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Is it possible to sleep in period underwear?

Written by: Camille Raynaud

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What is the best period protection for sleeping? If period panties are so practical during the day, are they also suitable at night? Is it really possible to sleep in period panties?


Worrying about stains on the sheets, watching your sleeping position, sleeping with one eye open, wearing protection that gets saturated and isn’t reliable—our periods hardly give us any rest, even at night! Get back to deep, peaceful sleep with ultra-absorbent, long-lasting night period panties!


Which **period panties should you choose for a peaceful night’s sleep**? Are some styles better suited to bedtime? Discover all the benefits of **wearing period panties at night** and finally regain your peace of mind during your cycle and your sleep!

At night, your period doesn’t stop, so which protection should you choose?

At night, even though your flow may slow down because you’re not standing and not moving, blood is still flowing. Which period protection should you choose for the night?


At night, forget both menstrual cups and tampons! Since nighttime usually means eight to ten hours in a row, internal protection should be avoided to reduce the risk of toxic shock syndrome. The composition of tampons can also dry out the vaginal flora.

Our top 3 period underwear picks for a good night’s sleep 😴

As you’ve probably gathered, it’s better to choose external protection for a peaceful, restorative night. Is a disposable sanitary pad a good option? Classic disposable pads may be convenient, but they’re still polluting. And when your flow is heavy, pads aren’t always reliable: they can quickly saturate, leak and cause stains. Finally, disposable pads are often associated with unpleasant odors. The experience is not always comfortable.


To hold your flow in the best possible way and help you enjoy a calm, peaceful night, period panties are particularly suitable. For a restful night, the panties need to be absorbent enough, with high, extended coverage both at the front and back. At night you might sleep on your stomach, side or back, and you may stay in the same position for a long time. Your flow then runs to the same spot and is directed in one area. The absorbent fabric therefore needs to be large and dense enough to hold even very heavy flow.


On top of its high absorbency, period underwear is extremely comfortable. Period panties promise leak-free, worry-free sleep.

Period underwear really does tick all the boxes!

Let’s go over all the advantages and strong points of period panties, the perfect nighttime sanitary protection.


In recent years, the period brief has established itself as the best option—the best hygienic alternative—for managing and experiencing your menstrual cycle more calmly.


Reviews on menstrual panties are unanimous. The period panty proves to be practical, healthy, highly absorbent, and reliable. Eco-friendly and economical, washable and reusable, the menstrual underwear doesn't forget to be stylish and comfortable. In short, with menstrual panties, periods are forgotten. Women feel good in their clothes or pajamas, day and night.


Period panties hold menstrual flow without swelling. You stay dry all night. There’s no risk of drying out the vulva or of bad odors. Nor is there any bacterial overgrowth.

Choose period lingerie that respects your body, your intimate area and the environment. Take a close look at the composition and, if you can, opt for organic cotton and labels such as Oeko‑Tex Standard 100 certification.


Also try to prioritize local or responsible production. Louloucup underwear, for example, is mostly made in Portugal. Transport is by road rather than by air to limit CO2 emissions.

The best Louloucup period panties for night-time

Thanks to Louloucup, you can finally enjoy a peaceful night and stop worrying about potential leaks. Waking up in the morning to find no stains on your sheets or pajamas is possible with heavy- or very-heavy-flow period panties.


Finally sleep peacefully during your period. Suitable for both day and night, the Louloucup period panties sold in packs are high quality. They can hold all your menstrual flow for several hours at a time without becoming saturated.


For peaceful and quiet nights, without leaks and stains, we recommend, at Louloucup, wearing menstrual panties dedicated to heavy or very heavy flows. Louloucup offers several models that are among the most absorbent on the market.

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The Clara high-waisted lace menstrual panties

This flagship Louloucup style is extremely reliable. Its absorbency is equivalent to 5 regular tampons. The high waist offers a much wider absorbent area than a thong, which has very little surface area.


