Period-proof undies? THINX | Product Review

I was introduced to Thinx by Arden Rose in her video alllllll about periods. I was instantly dying to try these as I know how bad pads and tampons can be for the environment and I'm all about finding more eco-friendly ways to deal with my period. They arrived in the mail today and guess what? it's that time of the month ladies sooooo I'm gonna test them out and review them in this post (Can't believe I'm saying this but I'm actually excited I'm on my period).

Firstly..what are they?

Thinx are underwear specifically designed to be worn when you're on your period. They have a special lining in the crotch that is extremely absorbent, but not padded or diaper-like in any way. They're also moisture-wicking, anti-microbial, and leak resistant, so you can wear them on their own.

How freaking cute is this packaging!!!

I bought 4 pairs - the hiphugger, sport, cheeky and thong - all in XS. Each pair is different in terms of absorbency, which is measured in terms of tampons worth.

Hiphugger

Heavy days - holds up to 2 tampons worth

This one is great for heavier days - I didn't feel wet at all and I felt oh so in control of my period. Love!

Sport

Medium days - holds up to 1 1/2 tampons worth

Cheeky

Light days - holds up to 1 tampons worth

You would not know that these are period undies at all - which goes for all of them, but I would say this is my fav style out of the four I got. 

Thong

Lightest days - holds up to 1/2 tampons worth

I tend to spot on the last day of my period which means that I often feel like I'm wasting the pads and/or liners I use. I love this pair because it allows me too wear things I normally couldn't wear when I'm on my period. Would also be super useful to wear with a tampon or Diva cup if you need to wear a thong and your flow is a bit heavier. 

In terms of price, they range from $24 to $32USD per pair and they're totally reusable (all you have to do is rinse after wear, pop in the machine, and reuse). So yes, whilst they aren't the cheapest undies, that makes them a cost-efficient no-brainer in my books and I would 100% recommend.

The company is pretty rad and is doing some awesome things for women - so that's major bonus points from me!

For every pair of Thinx purchased, seven washable and reusable pads are sent to a woman in Africa so she can be better-equipped to manage her period and pursue her life goals. Not only that, but Thinx are made by women in a family-run factory in Sri Lanka that prides itself on helping its employees achieve educational and economic success.

Where can you get yours?

Using this link you can get $10 off your Thinx order. 

If you try a pair let me know what you think! Also let me know if you have an other eco-friendly alternatives :)