One of the biggest fears during menstruation is an unexpected leak. Waking up in the morning to find your sheet with a red stain is never pleasant. And what about that feeling of suspicious dampness between your legs during class at school, a meeting at work, or while shopping in the middle of the town square? To help you avoid these inconveniences, we have 5 tips on how to prevent blood leaks and how to best manage the situation if an accident does occur.
Why do blood leaks occur during menstruation?
Blood leaks during menstruation occur when menstrual blood soaks through a menstrual product onto clothing. There can be many reasons for a leak:
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unexpected arrival of menstruation
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incorrectly placed or inserted menstrual protection product
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incorrect size or absorbency of the product
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heavy menstrual bleeding
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sleeping or movement position
How to prevent blood leaks in time
Start tracking your menstrual cycle
To keep your menstruation at least somewhat under control, start tracking your menstrual cycle. Once you get to know it, you can much more easily predict the arrival of menstruation, as well as the days when your bleeding will be heavier. You can learn everything you need to know about the menstrual cycle in our webinar "Cycle Harmony".
Choose the right size and absorbency of your menstrual product
Make sure you are using the correct size of tampon, pad, or any other menstrual product that matches the intensity of your period. The amount of blood fluid lost can vary throughout your menstrual period. On days when blood flow is heavier, you need to change the product more often, or a pad or tampon with higher absorbency will suit you better. Remember to change menstrual pads and tampons regularly, preferably every 3-6 hours. This not only reduces the risk of blood leaks but also prevents infections.
Sleep in the right position
During sleep, we don't have as much control over our menstruation as we do during the day. An unsuitable position or a shifted pad is enough for an accident to happen. If you suffer from frequent blood leaks during the night, sleeping on your side can reduce the risk of an accident. And our night pads with wings can further contribute to your peaceful, worry-free night.
Prepare backup intimate supplies
It's always good to have pads or tampons on hand, even if you don't expect your period yet. Just in case, carry them in your bag or store them in your desk so you are prepared not only for your own needs but perhaps also for someone else who might find themselves in an emergency.
Dress in dark clothes
During menstruation, it is practical to wear darker clothing, which can help alleviate concerns about visible stains. In addition, you can carry spare underwear or trousers in your bag.
When an accident happens
During menstruation, a leak simply happens sometimes. It's not pleasant, but every girl or woman will encounter it at some point in her life, and there's no reason to be ashamed of it.
If you find yourself in such a situation in public, keep a cool head. If you have the option, change your clothes, try to clean the stain from your panties or skirt with water, or tie a sweater around your waist. If you don't have any menstrual products with you, try asking a friend or colleague. Most women have gone through a similar situation, and someone will surely help you willingly. In an extreme emergency, you can temporarily use toilet paper as backup protection until you can get a pad or tampon.
"Up to 64% of women suddenly got their period during work hours without access to necessary hygiene products."
A Femvie study found that stress from blood leaks during menstruation or urgently searching for a tampon are common situations for many girls and women at school or in the workplace. Up to 64% of women suddenly got their period during work hours without access to necessary hygiene products.
Freely available menstrual products in the workplace or at school can prevent these situations and provide women with a sense of security and assurance that even in unexpected circumstances, they will have the necessary support. This simple step also contributes to an empathetic environment where women can fully concentrate on their work or studies without unnecessary worries about menstrual problems.
You can download the results of the Femvie study, including specific suggestions for improving working conditions during menstruation, in the PDF document Menstruation and menstrual hygiene at the workplace HERE.
Femvie products that can help you
We have selected products related to this topic that can support your health:
- 🌿 BIO pads — certified organic pads without chemicals
- 🌿 BIO tampons — organic tampons made from certified organic cotton
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- 📦 Worry-free subscription — your organic menstrual needs automatically every month
- 🎁 Trial pack — try Femvie organic menstrual needs
Frequently asked questions
What are organic menstrual products?
Organic menstrual products are made from certified organic cotton without pesticides, plastics, or bleaching chemicals. GOTS certification guarantees ecological processing from the field to the product.
Are organic tampons safer than conventional ones?
Yes. Conventional tampons can contain trace amounts of pesticides and synthetic fibers. Femvie organic tampons are certified, hypoallergenic, and gentler on intimate areas.
How does the Femvie subscription work?
With the Worry-Free subscription, you set the delivery frequency, and your favorite organic products arrive automatically. You save time and never run out of menstrual products.
