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Say Goodbye to the Fear of a Visible Tampon String: Period Proof Bathers Are Here
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Having your period when you want to go swimming has always been the absolute worst.
The anxiety of leakage, of feeling bloated and not feeling sexy and of having to change your tampon a million times is just not the effortless beach babe energy we’re looking for.
If only period-proof swimwear existe—oh wait! It does.
First, period proof underwear came into our lives, taking away period product stress, discomfort and excess waste. And now, some of the leading period-proof brands have evolved into swimwear.
Keep scrolling for our five favourite period-proof swimmers, from sustainable brands you can shop in Australia.
Modibodi
Swimwear Recycled Wrap One Piece Light-Moderate
This Recycled Wrap One Piece Light-Moderate ($110) is a fun, summery pattern, with a flattering wrap-around design.
With the ability to hold 2 tampons-worth of flow, they feel like regular swimwear with added confidence. Plus, they’re made with recycled materials.
Ruby Love
Period Swimwear One Shoulder
This Period Swimwear One Shoulder ($145) is simple but refined. If you’re a babe that loves a simple suit, this one is perfect for you.
With a built-in absorbent liner and the ability to hold up to three tampons’-worth of protection, this swimsuit can be worn with or without additional protection.
It’s made with organic cotton liner, which means no odours, no plastics and easy to wash, too.
Modibodi
Recycled Swimwear Brazilian Brief
This Recycled Swimwear Brazilian Brief ($42.50) with it’s matching Reversible Recycled Swimwear Crop Top ($55) from Modibodi, allows for a colour mismatch to suit your style. Coming in green, black, orange and leopard; you can mix and match to create your perfect set.
The briefs have a built-in fast-drying lining to absorb periods, bladder leaks, discharge and sweat.
Even better, they’re made from a planet-friendly recycled fabric in a choice of four fab colours which is chlorine-resistant and UV50+ rated.
Slix Australia
Slix Sabertooth Curve One Piece Swim Suit
This Slix Sabertooth Curve One Piece Swim Suit ($90) is for all you babes that swim for fitness.
Holding up to three tampons’ worth of protection, this Slix suit has built-in absorbent liner and leak-proof technology, so you can swim, paddle-board and surf… or all of the above! Slix’s period swimwear is designed specifically for water activity. No swelling in the water!
Love Luna
Love Luna Adult Period Swim One Piece
This Love Luna Adult Period Swim One Piece ($60) is simple and flattering. If you tend to bloat on your period, these will make you feel as snatched as poss.
With a four-way stretch water repellent fabric for a smooth fit over the body, medium bum coverage and a built in shelf bra with removable pads and adjustable straps; it’s the perfect protection without compromising on a sexy beach look.
This swimsuit is designed for medium flow coverage and can absorb 10-15ml (two to three regular tampons). If you’re on the first day of your period and your flow is that bit extra heavy, you could pair them with a menstrual cup for back up.