Period underwear for sports: Safe, comfortable, and reliable

Exercising during your period can sometimes feel challenging – sometimes energetic, sometimes uncomfortable. The right period underwear makes a crucial difference here: it offers security, freedom of movement, and comfort, no matter which day of your cycle it is.

But how well does period underwear for sports really work? What can you expect – and what not? We answer all the important questions.

Secure grip with every movement

During exercise – whether jogging, yoga, strength training, or dancing – your body is constantly moving. Many fear that period underwear will slip or not be leak-proof.

Good news:

High-quality period underwear remains stable, elastic, and doesn’t slip, even during intense workouts.

Why it holds:

• Close-fitting design for a secure fit

• Flexible but firm waistbands

• Multi-layer absorbent zone that doesn’t shift

• Breathable fabrics that adapt to the body

Even with jumps, quick changes of direction, or deep stretches, everything stays where it belongs.

Leak protection – even during intense movement

A common myth: More blood flows during exercise because the body is moving. In fact, the blood distributes more evenly, and period underwear is specially optimized for this.

You can count on this:

• High absorbency layers lock in liquid quickly

• Membrane prevents leakage

• Material stays dry, even with heavier bleeding

Absorbency depending on bleeding:

• Light to medium: 1–3 tampons

• Medium to heavy: 3–4 tampons

• Very heavy (CrossFit, HIIT, long runs): 5 tampons

Breathability: No sweating, no chafing

You automatically sweat more during sports. Disposable products can then:

• Slipping

• Rub unpleasantly

• Retain moisture

• Feel "plastic-like"

Period underwear on the other hand:

• Transports moisture away from the body

• Dries quickly

• Does not irritate the skin

• Quiet and comfortable

Many female athletes report that period underwear is lighter and more comfortable than pads – especially during longer training sessions.

No foreign body sensation like with tampons

Tampons can during sports:

• Pressing

• Slipping

• Make jumping uncomfortable

• Cause dryness

Period underwear is soft, flexible, close-fitting and without a foreign body sensation, ideal for:

• Yoga & Pilates

• Climbing & Riding

• Strength and endurance sports

The more freedom of movement you need, the more comfortable period underwear becomes during sports.

• Perfect for long training sessions & competitions

Longer sports sessions often require reliable protection – without constant changing.

• Depending on absorbency, a panty lasts 6–12 hours

• Ideal for tournaments, long training sessions, or days without the possibility to change

Which absorbency level is ideal for sports?

• Light: for days with light bleeding – light sports activities like yoga, stretching
• Medium: normal days – gym, running, dancing
• Strong: heavier bleeding – interval training, HIIT, longer runs
• Extra strong: very heavy days – CrossFit, long training sessions, competitions

Conclusion: Period underwear in sports

• Freedom of movement without foreign objects

• Reliable leak protection

• Breathable comfort

• Firm hold with every movement

• Less friction

• More security during intense workouts