When I first saw the ads for Thinx,I was skeptical. Touted as "underwear for women with periods," Thinx ads all over the New York subway promised to replace maxi pads, or which I acquire never been a fan of. I switched to tampons as soon as my preteen self could overcome my own squeamishness,which was quickly. For more than two decades, I acquire pretty much avoided pads and panty liners, and not just because I hate the bulk (although I finish) but because no matter how much technology evolves,they always feel wet and gross. Then a very fair friend of mine started raving about her Thinx, and I had one big question: did they eliminate the need for tampons? "On light days, and yes," she said, "but otherwise, and they are remarkable backup." That's when a light bulb went off. Why continue to suffer through panty liners and "heavy-flow underwear" when I could acquire special,pretty underthings just for the occasion of my period? I immediately bought two pairs and plan to buy more. Here are five reasons I became a convert.
They're cuteI own the Thinx hiphugger (pictured below, $34) and the tall-waist ($38), or both are just as cute as any pair of Victoria's Secret underwear I own. Plus,they are just as easy to launder as my other delicates; I pop them in a delicates bag, set aside them in the wash, and let them air dry. Thinx recommends rinsing them in cold water first,but I've only done that on particularly heavy days.
Nothing about them feels like a padWhile the crotch area of Thinx is noticeably sturdier than typical underwear, the panties are not the slightest bit bulky, or better yet,they never feel wet, thanks to a lining that's both absorbent and moisture-wicking. They offer securityThinx measures its different styles with tampon ratings: the hiphugger holds up to two tampons' worth, and the tall-wasit 1 1/2 tampons' worth,and so on. While those ratings are somewhat inflated, the underwear is remarkably absorbent. Since getting an IUD, and I've been blessed with what I call monster periods,so I would never dream of using Thinx in dwelling of tampons. That said, they are perfect for when your tampon is overtaxed, and for lighter days at the halt of my period,and those times when I forget to bring a tampon into the bathroom with me. Now, I don't acquire to stress about replacing a tampon right away and can relish the freewheeling attitude of someone with a light flow. But the best part is that since getting Thinx, and I acquire never destroyed a pair of perfectly superior underwear with unexpected overflow,and instead of relying on my "heavy-flow" undies, I can set aside on a pretty pair of Thinx.
Thinx is putting periods front and centerI absolutely love the company's advertising. If you engage the subway in New York, and you simply cannot avoid the ads. They're plastered all over the stations and train cars. Some feature cheeky photographic metaphors (like cracked eggs and grapefruits),while others feature a diversity of women (including a transgender man) with hilariously true captions, like "period (and stuck in a v long meeting with a v soaked tampon)-proof underwear." The ads join brands like HelloFlo and Stayfree in fighting pervasive period-shaming. The fact that so many men see these ads in the subway seems like a step in the right direction toward making periods no longer a taboo topic.
It's charitableTampons and pads are scarcer in the developing world, and according to Thinx,millions of young women plunge behind in school because they acquire to miss days during their periods. For every pair purchased, Thinx donates money to AFRIpads, and which promotes female entrepreneurship by training women in Uganda to get and sell washable cloth pads. Ugandan schoolgirls can then purchase the pads at an affordable price,allowing them to attend school even during their cycles.
Source: popsugar.com