Hanes Women's Comfort, Period. Underwear, Moderate Leaks, Bikini, Boyshort Or Brief, 3-pack

First off this is from a mother’s POV so keepthat in mind that has a teenage girl.My daughter is tall, lean and small bone framed- and naturally awkward- so with her 5’6” almost 5’7” which is taller than me- it can be quite hard to figure out what works. Also I brought this one on desperation- we ordered it while at a convention because we did not have pads. It was over night delivery so we had it ready to go.Then we have sensory issues- things need to be soft, flowy, easy to clean. This I feel is human nature at this point- anything that touches our skins has to feel comfortable (but being comfortable is in the eye of the beholder).This product is in fact underwear. The sewn in- that is right- sewn in pad is the thickest part of the underwear but my daughter says it still feels like underwear- no extra bunching or embarrassing crunching sound when moving around.I have assured her that the outside world does not “hear her pad” but she swears they do. Confirmed with my parent- I said the same thing at her age. So maybe it is a thing.She can wear it all day- even doing her sports, waiting in lines and games with no leaks. She also sometimes has incontinence accidents as well- she thought it was just her period and well… it wasn’t. Again- she is a young woman figuring out her body and knowing different feelings and sensations. Completely normal but embarrassing.She would have accidents on a regular basis around her period since it was hard to figure out what was happening. Luckily she felt very comfortable with the school nurse and she was able to keep a spare of her clothes in her office.Now a few years have passed and my daughter was wearing pads for about half the month because she didn’t know when it would begin- again it is normal. She also didn’t want her dad to see blood or pee on her panties when he did laundry.My husband didn’t care- he knew she was having trouble and it’s normal and joked with saying I rather see monthly blood than a positive pregnancy test. *yeah he is that type of dad.My daughter can also wear them even when she is not on her period since they are just that comfortable and gives her a sense of security.Cost effective- we can buy these panties, wash them (more on that in a bit) and re use them.Eco friendly- since there are no pads, no paper waste. Since she does not feel comfortable wearing menstrual cups- this is a great alternative.Travel friendly- just place the dirty panties with the other dirty clothes and it’s fine. No smell, leakage (if wearing the right absorbent coverage) and it just looks like regular panties so for TSA searches- it isn’t embarrassing for a shy woman to have it in her carry on bag (as you know- always carry at least one outfit- underwear and socks included- in case there is delay or lost checked luggage).Discrete- she wear them and if her period begins- then it’s not a problem, she can just carry on with her day.Washing- beyond easy- first wash (except this order because we needed these panties and could not find her previous period panties) just panties by themselves- regular wash is just fine. We did do sanitize wash all of her period panties once a month when she is finished so she has fresh ones for next month but that is just our personal practice and no medical backing. Just something I figured it would be a nice tradition to do. Drying is easy- toss in the dryer and no big deal.She likes these because she can wear them at night and no issues.We have also realized that they make period panties with different padding for different flows. This is awesome since flows can vary- so can switch out and wear the ones that fit her best needs. She personally likes the heavier flow ones on her actual period and wears the light ones on non period days or testing days (she gets nervous and is afraid to have an accident- so if she does pee- it’s not noticeable and she can continue with her test/s).Overall I would recommend for any woman that has menstrual cycles and/ Urinary incontinence- these types of panties are perfect.Also it is true to size based off the size guide.Update: my grandmother is now using these panties post op because of her Urinary incontinence after her catheter was taken out. She also likes them and said they very comfortable. She also said it was true to size.

This product arrived as described. Panties are 100% cotton. Effective light absorption in the lining. Not for heavy leakage. They have saved me from embarrassment due to light bladder leakage on many occasions. This underwear is comfortable yet effective, and even thin enough to carry a spare in my purse. A soiled pair can be easily roll up, placed into a sealed plastic bag and cleanly, odor freely, and discreetly take home to be wash and used again and again. I would definitely recommend these for women with light bladder leakage, and/or for younger and/or more mature women to use on light menstrual cycle days, or as a back up for those heavier leakage days. I’m thankful for the confidence and freedom they afford me so I can continue living and enjoying a more active life.

TL;DR version: The ones I received seem to offer only light protection and aren't too thick or unsightly, but you feel the seam across the rear where the panel ends in the back. Good for only minor bladder leaks. Good as a backup to your usual period care product or maybe alone for light slow flow. The outer layer is not waterproof if there is more than a little liquid. They fit well and are otherwise very comfortable. They are much less expensive than many other brands, but I don't know how they otherwise compare to them.Long review because these are the only ones of this kind of product I've ever tried, so no other experience. The boyshorts style aren't made like shorts in the legs but do offer more coverage and sit slightly below the navel. Sized like the regular Hanes panty sizes. I'm not returning them but I doubt I'll bother wearing them for the reasons below.These have a little stretch to them and would be very comfortable, except for the seam across the rear where the absorbent panel ends in back. It's not exactly uncomfortable but I am aware it's there, as several other reviews have mentioned. I wish the panel was a couple of inches shorter in back because I don't need protection there, but others might especially at night. In front the panel is only a little higher than regular panties. These aren't overly thick and don't feel or look like a diaper. Not sure yet if the back panel edge would show through some pants because of where it ends.Now to their absorbency. I don't need much absorbency but have only an occasional very minor bladder leak, mostly only a few drops sometimes just before I reach the bathroom or if I sneeze with a full bladder, leaving damp panties which I don't like. These would work fine for that or maybe a little more, but not much more. They would probably work for light period days and would be a good backup with your usual period product, especially at night as the panel comes up higher in the back. I wouldn't trust them alone for gushes or even moderate flow, but I am past all that so I can't test that.I did a little unscientific test before I washed these. On one pair I spread 1 measuring tablespoon of warm water, which doesn't sound like much but actually seemed like a large amount when I was pouring it. I poured it across several inches of the main part of the crotch. It absorbed the water fine, but the top layer felt wet and so did the outside layer although it didn't actually drip. It felt wet enough that I think it could transfer to clothing. This was the black pair so it was hard to see how much water leaked through. On the tan pair I used 2 measuring teaspoons of water and it did better, but it leaked through at both sides of the crotch. On the gray pair I used 1 teaspoon which did fine. The top layer hardly felt damp and the outside layer stayed dry, but one teaspoon isn't a lot. Therefore I think it may be a stretch to call these moderate protection, but results with period flow might be different from plain water. For bladder issues these would seem to only work for very minor leaks, better than the paper-thin panty liners and about like the slightly thicker panty liners, but less protection than a regular size period pad because the bottom layer isn't waterproof like a pad. Definitely better than a regular panty by itself, though.They came through a machine wash and dry on low temperature just fine. The ones I received seem to be sewn well. Also, good for Hanes for including the instruction to rinse them in cold water until the water runs clear immediately after use and before washing them. Maybe that's in the mice type of other brands? I wouldn't want that much blood from any source or more than a few drops of urine in with my other clothes unless it had been rinsed out first.I deducted one star because of the way the seam across the rear feels and because the outside layer of the absorbent panel doesn't seem waterproof enough. I wish that seam was lower in the back but it may be an advantage for others. I don't know how other brands compare. A choice of lighter colors would be nice. These are much less expensive than most other brands so they are a good value if they offer enough protection for your needs.

Uncomfortable. Bulky