7 Period Underwear Brands to Try During Your Next Menstrual Cycle

Each pair of Rael Reusable Period Underwear ($40 for 4 pairs) is designed to absorb three times as much blood as a tampon. Made out of a stretchy and breathable cotton fabric and available in four sizes, the underwear is said to stay securely in place without causing wedgies or riding up. Many reviewers note that they wear these underwear with a tampon to prevent leakage on heavier days and solo on lighter days or when they are spotting.

Looking for some style and color variation? Turn to Ruby Love. The brand offers underwear in a wide range of colors, prints, and cuts and in a size range starting at XS/SM to 3XL. We're partial to this pair of Ruby Love Bikini Period Underwear in Seafoam ($20). How you wear Ruby Love underwear depends on your flow, but the brand claims the underwear can hold that of two and a half tampons. Another reason to check out the brand? Ruby Love offers period-proof swimwear, activewear, and sleepwear.

Thinx offers period underwear in a size range from XXS to 3XL and in lightest, light, moderate, heavy, and super absorbencies. The super absorbency underwear can hold up to five regular tampons' worth of blood, while the lightest absorbency underwear holds up to one tampon's worth of blood. Thinx also offers underwear in many different styles, such as thongs, briefs, cheeky cuts, and boy shorts, so you can pick the most comfortable option for you. However, it's worth knowing that the Thinx Hiphugger ($34) is the brand's best-selling style. The link below will take you to the moderate absorbency version.

Cora Period Underwear ($30) can be worn as a backup option to your traditional pad or tampon or on its own. While Cora claims each pair's absorbency is the equivalent of three tampons, the brand also mentions that absorbency can be impacted by position and activity. Basically, you might have to experiment a little to figure out how the underwear works for you and your flow. If that makes you nervous, give one pair a go at night while you're sleeping.

One of the most popular period underwear options on Amazon, Bambody Absorbent Period Panties ($45 for three pairs) have garnered over 5,000 five-star ratings. Many reviewers claim this particular design is soft, very comfortable, and has an impressive absorbency. (The brand specifically claims the underwear's absorbency is the equivalent of two tampons.) Bambody also offers a less absorbent leakproof underwear option meant to be worn with another menstrual product, like a tampon or menstrual cup.

Modibodi is another period underwear brand with a wide selection of sizes, styles, colors, and prints. The brand offers underwear in six different absorbency levels. The lightest absorbency option is "moisture-wicking," meaning it is only meant to absorb sweat. The heaviest absorbency is dubbed "maxi-24hrs" and is said to equal out to approximately 10 tampons. The Modibodi Sensual Hi-Waist Bikini Heavy Overnight Absorbency ($31) is one of the most popular options on the site.

Knix has some of the prettiest lace period underwear. Just check out the Knixy Lace Leakproof Boyshorts ($23). Overall, the brand offers underwear in four different absorbency levels — light, medium, high, and super — as well as in different styles. Another one of the brand's popular pairs is the Dream Shorts, high-absorbency bottoms with an extended gusset made specifically for sleep.