As awkward as this was for you to film, this was actually exactly what I was searching for. I wanted to know what to expect from a real period, not juice or water or whatever fake test people do. Thank you!
If I’m not mistaken blood sits a lot differently in fabric than juice does, or anything else. So yeah i want full transparency on something im spending good money on
Period blood is not, never was and never will be gross to me honestly. I'm glad you showed the real deal behind your experience so we could really know what was going on. Normalize women's bodies and P E R I O D S
@@fujikokun eh I don't think periods are directly comparable to poop and peeing because they affect women's lives in wayyy greater ways. Unless you have a medical issue, you don't get horrible cramps, headaches, nausea, leaking onto clothes and furniture, etc throughout the day from pooping and peeing so they don't need to be discussed as much
Tons unfortunately😩 but I feel like talking about it openly like this truly helps. Periods are still seen as something that’s bad or embarrassing even tho it’s just a natural process every women deals with, same as digestion or even the same as breathing.
I am a nurse so my gross level is extraordinary and thus my opinion is probably not 'average'. I have to say I really appreciate you sharing the blood footage because blue water simply doesn't give me a clear idea of how these products will work for me. While it is awkward looking at another woman's period blood, the informative aspect of this video far outweighs any awkwardness there might be. Thank you!!!
I hope you realize just how empowering you video can be for so many women. You don't have to feel embarrassed or feel like you're grossing anyone out. This is a very natural part of the majority of women's lives. We've been caged in with this idea that this part of our lives is taboo so thank you for sharing! These undies could change a lot of women's lives (particularly the women in developing countries that get washable pads for free when we purchase these undies). You are not gross. for sharing. In fact, I think you're very brave for sharing this experience with us with the stigma of periods in our society. Personally, I'm going to try these and I'm super excited. Thanks again!
ItsJustKelli I don't use tampons or menstrual cups. I'm about to start using organic cotton pads. Can you wear the thinx panties over regular panties???. I want to buy them just for leakage protection.
Queen Vee I think you could but Adria period panties from myadria.com I think would work way better,I love them! If I don't wear them or its a heavy day I'll wear a pair of snug - fitting boyshort or hipster high waisted underwear with them to keep the pad close and secure, two pairs of underwear seem to work better for security.😊
Lol my brother was horrified as a teen when I was having a bad period, and I was weak and could barely get out the bed. So my Mom asked him to check on me. He helped me out the bed, and was like Mel why are you covered in blood 😨😧😂🤣😆🤣. I messed my bed all up. I was changing every 1 1/2-2hrs, and I fainted. So once I got in the bed I was afraid to get up when everyone was sleep(thinking I would faint again) So I was like fuck it, I'm not getting up. It was a damn mess. SMH. He I know had never seen that, until that day.
I think that’s great . Cause when I go through it every month my husband wants to know nothing abt it . He doesnt like trash cans in bathrooms so he expects for my used sanitary tampons to just magically disappear 😡
Miki Kat I actually watched this because I want to help my girlfriend! I did research and found out that tampons cause the vagina to dry out and could give her toxic shock syndrome. I watched this girls review on diva cups and now I'm watching about these panties in hopes of helping her be as happy and healthy as possible :)
"I can't believe I just showed you my blood. Im probably going to regret this in a few weeks." Fast forward to today's videos - "Hey guys! As always, I'll be showing you my real blood." Thanks for keeping it real and giving honest reviews!
Don't ask me why, but I am fascinated by this. As a gay man, I think guys who are freaked out by mensus are childish and think everyone should be familiar with such a basic aspect of human biology for no better reason than because this is such a normal everyday thing. I watch your videos because I find your confidence super cool and wish I could buy a drink for for demystifying this with out shame and in such a human and accessible way. Thanks Keli! Keep it up!
I wish you could talk to my husband..... he treats me like I have the bubonic plague for the entire week I have my period...... never in my life did I ever feel self conscious or weird about my period until now as he treats me like I am disgusting during my cycle....... it sucks and it hurts my feelings. I am like you realize that literally every woman you have ever known has this every month right? Anyways kudos to you sir for being so sweet and mature! Womankind appreciates this!
I was int he 5th grade when I first started my period and underwear like these would have been a life saver. I think it would be a genius idea to make these in smaller sizes so that girls can wear them and not have to be constantly worrying about their period at school.
that was the owners inspiration little/young girls that wouldn't go to school because of that. My daughters in 5th grade I would buy them for her just in case
Brandi Mathis it didn't even occur to me how awesome it would be for girls that age until she mentioned it. A total life saver. The more I think about it, the odder it is that they don't have sizes for girls. It's a fairly new company though so I can see why they would be skittish about marketing them to young girls yet. Other period options don't have that...hurdle. They suit all ages, so this would be the first company that would have to specifically produce and market it towards that age range, which is a delicate predicament.
Please don’t feel awkward, you’re doing something that I for one really appreciate in a review and that’s being 100% honest. Full disclosure is the best type of review and I just want to thank you for your vulnerability. Have a blessed day!
I completely agree too! VERY much needed information! I’ve never tried ANYTHING other than pads & tampons! Because of fear or not knowing! Thank you for making these videos!!!
Camillia Shart a woman who had 3 kids and doesn’t appear to have had any, yes that is a goal for many women after birth because tummies are stretched out after, and many make comments about muffin tops and stretched tummies. Why you negative about it? 🙄
This is so incredibly educational I'm so proud of you and your bravery this is the very best review on thinx I've seen. Also I love how unfazed your family is. You're awesome! New subbie!
This was a very very informative video.. I know it took a lot of courage, strength and bravery to show something so personal to the public especially knowing the type of harsh, hurtful, and negative comments people always make here on RUclips, and how nasty and cold-hearted people can be without any regards to how the next person feel.. there are tons of females that actually call themselves "grown women" when they aren't even close...they get on RUclips and show extreme acts of immaturity and unnecessary childishness, just because they have nothing better to do or they just want to argue and waste unnecessary time . But thanks again for this video, even though it was recorded and uploaded a year and ½ ago!
I love that you showed the blood- I'm totally not grossed out by it!! A lot of RUclipsrs won't even show their underwear even if it's clean and packed in a suitcase - and honestly - it is the most natural thing in the world!!!
Thanks for sharing ur review. It’s so interesting to me how western society has made our natural bodily function taboo lol. It’s kinda silly right?! I know I grew up being grossed out by my own period..my own body..my own processes..We should embrace what we are and what we go through. Women are amazing. We bleed and we survive and we make life 😍 our periods should be celebrated and we shouldn’t be grossed out about it
I am YEARS LATE but, THANK YOU for being so open and honest. There is NO SHAME in having a period and to share how you make it through yours is comforting. We share a lot of the same period feelings,! Also, as a WOC I stan an honest beautiful fellow Queen!! Thank you again!!
I have very irregular periods, but when they come it's not pretty. We're talking getting out of bed and having to mop the floor bad. I use a super plus tampon plus an overnight pad on the worse days. I'm constantly paranoid about leaks. I got several of these underwear using your coupon code. I think they will definitely make me feel more secure although I will never risk "free-flowing" with them. I have also started using a Diva Cup which helps a lot, but on the heaviest days I just can't because it fills up much too fast. Thanks for making these videos. Yes they are gross, and yes they are taboo but you know what? They're the truth. It's refreshing to see someone put it all out there and not gloss over anything.
mine is horrible with massive clots. How do you deal? I'm a SAHM and im constantly on the toilet to "drain" because I fill up my pads so quick. I can barely do anything around the house because it seems so constant 😥😥😥
I always double up on protection--a Diva cup and a pad, or a super absorbant tampon and a super absorbant pad. I can't just use one form of protection. I always have extras on me and if I have to leave the house I make sure I make frequent bathroom stops. Prolonged road trips, for example, are not an option. If I'm bleeding really heavily I don't even bother with the Diva Cup because I'd be emptying it every ten to fifteen minutes. I get large clots as well. No fun at all, but unfortunately it's life...so I just try to make the best of it and not let it get in the way too too much.
i hate when you can feel them, like literally feel the clots exit your body and then you thinks its worse than it is and for me, it usually is or it isnt, like i'll check and the clot felt bigger than it was or it was massive and i have to change everything
I totally feel your pain. High school was the worse. I always wore long shirts and a shirt tied around my waist to try and "catch" anything. I've stood up for the national anthem and had blood literally run down my legs and had to discreetly get up to the front to ask the teacher to go to the bathroom. I still cringe at the thought! Things have gotten better, though over the years and I don't even need to take time off work when aunt flo rears her ugly head.
