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Last updated: 30 September 2021
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We asked 56 volunteers to trial period underwear products from Bonds, Eco Period, Love Luna, Modibodi and Thinx to see how well they perform and how easy they are to use.

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The results of our user trial will tell you which period underwear scores best for:

  • absorbency
  • no leaks
  • comfort
  • ease of use.

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Matthew Steen
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This score is made up of the no leakage score (40%), absorbency score (35%) and odour control score (15%).

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This score refers to the percentage of participants who experienced no leaks whatsoever. The higher the score, the better. 

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This score is made up of the triallist comfort score (60%) and fit score (40%).

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Modibodi Seamfree Full Brief (moderate/heavy)

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Modibodi Seamfree Full Brief (moderate/heavy)
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$33
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The price we paid for the period undies we trialled. 

8/XS to 26/6XL Available sizes.
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This score is made up of the triallist overall score (35%), performance score (35%), overall comfort score (20%) and ease of use score (10%).

80 %
Performance score 82%
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This score is made up of the no leakage score (40%), absorbency score (35%) and odour control score (15%).
Overall comfort score 74%
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This score is made up of the triallist comfort score (60%) and fit score (40%).
No leakage score 97%
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Bonds Bloody Comfy Period Full Brief (heavy)

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Bonds Bloody Comfy Period Full Brief (heavy)
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$29.99
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6 to 20 Available sizes.
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This score is made up of the triallist overall score (35%), performance score (35%), overall comfort score (20%) and ease of use score (10%).

76 %
Performance score 79%
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This score is made up of the no leakage score (40%), absorbency score (35%) and odour control score (15%).
Overall comfort score 73%
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This score is made up of the triallist comfort score (60%) and fit score (40%).
No leakage score 91%
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Modibodi Seamfree Full Brief (heavy/overnight)

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Modibodi Seamfree Full Brief (heavy/overnight)
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$35
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The price we paid for the period undies we trialled. 

8/XS to 26/6XL Available sizes.
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This score is made up of the triallist overall score (35%), performance score (35%), overall comfort score (20%) and ease of use score (10%).

76 %
Performance score 80%
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This score is made up of the no leakage score (40%), absorbency score (35%) and odour control score (15%).
Overall comfort score 66%
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This score is made up of the triallist comfort score (60%) and fit score (40%).
No leakage score 91%
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Bonds Bloody Comfy Period Full Brief (moderate)

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Bonds Bloody Comfy Period Full Brief (moderate)
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$24.99
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The price we paid for the period undies we trialled. 

6 to 20 Available sizes.
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This score is made up of the triallist overall score (35%), performance score (35%), overall comfort score (20%) and ease of use score (10%).

75 %
Performance score 76%
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This score is made up of the no leakage score (40%), absorbency score (35%) and odour control score (15%).
Overall comfort score 76%
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This score is made up of the triallist comfort score (60%) and fit score (40%).
No leakage score 89%
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Eco Period Orgaknix Super Boyleg (super)

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Eco Period Orgaknix Super Boyleg (super)
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$40
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The price we paid for the period undies we trialled. 

6 to 24 Available sizes.
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This score is made up of the triallist overall score (35%), performance score (35%), overall comfort score (20%) and ease of use score (10%).

75 %
Performance score 77%
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This score is made up of the no leakage score (40%), absorbency score (35%) and odour control score (15%).
Overall comfort score 73%
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This score is made up of the triallist comfort score (60%) and fit score (40%).
No leakage score 91%
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Love Luna Period Bamboo Brief (medium)

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Love Luna Period Bamboo Brief (medium)
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$20.00
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The price we paid for the period undies we trialled. 

8-10 to 22-24 Available sizes.
ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating
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This score is made up of the triallist overall score (35%), performance score (35%), overall comfort score (20%) and ease of use score (10%).

75 %
Performance score 73%
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This score is made up of the no leakage score (40%), absorbency score (35%) and odour control score (15%).
Overall comfort score 77%
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This score is made up of the triallist comfort score (60%) and fit score (40%).
No leakage score 85%
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This score refers to the percentage of participants who experienced no leaks whatsoever. The higher the score, the better. 
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Thinx Super Cotton brief (super)

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Thinx Super Cotton brief (super)
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$55
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The price we paid for the period undies we trialled. 

XS to 4X (US sizing) Available sizes.
ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating
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This score is made up of the triallist overall score (35%), performance score (35%), overall comfort score (20%) and ease of use score (10%).

73 %
Performance score 72%
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This score is made up of the no leakage score (40%), absorbency score (35%) and odour control score (15%).
Overall comfort score 77%
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This score is made up of the triallist comfort score (60%) and fit score (40%).
No leakage score 80%
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This score refers to the percentage of participants who experienced no leaks whatsoever. The higher the score, the better. 
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Eco Period Orgaknix bikini (moderate)

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Eco Period Orgaknix bikini (moderate)
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$29.90
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The price we paid for the period undies we trialled. 

6 to 24 Available sizes.
ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating
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This score is made up of the triallist overall score (35%), performance score (35%), overall comfort score (20%) and ease of use score (10%).

71 %
Performance score 66%
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This score is made up of the no leakage score (40%), absorbency score (35%) and odour control score (15%).
Overall comfort score 75%
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This score is made up of the triallist comfort score (60%) and fit score (40%).
No leakage score 69%
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This score refers to the percentage of participants who experienced no leaks whatsoever. The higher the score, the better. 
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Thinx Hiphugger (moderate)

Thinx Hiphugger (moderate)
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$48
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The price we paid for the period undies we trialled. 

XXS to 4X (US sizing) Available sizes.
ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating
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This score is made up of the triallist overall score (35%), performance score (35%), overall comfort score (20%) and ease of use score (10%).

69 %
Performance score 63%
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This score is made up of the no leakage score (40%), absorbency score (35%) and odour control score (15%).
Overall comfort score 75%
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This score is made up of the triallist comfort score (60%) and fit score (40%).
No leakage score 63%
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Love Luna Period Midi Brief (light/medium)

Love Luna Period Midi Brief (light/medium)
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$15.00
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The price we paid for the period undies we trialled. 

6-8 to 20-22 Available sizes.
ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating
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This score is made up of the triallist overall score (35%), performance score (35%), overall comfort score (20%) and ease of use score (10%).

67 %
Performance score 62%
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This score is made up of the no leakage score (40%), absorbency score (35%) and odour control score (15%).
Overall comfort score 75%
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This score is made up of the triallist comfort score (60%) and fit score (40%).
No leakage score 70%
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This score refers to the percentage of participants who experienced no leaks whatsoever. The higher the score, the better. 
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