The best period pants that won’t hinder your style, tried and tested

KANIKA SINGH RATHORE,

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Once a niche item, period pants are now mainstream. Like a revolution, they have joined the growing list of reusable menstrual care options sanitary pads And menstrual cupaccording to Women’s Environment NetworkOne pair of period pants can replace 100 or more disposable pads or tampons.

While absorbency capacity varies between brands, a pair of period pants can hold the equivalent of about two to five tampons’ worth of blood. With multiple absorbent layers, moisture-wicking materials and reliable leak-proofing, the best period pants give you peace of mind. But finding the right pair can be difficult, which is where I come from.

I’ve spent months testing multiple options to find the best period pants — both on and off my flow, on light and heavy days, and even overnight. For me, the Vuka recap (£15.99, Wuka.co.uk) were extraordinary. They’re seamless under clothes, come in a range of absorbency, and they look great too. But I’ve found cheaper alternatives, pairs you can wear for swimming, options for when you’re in heavy flow, and more. Keep reading for the designs that made the final cut.

how i tested

I added these pants to my underwear rotation for several months
I added these pants to my underwear rotation for several months ,Amy Sedghi/The Independent,

I tested a huge range of period pants to find the best of the best. I wore each pair for months, and evaluated how well they performed while on and off my flow. I chose a variety of designs and absorbency levels, and evaluated them for comfort (nobody wants uncomfortable pants), style, cost, effectiveness, aftercare, and durability. You can read a full, detailed description of my testing criteria at the end of the review.

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Why can you trust IndyBest reviews?

amy sedghi Specializes in writing about health, beauty and sustainability. Also testing best menstrual cup For IndieBest, Amy takes a deep dive into period pants Thinks, love luna, beautiful polly, And Knife. So, when it comes to period pants, she knows what she’s talking about. Each pair has been worn by Amy, and only the ones she actually recommends are included on this list.

The best period pants for 2025 are:

  • overall best – Vuka Performance Seamless Midi Brief Medium Flow: £15.99, Wuka.co.uk
  • best budget buy – Love Luna Black Period Bikini Shorts: £9, argos.co.uk
  • Best for heavy flow days – Fluxys High Waist Heavy Flow: £24, fluxundies.com
  • Best for overnight use – Modibody Sensual High-Waist Bikini: £12.59, modibodi.co.uk
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