I'm joining the Peace Corps and they recommend alternatives to tampons and pads, because of lack of access to them and limited disposal options. I've been researching other options and this was super informative!
I was in the Peace Corps; I would not recommend the diva cup, not because it does not work (it totally does!) but because your access to running water, or soap or bleach or anything will be just as limited as your access to tampons and pads. No, actually, worse, because your PC Nurse in the Capital HQ has tampons and pads for you (and condoms and ibuprofen, and etc etc). So, I would recommend the period panties.
Great information! I still might consider it, depending on my exact placements resources of course now that you brought that up. Thanks so much! Where did you serve?
Ah girl me too! Beginning in April! I've been using the Diva cup for awhile which I love but like Florinda Lucero said, it's difficult without running water to clean it out. I've travelled quite a bit and been in places without running water. In those cases, I used water out of a waterbottle to clean it out. It's a bit tough, but definitely doable. I really try to minimize my impact onto earth by not using disposable items so I think it's a great option. I'm now considering using thinx panties in conjuction with the cup. Hope you have a great experience in the PC. So excitedd!!!!
Really appreciate your honesty about these products and showing/ revealing what we are really concerned about. The actual functionality in wearing them the duration of a cycle, not just a 15sec ad on how great they are. Thank you.
You totally did not embarrass yourself! Why should it be embarrassing for us women to talk openly & frankly about our bodily functions? I greatly appreciate your informative & honest opinion! I just bought several pairs of these as even w tampons I get full on murder scene in ma pants for first 2 to 3 days & I'm always "dealing" with it or aware that I will have to be very conscious of it...and it's so stressful....not helpful when I have so much to do. It sucks. I think you just solved a very real problem for me...and while it's not the cure for cancer, it sure is a game changer for a very stressful & annoying issue. This was a real service to me, and I'm willing bet a lot of other women who watched it! THANK YOU! U R AWESOME!
i have really heavy flow too, but i use Thinx's hiphugger and a menstrual mensis sponge (in replacement of toxic tampax). it is really confortable, i feel secure and confident !! :D i sleep well and forget in the morning that i have my period :') TRY !!
Right! I just ordered the Divacup. Do you have leakage with it? I Love the cup but I have to still use a pad because while its not a whole lot there is leakage.
I'm not sure how I found you, Kelli... but I'm so happy that I did! You have definitely gained a new sub. I've been binge watching your menstrual series, and I gotta say thank you!!! You keep it real, and I luv that. I wish this company would do something for every pair bought, and additional pair would be sent to homeless shelters. Or even better, I'd love to get everyone I know to purchase these for donations to women's shelters, in lieu of a bday gift. But I digress... you really answer questions that so many skirt around. I look forward to seeing more (not that you haven't shared plenty 😜) of you in the future. Hugs!
They do help others!!! the idea behind the panties was to help girls in developing countries. When they are on their periods, girls have to miss school and miss out on an education. here is a video explaining. www.shethinx.com/pages/about-us/
I love that you talk so openly and show your menstruation because what can be more natural than what comes out of our bodies! I remember the commercials I saw growing up where the menstrual blood was a sparkling blue liquid and then growing up and having thick clogging blood flooding out, it made me feel very insecure and I believed my period was something ugly and bad. Today I know the difference but I’m 32 years old, I wish someone would have talked to me the way you do, years ago! So what you do is so very good and so important. You feel just like the awesome girl-friend I wish I always had
with them being black it wasn't anywhere near "yuck"...didn't bother me at all. I had never heard of these..and you did the perfect review. I'm gonna get my daughter some of these for sure. I may try them myself, too. thanks!
I appreciate you being so informative and honest. There is nothing embarrassing about it. It's natural. I'm a heavy bleeder myself and I am exactly like you with my period. Everything you said was speaking to me. I think your experiences with your period when it started for you so young served a purpose to be so informative to help other women and girls. They should use your videos with doctors for educational purposes. Thank you for helping. It is so appreciated.
i just watched your video on reusable pads and i am so so glad you've grown a LOT more confident and open about talking about periods and showing your own period blood! there is such a huge difference and i am so happy that you're talking about periods without any embarrassment at all now :)
Kelli, I just wanted to say thank you for your wonderful and honest reviews. Your videos helped me find a period cup last year and now they’ve helped me find period panties. I have Asperger’s and so making changes are very difficult for me if I’m not sure what to expect. The thought of changing something so personal was extremely stressful but I wanted to do my part to be more eco friendly. Your honest reviews have helped me not only make these changes more comfortably but I’ve also become more comfortable with my cycle as a whole. I just wanted you to know that your videos are still educational and helpful. I wish you the best!
Thank you for showing it all off! It was not gross or anything, it actually is soo helpful to see the "real" thing in use before you spend your money on the product. So bless you, and keep it flowing (not heavily nor spills..my humor sucks)! :D :)
This was sooo helpful! I appreciate your willingness and thoroughness with this review. TMI - I tend to clot on my heavier days so I may have to wear the organic tampon with the underwear due to that. Otherwise I think these may work for me. Will definitely consider these when my period returns (Currently in my third trimester of pregnancy)!
Alexis Maycock I have heavy periods and clotting is something I suffer from as well......I can literally feel them come out.....tampons give me headaches.....I know, weird right so I usually wear 2 pads, it's expensive.....
This is the best review of anything I've ever seen! You're a hero for us all for sucking it up and being bold on this video lol it was worth every second of it. I'm definitely buying some because I feel so confident about it from your honest experience.
Can we just say how awesome you are to be this evolved and willing to share this much for the purpose of insight to all us other women ? Thank you for being this open. This video was beyond helpful.
Nobody really talks about this stuff and it's great for women to be able to come here and talk about REAL LIFE things we women have to deal with. So thank you SO MUCH WOW! Thanks 😊
Hello sweetheart. I would love to hear ladies talk about their personal life weather they are in a relationship or married or not. From sex to period to secrets in detail and if you can hide things from boyfriends or husbands. I would love to talk on gmail or other places that we could talk in private. I love to flirt alot. So if that is what you like someone to talk with please get back with me.💌💌💌💌💌💌💌💌👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👅👅👅👅👅👅👅👅👅😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆
You are so precious and completely relatable. No one talks about this so you always wonder if you are some kind of freak or what. I have awful, heavy periods and had no idea what to tell my girls when they asked me if their experience was normal as mine was so different. I really think this is very brave of you and makes me realize how much these conversations are needed. Hopefully, this will be the genesis of many conversations to come especially for teens. We need to stop this taboo and start talking about what is going on in every womans life.
Thank you so much for posting this video and the Diva Cup video. I come from a family where my mother never really got into any details with me about my period or sex. I actually learned from my male gym teacher in sixth grade with the other girls in my class... SUPER AWKWARD and I feel we could have learned a lot more than we did. Anyway... I appreciate you doing these videos more than you know. It's nice to see a woman so confident in herself and willing to put herself out there to help other women. The few women I have gotten close to as friends were never comfortable discussing anything related to the topics you choose to discuss. It's nice to hear another woman discussing how their period is so that I can know if my period is considered "normal" or if I am having issues. Please keep up the posts, and please keep being so awesome! Thank you!
Thank you for such thorough reviews of all the various period products. You have made such a difference for so many of us who aren't as brave about trying new products. You have no reason to feel embarrassed about any part of your videos. You have the best and most honest reviews which I know I appreciate so much. Thank you!
I'm not really into hearing about the personal stuff of strangers, but since it's RUclips, it's ok. Lol Seriously, I can appreciate you being so forthcoming and sharing the real side for those of us who want to know if these are truly for us without wasting money. And I had 3 girls in addition to myself! I wish these had come along sooner.