Ultra-absorbent, the Clara high-waisted period panty by Louloucup is absolutely perfect for a dry, worry-free night for teens and women with a particularly heavy or hemorrhagic flow.


The high waist wraps your intimate area in extreme comfort. You’ll have an excellent night with calm, restorative sleep!


The bonus with this style? 


These period panties are designed for as many people as possible, available from size XS to XXXL. They are therefore **washable plus-size period panties**.

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Mathilde black period panties – very heavy flow

The Louloucup Mathilde very heavy-flow menstrual panty is a super classic yet absolutely essential black brief.

Available in XXS for teens, it also comes in plus sizes from 2XL to 5XL!


These super-absorbent period panties are perfect for a good night’s sleep. You can wear them for many hours (up to 8 hours) with no problem at all!


The bonus with this style? 


Mathilde suits every body shape! We love its ultra-classic look and generous, full-coverage cut. With this style, you feel totally secure!

Mathilde

Liv heavy-flow menstrual panties

The Liv very heavy-flow period panty from Louloucup is a black, washable, long-lasting period panty


Thin, simple and ultra-absorbent, we love wearing it at night under a nightie or pyjamas – it’s completely discreet! 


Liv is perfect for capturing and holding a strong, heavy menstrual flow for many hours without saturating or leaking. With her, you’re safe! She absorbs the equivalent of 5 tampons.

Available in a teen version from size XXS starting at €24.90, and also in a plus-size version up to 5XL!


The bonus with this style? 


Its seamless design is a huge plus. Liv is ultra‑thin and smooth. No panty lines, no marks under clothing. Liv is an invisible heavy‑flow period panty.

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For peaceful nights, order from Louloucup!

  • Build your perfect menstrual routine with Louloucup! Create your own custom period underwear bundle and treat yourself to quality products. 

  • Size, style, flow, briefs, menstrual bloomer, menstrual thong, menstrual boxer, period swimsuit, cup – build your own pack freely. You’re fully in control. Nothing is imposed on you!

  • The good—very good—news for your wallet? The price of a period panty per unit is on a sliding scale at Louloucup. The more panties you add to your bundle, the lower the unit price. If you add 5 products to your cart, you save up to €30 on your total! Give it a try, it’s applied automatically.

  • Plus, delivery is free. You only pay for your items.

  • Finally, we really recommend checking out the promo code. There’s always one! This promo code can be combined with the sliding‑scale pack offer for even more savings!

  •  Have you completed your bundle? Added the promo code? Confirmed your order? We’ll process your order within 48 hours maximum 🙂
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FAQ – Sleeping in period underwear

Is it possible to sleep in menstrual panties?

Yes, absolutely! It’s even recommended.

With the right period underwear, you’re guaranteed a dry night (no damp feeling) and, most importantly, a leak-free night (no stains). For this, we recommend heavy-flow period panties (even if your flow is normal). These have very extended absorbent layers that are perfect for lying on your back or stomach.

Why choose period underwear over a cup for sleeping?

If you’re a fan of the menstrual cup, we recommend wearing it during the day and switching to menstrual lingerie at night. The menstrual cup, made from medical‑grade silicone in France, is an internal period product. For this type of protection, we recommend wearing it for no more than 6 consecutive hours. Period panties are therefore much better suited for night‑time.

Can you get toxic shock from wearing period panties?

No risk of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) with menstrual underwear! This is an external hygienic protection, not internal like tampons, menstrual discs, or menstrual cups. With period underwear, blood does not stagnate inside the vagina, so bacteria cannot develop as with internal hygienic protection. 

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Camille

Rédactrice depuis plusieurs années pour Louloucup, j'aime papoter aussi bien culotte menstruelle que remèdes de grand-mère pour soulager les douleurs de règles ! Je partage chaque semaine mes coups de cœur et mes inspirations avec un seul objectif : vivre des règles enfin sereines ! 🩷

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