How do I choose the right period swimsuit for my flow?
Now, getting your period in the summer isn’t such a hassle! Periods used to ruin our plans, especially when a pool day with friends was on the calendar! Today, various brands of period products are offering healthier, simpler, and more eco-friendly solutions. Goodbye to single-use, disposable, and polluting tampons! Now, to swim and sunbathe worry-free, women and teens can turn to menstrual cups or period swimwear. One-piece or two-piece period swimsuits are a sustainable, budget-friendly, easy, and stylish way to manage your period while swimming. Just like with period underwear, it’s important to pick a swimsuit that matches your flow. How do you choose the right period swimsuit? Where can you buy the best one? How do you know your flow? Louloucup helps you find the best period swim bottoms.
The one-piece or two-piece swimsuit is effective for light to medium flow.
A one-piece menstrual swimsuit or menstrual bikini bottoms can be a good fit for a light or moderate flow. Currently, menstrual bikini brands offer models that can only handle these types of flow. Period swim briefs have several layers of different fabrics. An absorbent layer captures and holds the blood, a membrane in the swimsuit stores it without swelling, and another outer fabric prevents seawater or pool water from soaking the suit. In short, this layering of technical fabrics is very effective! For anyone with a heavy or very heavy flow, we recommend wearing a menstrual cup in addition to a menstrual swimsuit. The cup is really ideal for handling the most intense flows. This way, you’re guaranteed no leaks, dampness, or bad odors.
How can I tell if a period swimsuit is right for me?
To be sure about your period swimwear, you need to know your exact menstrual flow. To do this, take time to really get to know your period and observe how you use period products.
- How many tampons do you use per day?
- Do you need to change frequently, or can you go half a day or even a whole day without changing your pad or tampon?
- If you use a cup, it’s even easier to know your flow. Do you fill it quickly? Do you feel the need to empty it often?
- Do you use more than four tampons a day? If so, you probably have a heavy flow.
Find all our tips for understanding your flow better in our articles:
Tips for choosing the right menstrual swim bottom
Pay attention to the brand and user reviews. Take the time to do a thorough comparison between the different styles of period swim bottoms and menstrual swimsuits.
Be sure to check the sizing and how the brand fits. It’s important that your period swimsuit fits snugly so you’re protected as best as possible.
Look at the materials and even the delivery times. And of course, what will really make the difference is the style itself. Are you looking for a classic one-piece swimsuit, a two-piece swimsuit, or just a swim bottom to pair with any swim top?
Is period swimwear right for me?
A period bikini bottom or one-piece swimsuit is perfect for you if:
- if you want external protection instead of internal (like a tampon or cup),
- you’ve made the switch and fallen in love with period panties,
- you have a light or moderate menstrual flow,
- you love swimming and sunbathing and don’t want to miss out on those wonderful summer moments!
Louloucup period swimwear
The one-piece swimsuit or Louloucup period swim bottoms let you fully enjoy summer swims during your period. Bikini bottoms and one-piece suits can absorb and hold a light, medium, or normal flow with no problem. All our women’s and teen models provide reliable protection and great comfort. With a Louloucup swimsuit, you’ll feel good and protected. Check out all our styles now:
- the Noa one-piece menstrual swimsuit, iconic in black,
- the Laura high-waisted black period swim bottoms with back lacing,
- the Manon menstrual swim bottom, a basic yet essential black swim brief,
- the Juliette menstrual swim bottom, a beautiful period swim brief inspired by the Naomi period panty.
Our three black menstrual bikini bottoms are super easy to pair with any bra, top, or bralette for a cute mismatched (or matched) look.
Good to know: the Manon bikini bottom is available in XXS for teens!
The best part about Louloucup? Shipping is always fast and free in France and Europe. Your order is always shipped within 48 hours. Plus, all our swimsuits and period swim bottoms can be included in a pack with panties (all in organic cotton) and a cup (made in France from extra-soft medical-grade silicone). You can create the pack that fits your needs and desires!