I've got 4 girls, ages 20 down to 14! This - in the long run - will be SO much cheaper. We'll still need tampons in the summer (can't swim in the panties), but it'll still save me a small fortune every month! LOL
32:00 (ish) YES!! That's part of why I finally decided to spend almost $40 on a single menstrual cup but now that I've been adding it up, I've used it for (I think) 3 periods and I've almost covered the cost, and it's gonna still last a long time and save so much money and so much waste!
I had heard of these panties before but I had never considered how useful they could be for wearing on those days when your period could possibly (and probably) start. I hate having to wear a pad on those days because it feels like a waste if my period doesn't start and yeah, it's like the bulk of the pad for 'no reason' and wearing these would be such a great alternative. That way I wouldn't be stuck with either wearing a pad just in case or constantly running to the bathroom to check if I've started (and anxiously hoping during class that it doesn't).
I so so SOOO appreciate you embarrassing yourself haha, if you did end up being embarrassed after making this video. I don't think it's embarrassing. I think it's bold in the best, most helpful way possible. This is exactly what I would need to see before ever giving these a try. I hate everything about my period. It's like I have some giant squeezing my whole torso so that even my stomach gets confused and thinks it needs to purge. I'm barely half way through your video and no matter what you recommend at the end I just need to say thank you thank you thank you!
Yes same here. I love my cup but day 2 of my period is my heaviest day and I always have that overnight spillage that sucks. I just got my Thinx in the mail today a day before my cycle starts. Can't wait to try them
Felicia Coleman so how are you feeling about this combination? Because I just started using a cup and I love it and I want to buy these panties and use them together
@@sholafabolasi I have a condition that makes my periods extraordinarily heavy and long, and the FemmyCup plus these panties are the only way I've been able to continue working. I hope you find success, too.
Thank you for being a woman!!! for being transparent and real! I have always wondered why there is so much social taboo around talking about these things and literally comparing notes!! I hope you don't regret this video one bit!!
@ItsJustKelli You my Dear are DEFINITELY a TEAM PLAYER a MVP! Thank you so much for the most honest review ever. Definitely answered all my questions. Thanks Luv!!!!
Totally appreciate your brutal honesty and realness! The most relateable video I’ve seen ever and you really didn’t hold back on the things we go through every month! So thanks for this video! Entertaining and educational! I’m just trying thinx out for the first time so decided to see what RUclips had to say for tips with using them!
You did not embarrass yourself. Thank you for sharing. I wanted to make sure my athletic daughter is as comfortable as possible with this change and it was perfectly informative for questions I had. Please keep up the great sacrifice to be informative, I appreciate it.
Oh man! I praise you for your bravery! Thanks so much for your review, I've been doubting buying these but now after watching and I'm totally down for them. Big thumbs up!!!
I know you posted this over a year ago, but I've just discovered these and was looking for more info about them and you answered all my questions. But that's not why I'm writing you. I wanted to thank you for your frankness and honesty about your period (in addition to the product review). I'm 43, a nurse, and have never talked to anyone regarding some of my experiences with my period and the strange things our bodies do as in depth as you did and I could relate to every single word. Thank you for that! It's so silly that we were taught (directly or indirectly) that our periods are a taboo subject. Even being a nurse didn't help me with that as much as I thought it did. So thank you. At risk of sounding like a cliché support-group member, it really did make me feel better to know I wasn't alone. It's even alleviated some of that general anxiety that comes with it every month. So thank you. ❤
I know this is an old video, but I just started experimenting with new period products and this video is awesome! Thank you so much for actually showing the results of you wearing them on a heavy day. The only way to judge how well something like this works is to actually wear them on your period. Thanks for sharing your experience so openly!
Just wanted to say thanks for the video, really appreciate it girl! *not grossed out about anything* this was pretty helpful. Our periods are like the most normal thing on earth, we should talk about it like we talk about everything else. Got my tumbs up, and subscription. Keep up the good work!
I have 7 pairs of the sport. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Thinx panties. I double them up with my menstrual cup on heavy days but I can and have just use the panties throughout my whole period. I also have 3 kids, so my period does get really heavy. But I have noticed that within the year since I've switched to the cup that my periods have gotten lighter.
The realest thing I've ever come across on RUclips appreciate it we need real reviews like this. Not fake ones it's not the same. Menstrual cycles are not easy to talk about very private , but if there's one thing I know it's to be proud you're a woman and this is what comes with it.
Thank you! I hope you are NOT regretting your decision to do the vid. the way you did. It is, what it is...like you said, you've had kids...this is nothing! lol. THANKS AGAIN for a honest review with much REAL info.
+ItsJustKelli Glad you have no regrets! I've watched the "cup" and the cloth pads. After watching I realized the cup definitely is not for me ;) But I'm seriously thinking about the other 2 as a back up for at night. As I'm tired of having to put down heavy towelS down to save a good mattress. Your honesty is refreshing ~ Love all your videos. Your a trip (in the best way possible, of course 😊) THANKS AGAIN.
+ItsJustKelli Glad you have no regrets! I've watched the "cup" and the cloth pads. After watching I realized the cup definitely is not for me ;) But I'm seriously thinking about the other 2 as a back up for at night. As I'm tired of having to put down heavy towelS down to save a good mattress. Your honesty is refreshing ~ Love all your videos. Your a trip (in the best way possible, of course 😊) THANKS AGAIN.
Searched this topic purposely for this raw content of product& no one was answering the "real" ??s you address.Thanks for making this content in this format cause it was very useful to women in my situation. Although I have a 3 day maximum (light spot to what many would consider a medium,at best,flow start to finish)- period, it still interferes. I'm a physical therapist that travels daily,working physically close to other medical professionals/patients that really doesn't have time to change tampons regularly, can't be bothered hauling wipes/changing clothes every 2hrs. I legitimately physically get sick being unable to handle odor, or feel,of pads or even a liner, so if accident occurs l'm at best like SOL , even though I handle other people's blood & bodily fluids just fine. Weird. I have no desire to ruin my $20 panties that I can't even protect or prevent by changing into granny panties, cause of my constantly lifelong erratic cycle. These may be the answer for me, but I am size0-2., maybe out of luck. Thanks again for Complete review ‼️🎄🎄to your family
Thank you for being completely honest in your review! I have 2 daughters and this would've been perfect for them when they started. This review makes me more likely to purchase these for them and recommend them to friends for their daughters! Great job! And yes...THINX NEEDS to have these in smaller sizes for the younger girls! To save the embarrassment all these girls go thru would be priceless!
Thank you so much for making this video!!! Your period product reviews are my favorite because you’re real and honest and yes, even if it feels awkward, as a woman I’m not disgusted or uncomfortable with seeing the results. Only helps me better understand how the product works! You’re brave to post content like this knowing there’s many who may criticize how open you are, but I appreciate it and applaud you caring about us enough to educate us on your experience in so much detail!
This is the best review I have ever seen! I wish more people made this kind of reviews, I often wonder what the blood looks like and all that! Definitely makes me want to purchase them! thank you!
I truly appreciate your candid experience. I am considering these for my daughters and I and the only thing keeping me from getting them already was the concern regarding heavy blood flow and leakage. You, thankfully, and solely I may add, covered that and I thank you. Great vid and don't be embarrassed. You have helped many women I am sure. You rock!!!
*CHECK OUT THIS REVIEW FOR BETTER MORE AFFORDABLE PANTIES - **ruclips.net/video/UgLIdnIgpTA/видео.html* *I was sent two pairs of THINX panties for free for my review. I was not paid to make this video, they didn't even really appreciate my video, and yet they still put their ads on my video. I do not get anything for use of my coupon code other than a $10 coupon code off a SINGLE purchase of panties, which I have no use for. In all honesty, yes these work, but I would highly suggest supporting a company that builds women up and that is more supportive of other women. Also, they are overpriced. They raised their prices once again and have not improved their waistband quality. Make sure to check out my other reviews of more affordable panties that work just as well if not better!*
Cloth pads and menstrual cups are other reusable options. Glad to see a review of thinx. Been interested in them for a while but never have the cash for them
Just watched your Diva Cup Review and now this and when you show your *actual* results makes me so thankful. Also hating how periods are such a non talked about and taboo subject in society so I love your videos. Referring to your Diva Cup Review and the IBS that happens during your period, this happens to me every period since I was 13, so for 11 years. It really is a weird effect how when you see/hear someone else with the same issues as you, you just feel better. Thank you.
