Fitness and well-being: wearing plus-size period panties while you exercise

Continuing your fitness routine during your period, is it a good idea? Yes! But you still need the energy, motivation and comfortable, reliable period underwear.

Fatigue, cravings and low mood can make working out particularly tough during your period. It’s not always easy to stay motivated when your menstruation leaves you exhausted or is very heavy.

For a proper fitness session, you mainly need the right gear. A mat, dumbbells, resistance bands, a good workout outfit—and also a reliable period product that’s discreet and highly absorbent.

Louloucup offers its plus-size period underwear so you can work out with no dampness or leaks, feeling in control and at ease! So go for it – no more excuses to skip your workout!

Before introducing our plus-size period underwear that’s perfect for sports, let’s first talk about exercise, fitness and periods.

Strength training, core work, cardio, back, chest, abs, thighs, glutes, legs, shoulders, upper body—fitness is a highly complete sport that’s accessible to everyone! Since lockdown, many fitness programs have been offered online. Spread over several weeks, these beginner or advanced programs guarantee a full return to fitness.

Fitness helps you tone up and slim down while building muscle. You develop your muscles and slim down at the same time—perfect! Alternate sets of targeted or full-body strength training with cardio phases to get your heart rate up and burn calories. Fitness requires little equipment, little time and can easily be done at home!

Leggings, sports bra and you’re good to go! But can you really do fitness when you’re on your period?

Is sport supposed to be off-limits during your period? Some myths are hard to shake! You supposedly shouldn’t exercise or go swimming. Nothing could be further from the truth—it’s really a matter of how you feel, your energy and your desire above all. Every woman’s body is unique; no one is the same! It’s neither dangerous nor contraindicated.

In fact, engaging in physical activity during menstruation is actually recommended. Exercise has certain benefits: it can soothe menstrual pain and relax the body and muscles.

Active women tend to experience fewer painful cramps. They also generally have better mood and more energy. They feel less down and are less irritable. In short, periods become less of a time marked by discomfort and low spirits.

Moreover, exercise also helps relieve premenstrual syndrome!

Let’s talk about the key criteria for **choosing plus‑size period panties** for a successful workout. Comfort, discretion, absorbency—let’s be completely honest about it all!

When you work out, you expect your period panties to be comfortable. Soft, well cut, that stay in place, don’t move with your movements and don’t ride up! In short, you’re looking for comfort, and you’re absolutely right!

What should you look at before buying? For guaranteed comfort, opt for particularly soft, breathable and skin-friendly materials such as organic cotton.

Whether you do your workouts at home, at the gym or in a club, style still matters. Always go for discreet period underwear, seamless or even invisible.

Sports leggings or workout pants are usually tight or very tight. It’s much more flattering and elegant to wear panties that don’t dig into or mark your buttocks. You’ll feel comfortable in your outfit, feel pretty and, above all, confident!

What should you look for before buying? If you want something discreet, choose lycra styles with flat seams or seamless second-skin designs!

During a workout, you move your body, swing your limbs, and sweat. In short, you absolutely need to trust your period underwear. To feel completely calm and worry-free, and not fear leaks and stains, you must choose highly absorbent period panties with a wide and very effective absorbent membrane.

What should you check before buying? For a stress-free fitness session, make sure the pad—the absorbent fabric sewn into the panty that holds your flow—extends well both at the front and back of the panty.
The movements and stretches you perform during your session spread your flow inside your underwear. So you need reliable absorbency (ensure the absorbency capacity matches your menstrual flow) and, above all, wide coverage!

This brand‑new Louloucup period panty collection, launched in January 2024, offers several of the brand’s styles in sizes 44, 45, 48, 50 and above! Fantastic news for all women and all body types!

For safe sports practice, we particularly recommend:

•  the Liv very heavy-flow plus-size period panties. These black period panties are seamless. Super soft and ultra discreet, they handle a very heavy flow while staying invisible under sports leggings!
•  the Gaby menstrual brief for medium flow in plus size. This plain black period panty is also seamless. It feels like a second skin and is completely invisible under shorts or trousers.

You can also find all our other plus-size period panties for heavy and normal flow:  

• the Clara underwear, a high-waisted black lace brief that supports and absorbs the heaviest flows,
• the Mathilde panty, a black shorty-style brief for very heavy menstrual flows,
• the Fanny panty with its dotted mesh perfectly captures heavy flow,
• the Jade brief, girly with a floral liberty print, manages very heavy flow remarkably well,
• the Margot brief, a very pretty and lightweight black lace panty for medium flow,
• the Ella panty, black and discreet, this feminine panty is ideal for light to medium flow,
• and the Lily panties, blue, simple and comfortable, for medium flow.

All these plus-size period panties are available in XXL, XXXL, XXXXL and XXXXXL. On top of that, you get all the Louloucup benefits: fair pricing, custom and budget-friendly panty packs, free delivery, and a customer service team always ready to help!