SUSTAINABLE PERIOD PRODUCTS FOR AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE.
Should I be exercising on my period? John Thoppil, OB-GYN, said the best exercise during your period is the one you feel like doing. Preach!
If you do choose to workout on your cycle, having the comfort and support of better period products can help make the process easier. Our friends at Scarlet - the new period putting periods at the centre of women's health and wellness are here to educate us on what are the must-have sustainable period products for active lifestyles. So, let’s dive in.
THE PERIOD CUP
Arguably one the best choices for active lifestyles, Period Cups are a life changing switch. Not only is the period cup an environmentally-friendly solution, it can be worn for up to 8 hours, day or night, without the need to change every few hours. The Period Cup collects your flow, rather than absorbing it and creates a suction seal. Meaning it can withstand whatever your workout has to throw at you - squats, burpees, surfing, crow pose, half marathons... the period cup is literally built for performance.
PERIOD UNDIES
When it comes to working out, you want fabric that wicks moisture away from your body, so moisture does not accumulate down there (cue: thrush!). Another contender for active lifestyles is period underwear, and when it comes to choosing a style for working out, it all comes down to your flow and style preferences. Our top picks...
SCARLET - ORGANIC COTTON G-SRING
A G-string… on my period? Hear us out. If you're scratching your head on how a G String pair of period underwear would ever work, much less how it would be comfortable to wear - scratch no longer because Scarlet have cracked the code. The Organic Cotton Period G-String features a highly functional fast absorbing and quick drying gusset that easily holds 2 tampons’ worth of flow. Prepare to wear these everywhere, maybe as backup protection if you're a bit sus on your period cup placement or for a leak-proof, worry-free walk, yoga or meditation class - with no strings, no VPL and no waste in sight.
SCARLET - ORGANIC COTTON BOYSHORT
If you’re looking for more coverage and protection to support you when you’re logging onto an online class? Look no further than The Boyshort. Equipped for your heavy days, up to 3 tampons worth of blood, to be exact, The Boyshort is perfect for a leak-free, worry-free sleep or to keep close during the early days of your cycle. The full-coverage style features some extra length in the leg, so there’s no way any leaks are getting through.. Wear these for an at-home Yoga routine, or for Netflix marathons with an oversized tee - The Boyshort is made for comfort but built for action.
When it comes to moving on your period. Bottom line. It’s up to you what workout you choose. Go easy on yourself - gentle movements and exercises should top your list and after reading this, maybe some new period products to support you too.
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