These are great my daughter brain damage had go on back to back pill stop period she unable deal with periods these are marvels she be able cope with these.These be ideal with special need girls aswell.I had no idea these things existed
@@user-qv2ge1zi4c It's not safe to stop your period for more than 3-4 months at a time, no matter what anyone else tells you. I'm a healthcare provider, I see what it does to your body long-term.
@@irairod5160 Don't worry, I know it's not safe to stop them for more than 3 months at a time. I was just telling her that it is safe to use birth control to stop them in general, but I don't know if she was referring to stopping periods for a long time or not, my apologies.
@@user-qv2ge1zi4c No apology needed, I just worry because there's a lot of misinformation around, and many women seem to get their medical advice from the internet rather than seeing a doctor that can explore all of their health history...and if I might modify my previous comment, it's not as much as it isn't "safe" but that is not medically necessary or advisable in most instances. Playing with one's hormones at will is not smart in the long run.
What a thorough and honest review! Thank you for treating people with periods as humans with a common biological experience and not just a dirty topic to talk about in a roundabout way.
I’m so happy someone finally talks about periods. With my daughter going through the changing you videos not only help me but help her to understand what to look forward to.
This has to be the the most honest/ best review of a product ever! Thanks for making a detailed review. These panties seem like a good investment and a nice thing for the environment.
Just discovered you Kelli and I LOVE how open and informative you are! Thank you! I just bought a diva cup to try on my next period cause my flow has turned super heavy in the last year, and have been going through hell with leaking at business meetings and in public! It's wreaking havoc on my life even if I am wearing three pads! Your videos are helping me tremendously! I'm 38 and I have always been open about this stuff with my friends and family but have discovered most other people are not. I am excited to see another person who is the same way! Keep up the great work and cant wait to watch all of your other videos!
Thank you SO much for being honest and raw. I feel like a lot of women are afraid to make honest reviews like this, but it's exactly what we need to see to try ourselves! Luckily I am not shy or closed minded when it comes to seeing other people's blood, especially since us women have the same experience every month. I'm considering trying these out now, my flow is very heavy and i'm tired of wasting pads/tampons.
Thank you so much!!! My daughter just started having her period. She's going in the 4th grade and i am worried that she will start while at school and I don't want her to have that embarrassment. These panties will help ease our minds when school starts. Thank you for being so honest and open, you are educating and empowering women. God bless you.
I'm so glad you made this video! I hate it when women treat periods as something weird that should never be talked about! Even more so when they make reviews using water to show the "effectiveness". It's really nice that you speak about it in front of your kids.. I wish I had had this when I was younger, but my mom never talked to me about it and I had so many problems as a teenager because of that...
I want my kids both son and daughters to know it's just a normal part of life! That way they will never feel embarrassed or ever make someone else feel embarrassed .
ItsJustKelli Luckily I grew up fine and I'm not embarrassed at all. And when I talk about it and people make disgusted faces, I make THEM feel embarrassed for being so childish. Anyways... I watched a few reviews about the thinx, but it was yours that convinced me to buy it. I've been having some leaks with my menstrual cup and the combination will be perfect. Got myself 3 pairs. Thank you.
this was so awesome. thanks for your transparency. my 16 yr old equates her period to an untamed river. she is super heavy and crampy (not a word) lol. she doesn't trust thin pads and not into tampons. I personally use the cups but she thinks I'm crazy. but I really want to get this for her so she can feel more confident while on her period. thanks for sharing.
A cup would really help her. I’ve been using one since I was 17 and it changed my life, I used to go through a super tampon and a maxi pad in less than an hour
I am so glad that you make these videos. We, as women deal with these issues every month and its refreshing to know EXACTLY what products do work or don't work. Every woman is different, so I'm aware that every product doesn't work for everyone. But your videos are much better than those discreet basic illustrations on the pamphlets or boxes. Which do not contain any info that may be pertinent to our periods. I'm so going to make sure my daughters subscribe!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!
I suffer from endometriosis and have heavy heavy bleeding with blood clots I doubt these could handle that but I’m greatly happy that you totally were honest about this review
The real test for all menstrual items...can they withstand a sneeze on a heavy day?
Jes M right that's the ultimate question
No forreal this is the real question they need to answer 😂
I try not to sneeze on heavy days, so like four days of not sneezing with chronic sinus allergies! THIS LIFE IS KILLING ME!
😂🤣🤣 I love this comment!!!!
Sometimes i think if i sneeze the whole tampon will pop out.
Or maybe its just me 😁😤😤
As awkward as this was for you to film, this was actually exactly what I was searching for. I wanted to know what to expect from a real period, not juice or water or whatever fake test people do. Thank you!
If I’m not mistaken blood sits a lot differently in fabric than juice does, or anything else. So yeah i want full transparency on something im spending good money on
Period blood is not, never was and never will be gross to me honestly. I'm glad you showed the real deal behind your experience so we could really know what was going on.
Normalize women's bodies and P E R I O D S
ik it seems really weird but seeing her blood isn’t as weird to me as seeing my own period blood which sometimes makes me feel a bit sick 🤣
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lol! Yeah! Exactly! I think that menstruation is normal! I hate my period so much, but it's not that bad sometimes! XD
Terrible how much embarrassment there is for women about the natural functions of women's' bodies.
This is the weirdest take. Periods are gross, poop is gross, I don’t want to see anybody’s urine either. It’s a pretty universal and normal reaction.
@@fujikokun eh I don't think periods are directly comparable to poop and peeing because they affect women's lives in wayyy greater ways. Unless you have a medical issue, you don't get horrible cramps, headaches, nausea, leaking onto clothes and furniture, etc throughout the day from pooping and peeing so they don't need to be discussed as much
Tons unfortunately😩 but I feel like talking about it openly like this truly helps. Periods are still seen as something that’s bad or embarrassing even tho it’s just a natural process every women deals with, same as digestion or even the same as breathing.
We are all women we know exactly what your going through don’t ever feel embarrassed about showing us something we all go through
@Katie Rae lol
I am a nurse so my gross level is extraordinary and thus my opinion is probably not 'average'. I have to say I really appreciate you sharing the blood footage because blue water simply doesn't give me a clear idea of how these products will work for me. While it is awkward looking at another woman's period blood, the informative aspect of this video far outweighs any awkwardness there might be. Thank you!!!
Melissa Kelli is great for putting herself out there but I'm skipping any blood, where does she show, I don't want to be surprised.
Lmao, That blue water that immediately absorbs unlike blood and tissue has always made my eyes roll!
I hope you realize just how empowering you video can be for so many women. You don't have to feel embarrassed or feel like you're grossing anyone out. This is a very natural part of the majority of women's lives. We've been caged in with this idea that this part of our lives is taboo so thank you for sharing! These undies could change a lot of women's lives (particularly the women in developing countries that get washable pads for free when we purchase these undies).
You are not gross. for sharing. In fact, I think you're very brave for sharing this experience with us with the stigma of periods in our society. Personally, I'm going to try these and I'm super excited. Thanks again!
100% agree with you!
aw thank you so much.
ItsJustKelli I don't use tampons or menstrual cups. I'm about to start using organic cotton pads. Can you wear the thinx panties over regular panties???. I want to buy them just for leakage protection.
Queen Vee I think you could but Adria period panties from myadria.com I think would work way better,I love them! If I don't wear them or its a heavy day I'll wear a pair of snug - fitting boyshort or hipster high waisted underwear with them to keep the pad close and secure, two pairs of underwear seem to work better for security.😊
Priscilla Brito She isnt gross, periods are gross; i mean blood leaking out every month isnt fun. So she is just trying to make it less difficult.
