Leaks are one of the most stressful parts of having a period. Whether you’re at school, work, curled up in bed, or out for a run, the fear of blood seeping through your undies (and pants, and dignity) can completely derail your day.
But here's the truth: leaking shouldn't be part of your monthly routine. If you’re constantly dealing with overflow or stains, it's probably not you - it's your period product.
Here’s how to choose the right gear for a leak-free period, and why inferior products are more likely to let you down.
Why Do Period Products Leak?
Leaks happen for a few reasons
🩸 Poor fit: If your product doesn’t fit your body properly (think: a cup that’s too soft or too small, or pads that don’t stay in place), you’re more likely to experience leakage.
🩸 Low absorbency: Cheaper pads and tampons are often made with low-quality absorbent materials that just can’t handle a heavy flow.
🩸 Design flaws: Not all period products are created equal. From tampons that expand the wrong way to discs that shift out of place, bad design = bad results.
🩸 Overwear: Some products just don’t last long. If you're changing your tampon or pad every hour, it might be time to upgrade to something more reliable.
How to Choose Leakproof Period Products
If you’re over the mess and stress, here’s what to look for when picking your products:
1. Consider Your Flow
Heavy flow? You’ll need products designed to handle it. Reusable period gear like the Hello Disc or Hello Cup can hold more than five super tampons worth of fluid without the waste, bulk or need to change constantly.
Hello Period also offers ultra-absorbent period underwear and pads that have patented leak-free technology so if you’re a pad user or have experienced unreliable period underwear - these are the perfect swap to better protection and reliability.
2. Look for High-Quality Materials
Many single-use period products are made with untested synthetic materials, questionable chemicals, and poorly performing cores. Hello Period products, on the other hand, are made from safe, premium materials like German USP Class VI medical silicone and OEKO-TEX certified fabrics. When it comes to ensuring you avoid leaks, it’s essential to opt for quality period products from reliable brands who aren’t just on-selling something they’ve bought on Alibaba and rebranded (trust us, it’s more common than you’d think, unfortunately).
3. Choose the Right Fit
Not all cups or discs are the same, and a good fit makes all the difference. Hello Period products are cleverly designed with options for different cervix heights. Because the Hello Disc sits in the vaginal fornix, rather than in the vaginal canal, it has been designed to be one size fits most. It even features patented double-loop removal tabs (hello, game-changer) to make it easier to remove without spills.
4. Go Reusable for Reliability
Reusable products are not just better for the planet - they’re often better for leak protection too. Quality reusable period products are designed to last for years and have a higher capacity than single-use tampons and pads.
Why Cheaper Period Products Might Be Costing You More
You might think you’re saving money with that budget box of pads or tampons -but if you’re doubling up, changing every hour, or constantly washing stained sheets and underwear, are you really?
Inferior period products are often:
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Poorly constructed
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Inconsistently absorbent
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Prone to shifting or leaking
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Made with mystery materials
In contrast, investing in well-designed reusables like Hello Period’s range can actually save you money long-term, reduce waste, and massively cut down on leaks and surprises.
What Makes Hello Period Leakproof?
We’ve spent years engineering period products that people actually want to use. Every product in the Hello Period range is:
✅ Designed by people who menstruate
✅ Tested for comfort, capacity, and leakproof protection
✅ Made from certified, body-safe materials
Whether you’re using the Hello Cup, Hello Disc, Hello Undies, or Hello Pads, you can count on them to stay in place and do their job.
So Yes, Leak-Free Periods Are Possible!
You deserve to feel confident during your period - not paranoid. The key isn’t a million backups, it’s choosing a product that actually works for you.
With Hello Period, leaks don’t stand a chance.
