All about the sizes of women's pads

During menstruation, a woman experiences far from the most pleasant sensations, ranging from soreness in the lower abdomen and ending with the need to wear and change a sanitary napkin during the day. By the way, the discomfort from wearing it can be reduced if you choose the right size for this intimate hygiene product.

When we talk about the dimensional parameters of feminine hygiene bags, we mean not only their length and width, but also their thickness. These indicators directly depend on two factors:

• profusion of secretions;
• underwear size.

So, it is necessary to remember that all feminine hygiene bags differ in the degree of protection, have different lengths, widths, and thicknesses. The latter is indicated on the product packaging in the form of droplets. It remains to find out what they mean.

• 1 or 2 drops Are panty liners. They have the smallest size (150x60 mm) and minimum thickness. Used as a daily hygiene product to protect underwear from discharge. Can be used on the last day of your period.

• 3 drops (Light). Designed for light bleeding.

• 4 drops (Regular / Normal). Most common category. They are used by women whose menstruation is moderate. The dimensions of this type of sanitary napkin are usually 105x280 mm. Such a pad can be worn for 4 hours without replacement.

• 5 drops (Super). Designed for heavy periods.Provide more reliable protection against leaks. However, such pads do not necessarily have a large thickness - some manufacturers produce ultra-thin products, which, thanks to modern absorbent materials, absorb secretions quickly and completely, carefully retaining moisture inside.

• 6 or 7 drops (Night). The so-called night pads. Their backs are lengthened to prevent leakage while in the supine position. This variety is also characterized by maximum absorbency.

Feminine hygiene bags are being improved every year. Each addition made makes the gasket even more convenient and reliable.

• "Wings". Designed to secure hygiene products on the sides of the panties. Protects underwear from possible leaks and contamination.
• Special anatomical shape. The first pads in mass production were rectangular, which, of course, was not very comfortable and caused discomfort to wear. Now manufacturers are trying to "fit" the shape of the sanitary bag to the shape of the female body, in order to make it more invisible under clothing.
• Velcro... It is absolutely necessary for fixing the pad to the gusset of the panties. If it were not there, the gasket would constantly slide out.
• Bumpers... If you look closely at the gasket, you will notice that there are small protrusions along the edges - they are designed to prevent liquid from leaking when the gasket is absorbed by it.
• Individual packing... Most of the manufacturers for hygienic purposes began to seal each individual pad in an individual cellophane bag.

How do you choose the right size gasket? There are several ways to do this.

1. As a rule, a woman knows what the degree of profusion of her periods is. On average, each menstruation proceeds according to the following scenario: the first two days (and nights) are the most intense discharge, then they gradually decline. Therefore, it is possible to recommend at the very beginning to use pads with the required degree of absorption (here every woman already looks according to her own feelings - 3 drops will be enough for someone, and someone will need enhanced “five-drop” protection) and, of course, not to neglect the additional “ help "at night. And for the last day or two, apply daily or Light options.
2. The second method will help if you purchase products of a certain brand - Always. The company came up with and published a special table showing the size of the underwear and the degree of menstrual flow. At the junction of these two data, you can see the recommended products.