FAQ Panties

Femi.Eko® period underwear holds up to 5-6 regular tampons’ worth of fluid (45 mL). It is super absorbent thanks to the full rear protection, making it a great solution for heavy flows and night use.

If you have any concerns about your flow or you’ve never used this kind of protection until now, wear your Femi.Eko® panties while at home for a day of your cycle. You will be able to test with no stress how the panties adjust to the natural flow and how often you must change.

The Femi.Eko® period underwear is made from 4 layers of fabric especially developed to block leaks and give you extra comfort and the freedom to enjoy normal activities stress-free.

Period underwear is made to be very absorbent, thanks to the innovative layers of fabric. Our period underwear has a waterproof backing for extra protection. Of course, just like disposable pads, you need to change them out before they are totally saturated with liquid. After wearing period underwear for just a short while, you’ll know when to change them when it’s time. Extra Tip! If you are out and about and can’t change when you planned to, you can soak the extra liquid with a piece of toilet paper, having so the security that the period underwear doesn’t get too saturated.

Full protection means that the underwear holds up to 5-6 tampons of fluid worth, meaning about 45 ml of blood, which you can find in our heavy collection. Our period underwear, compared with other brands available on the market, are super protective due to the extended back layers, making it perfect for full protection even on a heavy flow, postpartum flows or just when you want to be always stress free and do whatever activity you enjoy.

You may want to check our size chart. Our measures are made to be a comfortable fit, so please choose the right measure for you. Otherwise, you can benefit from our SATISFACTION GUARANTEE programme.

It’s all about your flow and knowing which absorbency level suits you best and when. Period underwear can be a total replacement for disposable menstrual products (sanitary pads or tampons) but can also work with these. Even better, for you and the planet, you can use period underwear with a Femi.Eko® menstrual cup or pad.

Not only that it is comfortable but having a very breathable fabric in contact with your most intimate parts, will eliminate itches or dryness. The underwear stays dry for hours, while absorbing the blood super-fast.

The breathability within the fabric protects against creating bacteria and therefore you may experience less smell and irritations. Some users say the breathability eliminates that feeling of getting flustered and having a bulky panty, which they normally get with classical pads.

Also, eliminating the plastic you usually get in normal pads helps to keep the temperature of the body down, which adds up to more comfort and much more confidence that no bad smells are going to ruin your day.

There is no study done on this matter yet, but many women who have worn period underwear believe using it can shorten your period. Unlike tampons that absorb menstrual blood and can block the natural flow, the period underwear allows blood to flow down as it should, to its normal speed. This could be the reason why some women find their periods are shorter while wearing period underwear. That or the panties are so comfy you just stop counting down how much time you still have bleeding and just enjoy your body and its miracles.

Yes, our period underwear HEAVY collection can be extremely absorbent, keeping up to 6 tampons worth of liquid, the equivalent of 45 ml blood. Our period underwear is developed to protect you in all the important parts (even in the back of the underwear!) so that you feel safe during the day or at night.

We have different type of absorption models of period underwear and you can opt for Heavy Collection designs for heavy period flow and post-partum, Moderate collection for moderate flow, pregnancy, secretions and incontinence, and for light flow, you can use our Light Collection, which can also be ideal in combination with a menstrual cup, or for day to day protection.

No, Femi.Eko® period underwear tends to stay fresher than other intimate products. That’s because the fabric breathes, while keeping most of the liquid in the interior layers. This helps stop the growth of bacteria that normally produces nasty smells.

If you notice any weird smells, you may need to check the issue with your doctor and eliminate any undetected infections.

Please don’t add softeners or perfume while washing your period underwear, this can destroy the protective layers and cause disbalance to your flora.

Women bleed about 10 years of their lifetime. Yes, that’s a lot!

Switching to period underwear and sustainable intimate products, such as menstrual cups or reusable pads you can save up to 4.000 euro or more (depending on where you live and how much you pay for menstrual products).

Don’t believe it? Just do the math:

35 years x 12 periods x 5 days average = 2100 days of period/ 5 years and 8 months of continuous period days – Crazy right?

4 period underwear/ day x 2100 days= 8400 period underwear

0.6 EUR/ pad x 8400 period underwear = 5040 EUR / IN A LIFETIME

FEMI.EKO® ’S PERIOD UNDERWEAR

In 35 YEARS, you should change the period underwear for about 7 times.

Let’s say you buy 6 period underwear sets during this time.

