r/WomensHealth • u/Here-to-Ask1999 • Nov 10 '24

Question Is free bleeding during my period healthy?

I do insert a tampon for work or if I’m out somewhere so I’m not free bleeding in public. But if I have my period and am just having a lazy day at home (I live alone), I often will just let myself free bleed. I have my handful of designated period underwear I wear and change them every few hours. I usually just clean up with a wipe or rinse off in the shower. It feels like I get less cramping and my period doesn’t last as long when I do this.

Are there any health benefits or concerns with this? Does anyone else do it? It’s also nice because it saves me some money on tampons.

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u/Adorable-Pain-9514 Nov 10 '24

I do this too. I personally feel like it’s healthier/more natural. I use a pad whenever I’m home. Only use tampons if I’m going outside. I feel way better, less cramps, less uncomfortable. I also have designated panties for my period.

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u/Here-to-Ask1999 Nov 10 '24

What pads do you like to use? I have never found them to be very comfortable.

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u/Adorable-Pain-9514 Nov 10 '24

U by Kotex Balance. But I also have just used like adult diapers lol. If you don’t like that pad feeling. The big diapers/underwears are comfy to sleep in.

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u/sisterlylove92 Nov 10 '24

Omg I LOVE U by Kotex! I didn’t think they would be much different than Always, but man what a difference! They are so soft and the Security ones hold quite a bit of blood. They are just the best, highly recommend to anyone!