I really appreciate the TMI. No one else has been this honest, and this is what prospective buyers want to know! So thank you!
The men that aren’t disgusted.. I love you. Thank you for taking the time to learn.
She’s the most honest RUclipsr 🤷🏽♀️ blood is blood 👍🏽
Girl, I fall asleep on a white sheet then I wake up on the Japanese flag!
omg why is this so funny
Lmao 😂
This is funny because my daughter and I call our periods “Japan”. “Did you get your 🇯🇵?”
Lol my brother was horrified as a teen when I was having a bad period, and I was weak and could barely get out the bed. So my Mom asked him to check on me. He helped me out the bed, and was like Mel why are you covered in blood 😨😧😂🤣😆🤣. I messed my bed all up. I was changing every 1 1/2-2hrs, and I fainted. So once I got in the bed I was afraid to get up when everyone was sleep(thinking I would faint again) So I was like fuck it, I'm not getting up. It was a damn mess. SMH. He I know had never seen that, until that day.
Oh yes...
I'm a dude. I don't have a period. But I'm curious and want to understand.
Good for you!your not immature like other boys.
I think that’s great . Cause when I go through it every month my husband wants to know nothing abt it . He doesnt like trash cans in bathrooms so he expects for my used sanitary tampons to just magically disappear 😡
You are amazing cause your not immature like other boys
That's awesome :) you're the kind of man I love
That's awesome!! I wish more guys were open to learning about it, a lot of them are really grossed out. It's so great that you want to understand
Just a tip guys if you ever get blood on your couch bed or anything cloth use peroxide it will come right out !!!
But u have to do it soon as u notice it
Yeo, that hack has saved my butt so many times 😂
It sounds weird, but all you have to do is spit on it and rub it in! Works EVERY time.
Weweh Journey kool thanks for the tip huni
be careful with peroxide though, it breaks down fabric. use meat tenderizer. I know, it sounds weird but it actually does work
Im a dude but this is hella interesting and not gross at al (not to me at least )
Master'sRebelPuppet most guys wouldve made a comment abt her body but you are actually interested in female product/cycle
Kamilah Traynor IKR?? Mad respect to him
ur a hell of a catch for someone lmao respect!!!
You are quite evolved
Miki Kat
I actually watched this because I want to help my girlfriend! I did research and found out that tampons cause the vagina to dry out and could give her toxic shock syndrome. I watched this girls review on diva cups and now I'm watching about these panties in hopes of helping her be as happy and healthy as possible :)
"I can't believe I just showed you my blood. Im probably going to regret this in a few weeks."
Fast forward to today's videos - "Hey guys! As always, I'll be showing you my real blood."
Thanks for keeping it real and giving honest reviews!
Don't ask me why, but I am fascinated by this. As a gay man, I think guys who are freaked out by mensus are childish and think everyone should be familiar with such a basic aspect of human biology for no better reason than because this is such a normal everyday thing. I watch your videos because I find your confidence super cool and wish I could buy a drink for for demystifying this with out shame and in such a human and accessible way. Thanks Keli! Keep it up!
Kevin Taylor
I’m a year late but I must say, you’re the only man I’ve met that is actually mature about something so natural!
I wish you could talk to my husband..... he treats me like I have the bubonic plague for the entire week I have my period...... never in my life did I ever feel self conscious or weird about my period until now as he treats me like I am disgusting during my cycle....... it sucks and it hurts my feelings. I am like you realize that literally every woman you have ever known has this every month right? Anyways kudos to you sir for being so sweet and mature! Womankind appreciates this!
Kevin Taylor PREACH
Yeah she's cool.
My husband's not freaked out by my period at all. I think he's more comfortable than I am with it. LOL
I was int he 5th grade when I first started my period and underwear like these would have been a life saver. I think it would be a genius idea to make these in smaller sizes so that girls can wear them and not have to be constantly worrying about their period at school.
that was the owners inspiration little/young girls that wouldn't go to school because of that. My daughters in 5th grade I would buy them for her just in case
Brandi Mathis it didn't even occur to me how awesome it would be for girls that age until she mentioned it. A total life saver. The more I think about it, the odder it is that they don't have sizes for girls. It's a fairly new company though so I can see why they would be skittish about marketing them to young girls yet. Other period options don't have that...hurdle. They suit all ages, so this would be the first company that would have to specifically produce and market it towards that age range, which is a delicate predicament.
Yes great idea!
hi
I'm unsure of why that would be delicate? Marketing period items to girls who have periods? It's not like there's anything sexual about them...
This was probably the most informative video ive ever watched here on youtube
Just want to say thank you for stretching your comfort zone for us.
Please don’t feel awkward, you’re doing something that I for one really appreciate in a review and that’s being 100% honest. Full disclosure is the best type of review and I just want to thank you for your vulnerability. Have a blessed day!
Respect to you Kelli. I definitely wanted to know this information. You are to be commended for giving us a very thorough review.
Lorna Kelso I completely agree
Lorna Kelso agreed!
I completely agree too! VERY much needed information! I’ve never tried ANYTHING other than pads & tampons! Because of fear or not knowing! Thank you for making these videos!!!
You've had 3 kids??? Your body = goals.
Another woman's body is goals to you? Ughhhh. SMH.
Camillia Shart oh, stop. She's paying her a compliment, what are you doing?
Camillia Shart a woman who had 3 kids and doesn’t appear to have had any, yes that is a goal for many women after birth because tummies are stretched out after, and many make comments about muffin tops and stretched tummies. Why you negative about it? 🙄
@@AshleyMadisonsRight stop it.
Ashley Madison Idk why you’re making a big deal out of this lol. It’s not like she’s bringing herself or other woman down to uplift her.
This woman had 3 children! OMG can I look like you after kids?
SHE DID?! Wow.
Right? I have three kids and I look like a potato.
Sara with no H cuz H's r EW! LOL! Crying from laughing so hard
Maybe you can, but I couldn't even look like her BEFORE I had a kid.
Man I’m 18 and she looks better. Can I look like her right now?
This is so incredibly educational I'm so proud of you and your bravery this is the very best review on thinx I've seen. Also I love how unfazed your family is.
You're awesome!
New subbie!
This was a very very informative video.. I know it took a lot of courage, strength and bravery to show something so personal to the public especially knowing the type of harsh, hurtful, and negative comments people always make here on RUclips, and how nasty and cold-hearted people can be without any regards to how the next person feel.. there are tons of females that actually call themselves "grown women" when they aren't even close...they get on RUclips and show extreme acts of immaturity and unnecessary childishness, just because they have nothing better to do or they just want to argue and waste unnecessary time . But thanks again for this video, even though it was recorded and uploaded a year and ½ ago!
I love that you showed the blood- I'm totally not grossed out by it!!
A lot of RUclipsrs won't even show their underwear even if it's clean and packed in a suitcase - and honestly - it is the most natural thing in the world!!!
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It's funny to watch this after watching her menstrual cup reviews and seeing how tentative she was about showing her period blood. She's a pro now
Samantha Barrett I was thinking the same thing!!! XD
This is the best period video I have ever watched. Thanks for being frank.
Thanks for sharing ur review. It’s so interesting to me how western society has made our natural bodily function taboo lol. It’s kinda silly right?! I know I grew up being grossed out by my own period..my own body..my own processes..We should embrace what we are and what we go through. Women are amazing. We bleed and we survive and we make life 😍 our periods should be celebrated and we shouldn’t be grossed out about it
I am YEARS LATE but, THANK YOU for being so open and honest. There is NO SHAME in having a period and to share how you make it through yours is comforting. We share a lot of the same period feelings,! Also, as a WOC I stan an honest beautiful fellow Queen!! Thank you again!!