7 x 6 = 42 period underwear in a lifetime

25 EUR x 42 period underwear = 1050 EUR/ IN A LIFETIME

It depends on the flow you have or if you also use a menstrual cup or alternate your days with using another type of period underwear. Normally, women have between 5 to 10 pairs of period underwear. A simple way to answer is calculate how many disposable period pads you used in your period days and divide it by 3. You may need to wash the pairs and get them ready to wear right away, but you will know perfectly well what detergents you used and that nothing that could harm you has been put in the fabrics your intimate parts will meet. 😊 If you can wash the period underwear about every second day, you can cut down on the number of pairs you’ll need.

For a normal period flow, you may need to change the period underwear about 2 times a day, but if you have heavy flows, then you can change 3 times a day. Normally, you should not keep the underwear for more than 10 hours, as it is not hygienically safe.

They sure can. Sustainable education should start early, and we endorse teenagers to be early on eco-friendly by choosing products that will change their life for the better, while also protecting the Planet. Starting early with period underwear can help young girls and teenagers feel in control of their cycles, while not spending a fortune on products that will end up in landfills. Plus, they will feel safer, getting less stress about changing pads or being judged in different situations of their life, and they can escape that preconception of being ashamed to be on a period.

Period underwear is a perfect product to use for light incontinence. People with this issue need daily protection. While disposable pads can increase the risk of getting yeast and bacterial infections or can create irritation and chafing, Femi.Eko® period underwear can be heaven-sent for people who need to wear protection every day and that’s due to their comfort and breathability.

For postpartum, many of the women choose it as being a natural choice that promotes comfort and healing after birth, as it is more skin friendly for the intimate area, plus the extra back protection is giving extra security and confidence to enjoy the best moments of their life without the struggle of being on period again.

Periods will change forever. You have our promise on that!

While on period, you may want to have an extra period underwear with you and a small plastic bag to store used underwear. For an eco-friendlier solution, instead of a plastic bag, you can choose our wet-bag solution for period underwear. This can be used as storage for the period underwear and can be the perfect companion for when Aunt Flo pops by surprise. If you don’t have how to change your underwear in a public toilet, we recommend having with you a reusable pad as an extra protection.

The period underwear’s life may vary greatly according to how they are cared for and how often they are used, or if they are used together with other products, or singularly. Generally, they will last for 2 to 5 years, but we recommend changing it after 2 years, as the protective layer can get tainted while used and washed.

Blood stains fabric easily, so you should always remember to use cold water first when washing a reusable pad or period underwear.

Soak the period underwear before washing in cold water, or you can leave the cold water to flow on the blood stain, while rubbing it with your hands (particularly if there’s any dried blood on the period underwear). After this, just wash it normally, in the washing machine or by hand, but not to more than 40 degrees.

If you choose to handwash the period underwear, you’ll probably want to pre-soak the underwear to make washing easier, then rub it with warm water and underwear detergent or normal detergent, then just rinse in cold water, until water runs clear.

We recommend you avoid fabric softeners because they can make fabrics less absorbent. It’s not recommended to bleach period underwear either, because it can break down the material and interfere with absorbency, but also can be transferred to your skin safety and vaginal flora.

You can air dry period underwear in the machine, but you shouldn’t use high heat or full power tumble. Just like with any item that’s air dried, the period underwear might feel slightly stiff at first, after it had been air dried.

Sunlight can kill any lingering bacteria and help stains fade, but it can also act as bleach and make the colours fade.  The waterproof backing materials can be damaged if left for extended periods in sun exposure or high heat.

After washing, always stretch the underwear and its gusset so it gets its original shape.

Do not iron! Do not use perfume or any harmful chemicals!

For longer usage, wash the period underwear in a washing bag.

Even though Femi.Eko® period underwear is of good quality and has full protection, we can’t offer a NO leakage guarantee.

It all depends on the abundance of your flow or if you have blood clogs, which mostly can be the ones creating risks. If you have an abundant day, we recommend you use an extra menstrual cup, which for sure will get you the security you need. The best way to test the capacity of absorption is to wear the underwear for the first time while at home.

Yes, it is a great way to enjoy sports and any other activities you normally have.  However, before using them during your exercises, it is better to familiarise yourself with the capacity of absorption, so the best way to test them is to wear them for the first time at home. For extra security you can try our menstrual cup. This combo works wonders.

Yes, you can, and it will be much more comfortable and safer to do so. Besides, it will be healthier, as women have been advised not to use tampons during the night but leaving their periods to flow naturally. Knowing the real potential of period underwear, it will change your experience with menstruation. You will be able to finally embrace what makes you a woman and love your body wholly!