During your periods, the right sanitary pads can help prevent leakage and the staining of your clothes. Plus, sanitary napkins help you maintain hygiene and are safer and more convenient than cloth pads. But what you need to remember is that not all sanitary pads are the same.  They are available in different shapes, sizes, materials and features that make them distinct.

What to consider while choosing pads?

• Whether you experience heavy bleeding or light bleeding mostly
• Whether you experience heavy flows at night or not
• The kind of clothes you usually wear
• The kind of activities or work you do
• Type of body or hips you have
• How frequently you will be able to change your pad

The more you try and match a pad’s features with your needs, the better your period days will be.

Thick or thin
While thick pads don’t show through skirts, they can become evident when you wear tight pants or jeans. Excessively thin pads, on the other hand, might tear with rough usage or when you are doing severe activities.

Size and shape
Some reputed brands offer pads as per underwear sizes, like small, medium and large. You can also choose from ones that offer extra back to back coverage for heavy flows or night-time usage and panty liners that are suited for light flow.

Wings or not
Sanitary pads with wings come in handy if you love cycling, jogging or running and don’t want to miss out on these no matter what day of the month it is! The wings are easy to stick to the underside of your underwear and will keep the pad in place easily.

Up for perfumed pads?
Many brands these days are offering scented sanitary pads . But do remember that these scents have chemicals which can affect your sensitive vaginal skin.

Consider washable pads
Washable pads are durable and cozy. Many women love these pads as they last for almost five years and are available in lively prints and colors. Since these pads must be washed every time after use, you need to decide whether you can make that effort or not.

Eco-friendly pads are in
Since pads are worn right next to the sensitive vaginal skin, it is important to pick a product that is safe and doesn’t cause allergies. You must choose organic pads made from organic cotton grown without pesticides.

Your budget  
Buying from an excessively expensive brand doesn’t always guarantee efficient and comfortable sanitary pads. But avoid settling for very cheap ones or ordinary brands as well, since you might end up with rashes or unexpected leakage.

Keeping the above tips and your needs in mind will help you choose pads that give adequate protection and good comfort.