I have very irregular periods, but when they come it's not pretty. We're talking getting out of bed and having to mop the floor bad. I use a super plus tampon plus an overnight pad on the worse days. I'm constantly paranoid about leaks. I got several of these underwear using your coupon code. I think they will definitely make me feel more secure although I will never risk "free-flowing" with them. I have also started using a Diva Cup which helps a lot, but on the heaviest days I just can't because it fills up much too fast. Thanks for making these videos. Yes they are gross, and yes they are taboo but you know what? They're the truth. It's refreshing to see someone put it all out there and not gloss over anything.
mine is horrible with massive clots. How do you deal? I'm a SAHM and im constantly on the toilet to "drain" because I fill up my pads so quick. I can barely do anything around the house because it seems so constant 😥😥😥
I always double up on protection--a Diva cup and a pad, or a super absorbant tampon and a super absorbant pad. I can't just use one form of protection. I always have extras on me and if I have to leave the house I make sure I make frequent bathroom stops. Prolonged road trips, for example, are not an option. If I'm bleeding really heavily I don't even bother with the Diva Cup because I'd be emptying it every ten to fifteen minutes. I get large clots as well. No fun at all, but unfortunately it's life...so I just try to make the best of it and not let it get in the way too too much.
the fills up too fast is my sentiment, like ive leaked through shit, chairs, beds sofas everything
i hate when you can feel them, like literally feel the clots exit your body and then you thinks its worse than it is and for me, it usually is or it isnt, like i'll check and the clot felt bigger than it was or it was massive and i have to change everything
I totally feel your pain. High school was the worse. I always wore long shirts and a shirt tied around my waist to try and "catch" anything. I've stood up for the national anthem and had blood literally run down my legs and had to discreetly get up to the front to ask the teacher to go to the bathroom. I still cringe at the thought! Things have gotten better, though over the years and I don't even need to take time off work when aunt flo rears her ugly head.
I'm joining the Peace Corps and they recommend alternatives to tampons and pads, because of lack of access to them and limited disposal options. I've been researching other options and this was super informative!
You should try the diva cup.
Kinda nervous to lol, but I might
I was in the Peace Corps; I would not recommend the diva cup, not because it does not work (it totally does!) but because your access to running water, or soap or bleach or anything will be just as limited as your access to tampons and pads. No, actually, worse, because your PC Nurse in the Capital HQ has tampons and pads for you (and condoms and ibuprofen, and etc etc). So, I would recommend the period panties.
Great information! I still might consider it, depending on my exact placements resources of course now that you brought that up. Thanks so much! Where did you serve?
Ah girl me too! Beginning in April! I've been using the Diva cup for awhile which I love but like Florinda Lucero said, it's difficult without running water to clean it out. I've travelled quite a bit and been in places without running water. In those cases, I used water out of a waterbottle to clean it out. It's a bit tough, but definitely doable. I really try to minimize my impact onto earth by not using disposable items so I think it's a great option. I'm now considering using thinx panties in conjuction with the cup. Hope you have a great experience in the PC. So excitedd!!!!
OMG Kelli, your intro, you crack me up! You brave woman, thank you for such a great review! I seriously love you.
Really appreciate your honesty about these products and showing/ revealing what we are really concerned about. The actual functionality in wearing them the duration of a cycle, not just a 15sec ad on how great they are. Thank you.
You totally did not embarrass yourself! Why should it be embarrassing for us women to talk openly & frankly about our bodily functions? I greatly appreciate your informative & honest opinion!
I just bought several pairs of these as even w tampons I get full on murder scene in ma pants for first 2 to 3 days & I'm always "dealing" with it or aware that I will have to be very conscious of it...and it's so stressful....not helpful when I have so much to do. It sucks. I think you just solved a very real problem for me...and while it's not the cure for cancer, it sure is a game changer for a very stressful & annoying issue. This was a real service to me, and I'm willing bet a lot of other women who watched it! THANK YOU! U R AWESOME!
My flow is so heavy, it will destroy these in an hour.
That's why I suggest using them in tandem with something else.
+ItsJustKelli then I might feel like I have a diaper on..
they definitely don't feel like diapers.
+ItsJustKelli ok 😒
i have really heavy flow too, but i use Thinx's hiphugger and a menstrual mensis sponge (in replacement of toxic tampax). it is really confortable, i feel secure and confident !! :D i sleep well and forget in the morning that i have my period :') TRY !!
Don't feel awkward. It helps us woman so much as to what is good to use. I use the diva cup and this is something that I would look into as well.
Michelle Walser how is the diva cup?
Right! I just ordered the Divacup. Do you have leakage with it? I Love the cup but I have to still use a pad because while its not a whole lot there is leakage.
I'm not sure how I found you, Kelli... but I'm so happy that I did! You have definitely gained a new sub. I've been binge watching your menstrual series, and I gotta say thank you!!! You keep it real, and I luv that. I wish this company would do something for every pair bought, and additional pair would be sent to homeless shelters. Or even better, I'd love to get everyone I know to purchase these for donations to women's shelters, in lieu of a bday gift. But I digress... you really answer questions that so many skirt around. I look forward to seeing more (not that you haven't shared plenty 😜) of you in the future. Hugs!
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They do help others!!! the idea behind the panties was to help girls in developing countries. When they are on their periods, girls have to miss school and miss out on an education. here is a video explaining. www.shethinx.com/pages/about-us/
I love that you talk so openly and show your menstruation because what can be more natural than what comes out of our bodies! I remember the commercials I saw growing up where the menstrual blood was a sparkling blue liquid and then growing up and having thick clogging blood flooding out, it made me feel very insecure and I believed my period was something ugly and bad. Today I know the difference but I’m 32 years old, I wish someone would have talked to me the way you do, years ago! So what you do is so very good and so important. You feel just like the awesome girl-friend I wish I always had
My fav part was "I'm a geyser" 😂😂😂 that was awesome!! Cause day 1-2 I'm a geyser too!! Great job thanks! 💙🙏
with them being black it wasn't anywhere near "yuck"...didn't bother me at all. I had never heard of these..and you did the perfect review. I'm gonna get my daughter some of these for sure. I may try them myself, too. thanks!
I appreciate you being so informative and honest. There is nothing embarrassing about it. It's natural. I'm a heavy bleeder myself and I am exactly like you with my period. Everything you said was speaking to me. I think your experiences with your period when it started for you so young served a purpose to be so informative to help other women and girls. They should use your videos with doctors for educational purposes. Thank you for helping. It is so appreciated.
This is the most honest review ever... I'm sold on these! Thanks for posting this! *heads to Thinx*
i just watched your video on reusable pads and i am so so glad you've grown a LOT more confident and open about talking about periods and showing your own period blood! there is such a huge difference and i am so happy that you're talking about periods without any embarrassment at all now :)
Kelli, I just wanted to say thank you for your wonderful and honest reviews. Your videos helped me find a period cup last year and now they’ve helped me find period panties. I have Asperger’s and so making changes are very difficult for me if I’m not sure what to expect. The thought of changing something so personal was extremely stressful but I wanted to do my part to be more eco friendly. Your honest reviews have helped me not only make these changes more comfortably but I’ve also become more comfortable with my cycle as a whole. I just wanted you to know that your videos are still educational and helpful. I wish you the best!
Thank you for showing it all off! It was not gross or anything, it actually is soo helpful to see the "real" thing in use before you spend your money on the product. So bless you, and keep it flowing (not heavily nor spills..my humor sucks)! :D :)
lol, your humor rocks :)
This was sooo helpful! I appreciate your willingness and thoroughness with this review. TMI - I tend to clot on my heavier days so I may have to wear the organic tampon with the underwear due to that. Otherwise I think these may work for me. Will definitely consider these when my period returns (Currently in my third trimester of pregnancy)!
Alexis Maycock I have heavy periods and clotting is something I suffer from as well......I can literally feel them come out.....tampons give me headaches.....I know, weird right so I usually wear 2 pads, it's expensive.....
Alexis Maycock congrats on your pregnancy ; )
This is the best review of anything I've ever seen! You're a hero for us all for sucking it up and being bold on this video lol it was worth every second of it. I'm definitely buying some because I feel so confident about it from your honest experience.
Can we just say how awesome you are to be this evolved and willing to share this much for the purpose of insight to all us other women ? Thank you for being this open. This video was beyond helpful.
