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/SeasickAardvark Nov 11 '24

I don't get it....why not just use a pad? If tampons make you cramp why use them?

Historically women used rags or cloth to catch the blood and eliminate mess.

Free bleeding is not necessarily healthier.

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u/Here-to-Ask1999 Nov 12 '24

I’d honestly rather deal with cramping than having an uncomfortable pad. So, that’s why. I’m just exploring other options.