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More than two weeks before the first departures on vacation, and many women who already know that they will have to deal with their menstruation on their vacation spot. A real source of stress in the summer that everyone can send waltzing this year thanks to… menstrual swimsuits. Little bits of fabric that have become as practical as they are stylish in just a few years. Explanations.
After panties, it is menstrual swimsuits that have upset the codes of feminine hygiene, and revolutionized women’s daily life. A real breakthrough that had a timid beginning, if only because they were then considered practical but unattractive clothing. Something that has evolved considerably in recent years, propelling the menstrual swimsuit to the rank of summer essential. Not content with embracing the fashion trends of the season, they allow women to approach summer without stress or complexes. A detail ? Not really, considering that almost three-quarters of women have already given up bathing because of their period, even in the height of summer, and 65% don’t even dare to put on a bathing suit, as revealed a survey carried out by Ifop for Intimina in 2021.
Enjoy the summer in complete serenity
Summer, the beach, the hot sand… A program that everyone generally awaits with the greatest impatience throughout the year. And it is often when the holidays are booked that the drama can intervene: “I will have my period during the holidays; which means at least four days without a beach“. A problem that all women (or almost all) have been confronted with at one time or another. Moreover, this leads to a completely understandable feeling of injustice and frustration. And those who “dare” to challenge the beach like their bikini – and they’re right! – are often confronted with the stress that can be caused by the famous fear of the task, on the deckchair as in the water.
In town, menstrual panties first came to the aid of women and teenage girls, allowing them to erase this feeling of stress throughout the year, and paving the way for its seaside counterpart. You should know that the menstrual swimsuit is similar to any bikini or one-piece, but has a waterproof core, very discreet, which allows to contain the flow and avoid the famous stain. A feature that allows you to show off on the beach, go to the pool or take a dip in the sea, without fear of a potential leak.
Brands are constantly innovating to offer new materials, functional or responsible, and to manage to contain a more abundant flow, even if for the moment these swimsuits are most often recommended at the beginning or at the end of the cycle when the flow is lighter. Otherwise, it is still advisable to combine it with protection. Practical, they are also intended to be economical and ecological since they avoid multiplying the protections throughout the cycle, and are of course very easy to wash.
Classic, glittery or frilly
But the menstrual swimsuit today is not only practical, it also has style. Contrary to what one might think, these swimsuits look exactly like those we have known for decades, whether in terms of materials, shapes, patterns, or colors. Brands like Moodz, Sisters Republic, or even Flowher, working to offer ultra-stylish swimsuits based on floral or geometric prints, iridescent details, indented shapes, or even acid colors. In other words, swimsuits like the others except that these are absorbent, washable and reusable.
Today, a large number of brands offer menstrual swimsuits, whether they are lingerie and beachwear giants like Etam or Darjeeling, or specialist brands. PliM, Réjeanne, So’Cup, Elia, or even Herloop are among those who have imagined models that are as practical as they are comfortable and trendy. All you have to do is make your choice, and slip this essential into your suitcase for a holiday (really) placed under the sign of idleness and serenity.