The Benefits of BLOOM Period Underwear

After menstrual cups, menstrual panties are the most effective, hygienic, and environmentally-friendly period protection.

Bloom panties by Intimina are made from ultra-soft organic cotton and feature ®RUCO-BAC HSA CONC antibacterial technology with an OEKO-TEX® certification. Available in various sizes, they offer numerous advantages.

Discover them in this article.

Healthy and Biocompatible

Bloom menstrual panties are made from gynecologists-approved organic cotton that is hypoallergenic. The material features ®RUCO-BAC HSA CONC antibacterial technology that effectively absorbs vulvar sweat and vaginal discharge, allowing the skin to breathe and minimizing the growth of bacteria and common vaginal infections.

Bloom menstrual panties are made without harmful chemicals, making them a safer (and toxin-free) alternative to pads and tampons. Certain materials used in the manufacturing of some tampons and pads (such as bleaches, resins, perfumes, or binding agents) can be toxic or harmful to our bodies, causing allergies, infections, and more.

Eco-Friendly and Sustainable

The cotton used in Intimina’s Bloom menstrual panties is 100% organic and OEKO-TEX® certified. This certification is awarded by an independent international association operating in 85 countries, which conducts quality checks on production processes to ensure environmentally friendly practices and verify that the cotton is 100% organic—grown without GMOs, pesticides, or other chemicals.

This is a significant advantage over many tampon and pad brands whose manufacturing has a high environmental cost, using materials like paper (deforestation), non-organic cotton (chemical pesticides and fertilizers), and toxic substances like dioxins (harmful to small animals).

One of the main reasons women switch from pads and tampons is environmental concerns. Over a lifetime, women can generate approximately 500 lbs of waste that ends up in landfills or nature, acting as a pollutant for decades (some sources estimate between 300 and 500 years, depending on the material used).

Bloom menstrual panties are reusable with a long lifespan, and when disposed of, their environmental impact is minimal since they are made of cotton.

Cost-Effective and Comfortable

Bloom menstrual panties can absorb up to 20 ml of menstrual flow per use, equivalent to the capacity of the Lily Cup One and Lily Cup Compact, and second only to the Ziggy Cup (the market’s largest capacity menstrual cup at 76 ml).

This means they can hold the equivalent of four tampons or 2–4 regular pads. This translates into significant savings compared to pads and tampons, especially since Bloom panties are reusable and sold in packs of three.

They are also incredibly comfortable. Their high capacity and design reduce the risk of leaks, the ultra-soft organic cotton fabric feels gentle on the skin, they have no seams, and they are designed to fit perfectly. Available in various sizes (click here to see a complete size guide), you can find the one that best fits your body.

Easy to Use and Maintain

Let’s face it: there’s nothing more uncomfortable and irritating than the adhesives and wings on pads. Many adhesives are irritating (pads are among the intimate products that most frequently cause irritative vaginitis and vulvar dermatitis).

It’s also challenging to place a pad securely to prevent movement or leaks, and no matter how thin they are, the claim “you won’t notice you’re wearing it” is a marketing exaggeration.

Tampons and menstrual cups don’t have this issue and can be very comfortable, especially cups, as they don’t cause vaginal dryness, micro-lesions (caused by absorption), or Toxic Shock Syndrome. However, some women find them uncomfortable due to conditions like vaginismus or prefer not to use them for personal reasons.

This is why Intimina’s Bloom menstrual panties are the best alternative choice. In addition to their other advantages, they are easy to use and maintain. Simply wash them before the first use and after each use in water below 104°F, either by hand or in a washing machine (delicate cycle), without bleach, harsh soaps, or fabric softener (just like any underwear, to preserve vaginal flora). Air dry them (avoiding dryer heat to protect the fabric) and store them with your underwear.

Numerous independent scientific studies, like this one (resulting from a review of data from 43 prior studies and a survey of 3,319 women), reveal that medical-grade silicone menstrual cups are a more effective, hygienic, healthy, eco-friendly, and cost-effective menstrual product than pads and tampons.

However, if you don’t want or can’t use cups, Bloom menstrual panties are a great alternative. They are biocompatible, eco-friendly, comfortable, cost-effective, and most importantly, healthy.

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