Nobody really talks about this stuff and it's great for women to be able to come here and talk about REAL LIFE things we women have to deal with. So thank you SO MUCH WOW! Thanks 😊
Hello sweetheart. I would love to hear ladies talk about their personal life weather they are in a relationship or married or not. From sex to period to secrets in detail and if you can hide things from boyfriends or husbands. I would love to talk on gmail or other places that we could talk in private. I love to flirt alot. So if that is what you like someone to talk with please get back with me.💌💌💌💌💌💌💌💌👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👅👅👅👅👅👅👅👅👅😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆
You are so precious and completely relatable. No one talks about this so you always wonder if you are some kind of freak or what. I have awful, heavy periods and had no idea what to tell my girls when they asked me if their experience was normal as mine was so different. I really think this is very brave of you and makes me realize how much these conversations are needed. Hopefully, this will be the genesis of many conversations to come especially for teens. We need to stop this taboo and start talking about what is going on in every womans life.
You are the bomb! You are so empowering to women everywhere! I appreciate this video and your channel.
Thank you so much for posting this video and the Diva Cup video. I come from a family where my mother never really got into any details with me about my period or sex. I actually learned from my male gym teacher in sixth grade with the other girls in my class... SUPER AWKWARD and I feel we could have learned a lot more than we did.
Anyway... I appreciate you doing these videos more than you know. It's nice to see a woman so confident in herself and willing to put herself out there to help other women.
The few women I have gotten close to as friends were never comfortable discussing anything related to the topics you choose to discuss. It's nice to hear another woman discussing how their period is so that I can know if my period is considered "normal" or if I am having issues.
Please keep up the posts, and please keep being so awesome!
Thank you!
Thank you for such thorough reviews of all the various period products. You have made such a difference for so many of us who aren't as brave about trying new products. You have no reason to feel embarrassed about any part of your videos. You have the best and most honest reviews which I know I appreciate so much. Thank you!
I'm not really into hearing about the personal stuff of strangers, but since it's RUclips, it's ok. Lol Seriously, I can appreciate you being so forthcoming and sharing the real side for those of us who want to know if these are truly for us without wasting money. And I had 3 girls in addition to myself! I wish these had come along sooner.
I've got 4 girls, ages 20 down to 14! This - in the long run - will be SO much cheaper. We'll still need tampons in the summer (can't swim in the panties), but it'll still save me a small fortune every month! LOL
32:00 (ish) YES!! That's part of why I finally decided to spend almost $40 on a single menstrual cup but now that I've been adding it up, I've used it for (I think) 3 periods and I've almost covered the cost, and it's gonna still last a long time and save so much money and so much waste!
I had heard of these panties before but I had never considered how useful they could be for wearing on those days when your period could possibly (and probably) start. I hate having to wear a pad on those days because it feels like a waste if my period doesn't start and yeah, it's like the bulk of the pad for 'no reason' and wearing these would be such a great alternative. That way I wouldn't be stuck with either wearing a pad just in case or constantly running to the bathroom to check if I've started (and anxiously hoping during class that it doesn't).
Yes! In all my time being aware of period panties I never thought of this. They finally seem worth it for the first time
I so so SOOO appreciate you embarrassing yourself haha, if you did end up being embarrassed after making this video. I don't think it's embarrassing. I think it's bold in the best, most helpful way possible. This is exactly what I would need to see before ever giving these a try. I hate everything about my period. It's like I have some giant squeezing my whole torso so that even my stomach gets confused and thinks it needs to purge. I'm barely half way through your video and no matter what you recommend at the end I just need to say thank you thank you thank you!
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Your husband is adorable! His face said SO much!
This plus my menstrual cup would be peak period happiness!
Exactly what I was thinking
Yes same here. I love my cup but day 2 of my period is my heaviest day and I always have that overnight spillage that sucks. I just got my Thinx in the mail today a day before my cycle starts. Can't wait to try them
Felicia Coleman so how are you feeling about this combination? Because I just started using a cup and I love it and I want to buy these panties and use them together
Quinnè delores amazing! Together I almost feel like I’m not on my period. I purchased 4 pair and love them ❤️
@@sholafabolasi I have a condition that makes my periods extraordinarily heavy and long, and the FemmyCup plus these panties are the only way I've been able to continue working. I hope you find success, too.
I really appreciate you being so candid!! This was not all for nothing or just embarrassing, we need videos like this!
Thank you for being a woman!!! for being transparent and real! I have always wondered why there is so much social taboo around talking about these things and literally comparing notes!! I hope you don't regret this video one bit!!
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Thank you for being so brave! I wish these had been around when I was a tween and first started my period.
@ItsJustKelli You my Dear are DEFINITELY a TEAM PLAYER a MVP! Thank you so much for the most honest review ever. Definitely answered all my questions. Thanks Luv!!!!
Totally appreciate your brutal honesty and realness! The most relateable video I’ve seen ever and you really didn’t hold back on the things we go through every month! So thanks for this video! Entertaining and educational! I’m just trying thinx out for the first time so decided to see what RUclips had to say for tips with using them!
You did not embarrass yourself. Thank you for sharing. I wanted to make sure my athletic daughter is as comfortable as possible with this change and it was perfectly informative for questions I had. Please keep up the great sacrifice to be informative, I appreciate it.
Oh man! I praise you for your bravery! Thanks so much for your review, I've been doubting buying these but now after watching and I'm totally down for them. Big thumbs up!!!
LOL "riding dirty" that's awesome I'm stealing that line
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Courtney Smith singing...."gonna catch me riding dirty"!!!
I know you posted this over a year ago, but I've just discovered these and was looking for more info about them and you answered all my questions. But that's not why I'm writing you.
I wanted to thank you for your frankness and honesty about your period (in addition to the product review). I'm 43, a nurse, and have never talked to anyone regarding some of my experiences with my period and the strange things our bodies do as in depth as you did and I could relate to every single word. Thank you for that! It's so silly that we were taught (directly or indirectly) that our periods are a taboo subject. Even being a nurse didn't help me with that as much as I thought it did. So thank you. At risk of sounding like a cliché support-group member, it really did make me feel better to know I wasn't alone. It's even alleviated some of that general anxiety that comes with it every month. So thank you. ❤
I know this is an old video, but I just started experimenting with new period products and this video is awesome! Thank you so much for actually showing the results of you wearing them on a heavy day. The only way to judge how well something like this works is to actually wear them on your period. Thanks for sharing your experience so openly!
Just wanted to say thanks for the video, really appreciate it girl! *not grossed out about anything* this was pretty helpful. Our periods are like the most normal thing on earth, we should talk about it like we talk about everything else. Got my tumbs up, and subscription. Keep up the good work!
7 hours and a little puddle?? I need to try these!!! Thank you for making me these videos, they are so insightful and real!!!
T C are u gonna pay $38 a pair
I have 7 pairs of the sport. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Thinx panties. I double them up with my menstrual cup on heavy days but I can and have just use the panties throughout my whole period. I also have 3 kids, so my period does get really heavy. But I have noticed that within the year since I've switched to the cup that my periods have gotten lighter.
Jayme Eyer which cup so you use? I've always been very heavy and clotting since the very beginning of my period @ age 16 I'm 44 now
The realest thing I've ever come across on RUclips appreciate it we need real reviews like this. Not fake ones it's not the same. Menstrual cycles are not easy to talk about very private , but if there's one thing I know it's to be proud you're a woman and this is what comes with it.
I’m thinking of purchasing Thinx so it was best to watch a REAL review about the product. Thank you for posting!
Thank you! I hope you are NOT regretting your decision to do the vid. the way you did. It is, what it is...like you said, you've had kids...this is nothing! lol. THANKS AGAIN for a honest review with much REAL info.
lol I've made two more "period" review videos since this one so so far I"m not regretting it lol
+ItsJustKelli Glad you have no regrets! I've watched the "cup" and the cloth pads. After watching I realized the cup definitely is not for me ;) But I'm seriously thinking about the other 2 as a back up for at night. As I'm tired of having to put down heavy towelS down to save a good mattress. Your honesty is refreshing ~ Love all your videos. Your a trip (in the best way possible, of course 😊) THANKS AGAIN.
