAS Project Lab based at Northeastern University. "It is quite possible that a product manufacturer would be unaware of PFAS in some of their component materials because the global supply chain lacks transparency when it comes to chemicals. But this is still a problem, and product manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure that their products are safe for consumers and for the environment."

Period underwear, specifically, faces another hurdle: There has been long-term bias in scientific testing around products aimed at women and people of color. "So this may be part of why we don't know a lot about exposure to toxics through period products," says Cordner.

Why trust Good Housekeeping?

Emma Seymour is a senior textiles product analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute. She's been at Good Housekeeping for more than three years, overseeing in-Lab and consumer tests for luggage, tampons, pillows, sheets, period underwear and more. With a degree in fiber science and apparel design from Cornell University, she has extensive research experience, particularly focused on athletic wear. As a lifetime sewer with previous product-development experience, she has a strong fashion background with expertise on proper fit and construction. She continues to expand her knowledge with additional coursework on sustainable manufacturing and new textile testing methodologies.

Lexie Sachs is the executive director of the Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in fiber science from Cornell University and more than 15 years of experience in the textiles industry, including merchandising and product development for home products and fashion. Lexie joined Good Housekeeping in 2013 and has extensively tested all fiber-based products using specialized lab equipment and with hundreds of consumer testers.

Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping Institute Senior Product Analyst, Textiles, Paper and Plastics Lab Emma Seymour is a senior textiles product analyst at The Good Housekeeping Institute where she evaluates fiber-based products ranging from bedding to clothing.

Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping Institute Executive Director, Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab With over 15 years of experience in the textiles industry and a degree in fiber science from Cornell University, Lexie Sachs researches, tests and reports on all fabric-based products ranging from sheets, mattresses and towels to bras, fitness apparel and other clothing.

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