+ItsJustKelli Glad you have no regrets! I've watched the "cup" and the cloth pads. After watching I realized the cup definitely is not for me ;) But I'm seriously thinking about the other 2 as a back up for at night. As I'm tired of having to put down heavy towelS down to save a good mattress. Your honesty is refreshing ~ Love all your videos. Your a trip (in the best way possible, of course 😊) THANKS AGAIN.
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Searched this topic purposely for this raw content of product& no one was answering the "real" ??s you address.Thanks for making this content in this format cause it was very useful to women in my situation. Although I have a 3 day maximum (light spot to what many would consider a medium,at best,flow start to finish)- period, it still interferes. I'm a physical therapist that travels daily,working physically close to other medical professionals/patients that really doesn't have time to change tampons regularly, can't be bothered hauling wipes/changing clothes every 2hrs. I legitimately physically get sick being unable to handle odor, or feel,of pads or even a liner, so if accident occurs l'm at best like SOL , even though I handle other people's blood & bodily fluids just fine. Weird. I have no desire to ruin my $20 panties that I can't even protect or prevent by changing into granny panties, cause of my constantly lifelong erratic cycle.
These may be the answer for me, but I am size0-2., maybe out of luck. Thanks again for Complete review ‼️🎄🎄to your family
I got so much anxiety when you were on the couch with just the underwear lmao
olivia4490 I did too. I was like girl the bravery is unreal!
Me too... lol
Right I can’t .. not my body lol #murderScene
Thank you for being completely honest in your review! I have 2 daughters and this would've been perfect for them when they started. This review makes me more likely to purchase these for them and recommend them to friends for their daughters! Great job! And yes...THINX NEEDS to have these in smaller sizes for the younger girls! To save the embarrassment all these girls go thru would be priceless!
Thank you so much for making this video!!! Your period product reviews are my favorite because you’re real and honest and yes, even if it feels awkward, as a woman I’m not disgusted or uncomfortable with seeing the results. Only helps me better understand how the product works! You’re brave to post content like this knowing there’s many who may criticize how open you are, but I appreciate it and applaud you caring about us enough to educate us on your experience in so much detail!
I appreciate all the detail and honesty. I've been curious about the underwear and this was helpful.
thank you!
This is the best review I have ever seen! I wish more people made this kind of reviews, I often wonder what the blood looks like and all that! Definitely makes me want to purchase them! thank you!
lol glad I wasn't the only one wondering that!
I feel so close to you right now, lol
lol right!? We all are sisters now!
lmao!
I truly appreciate your candid experience. I am considering these for my daughters and I and the only thing keeping me from getting them already was the concern regarding heavy blood flow and leakage. You, thankfully, and solely I may add, covered that and I thank you. Great vid and don't be embarrassed. You have helped many women I am sure. You rock!!!
*CHECK OUT THIS REVIEW FOR BETTER MORE AFFORDABLE PANTIES - **ruclips.net/video/UgLIdnIgpTA/видео.html*
*I was sent two pairs of THINX panties for free for my review. I was not paid to make this video, they didn't even really appreciate my video, and yet they still put their ads on my video. I do not get anything for use of my coupon code other than a $10 coupon code off a SINGLE purchase of panties, which I have no use for. In all honesty, yes these work, but I would highly suggest supporting a company that builds women up and that is more supportive of other women. Also, they are overpriced. They raised their prices once again and have not improved their waistband quality. Make sure to check out my other reviews of more affordable panties that work just as well if not better!*
ItsJustKelli I tried these, but they were too small for me and I got their biggest size at the time. Idk if they've gotten more sizes since then
Cloth pads and menstrual cups are other reusable options. Glad to see a review of thinx. Been interested in them for a while but never have the cash for them
Just watched your Diva Cup Review and now this and when you show your *actual* results makes me so thankful. Also hating how periods are such a non talked about and taboo subject in society so I love your videos. Referring to your Diva Cup Review and the IBS that happens during your period, this happens to me every period since I was 13, so for 11 years. It really is a weird effect how when you see/hear someone else with the same issues as you, you just feel better. Thank you.
These are great my daughter brain damage had go on back to back pill stop period she unable deal with periods these are marvels she be able cope with these.These be ideal with special need girls aswell.I had no idea these things existed
I heard it's bad to force stop periods. And they do have diapers too. Tho these might be something I'm interested in
@@aleksandramakari I've read that if you're using birth control to stop them that its perfectly save
@@user-qv2ge1zi4c It's not safe to stop your period for more than 3-4 months at a time, no matter what anyone else tells you. I'm a healthcare provider, I see what it does to your body long-term.
@@irairod5160 Don't worry, I know it's not safe to stop them for more than 3 months at a time. I was just telling her that it is safe to use birth control to stop them in general, but I don't know if she was referring to stopping periods for a long time or not, my apologies.
@@user-qv2ge1zi4c No apology needed, I just worry because there's a lot of misinformation around, and many women seem to get their medical advice from the internet rather than seeing a doctor that can explore all of their health history...and if I might modify my previous comment, it's not as much as it isn't "safe" but that is not medically necessary or advisable in most instances. Playing with one's hormones at will is not smart in the long run.
What a thorough and honest review! Thank you for treating people with periods as humans with a common biological experience and not just a dirty topic to talk about in a roundabout way.
I’m so happy someone finally talks about periods. With my daughter going through the changing you videos not only help me but help her to understand what to look forward to.
This series is awesome!! Never even knew about most of these products. So helpful! Great reviews!!
This has to be the the most honest/ best review of a product ever! Thanks for making a detailed review. These panties seem like a good investment and a nice thing for the environment.
thank you for watching!
Just discovered you Kelli and I LOVE how open and informative you are! Thank you! I just bought a diva cup to try on my next period cause my flow has turned super heavy in the last year, and have been going through hell with leaking at business meetings and in public! It's wreaking havoc on my life even if I am wearing three pads! Your videos are helping me tremendously! I'm 38 and I have always been open about this stuff with my friends and family but have discovered most other people are not. I am excited to see another person who is the same way! Keep up the great work and cant wait to watch all of your other videos!
Lets fly away I so agree. looking into getting g thus for my girls.
Lets fly away
That was happening to my mom and she had to get her uterus scraped. She said it helped a lot.
Thank you SO much for being honest and raw. I feel like a lot of women are afraid to make honest reviews like this, but it's exactly what we need to see to try ourselves! Luckily I am not shy or closed minded when it comes to seeing other people's blood, especially since us women have the same experience every month. I'm considering trying these out now, my flow is very heavy and i'm tired of wasting pads/tampons.
Thank you so much!!! My daughter just started having her period. She's going in the 4th grade and i am worried that she will start while at school and I don't want her to have that embarrassment. These panties will help ease our minds when school starts. Thank you for being so honest and open, you are educating and empowering women. God bless you.
I'm so glad you made this video! I hate it when women treat periods as something weird that should never be talked about! Even more so when they make reviews using water to show the "effectiveness". It's really nice that you speak about it in front of your kids.. I wish I had had this when I was younger, but my mom never talked to me about it and I had so many problems as a teenager because of that...
I want my kids both son and daughters to know it's just a normal part of life! That way they will never feel embarrassed or ever make someone else feel embarrassed .
ItsJustKelli Luckily I grew up fine and I'm not embarrassed at all. And when I talk about it and people make disgusted faces, I make THEM feel embarrassed for being so childish. Anyways... I watched a few reviews about the thinx, but it was yours that convinced me to buy it. I've been having some leaks with my menstrual cup and the combination will be perfect. Got myself 3 pairs. Thank you.
this was so awesome. thanks for your transparency. my 16 yr old equates her period to an untamed river. she is super heavy and crampy (not a word) lol. she doesn't trust thin pads and not into tampons. I personally use the cups but she thinks I'm crazy. but I really want to get this for her so she can feel more confident while on her period. thanks for sharing.
I'm super heavy two I go thro a super heavy pad every 10 to 15 minutes I have endometriosis
A cup would really help her. I’ve been using one since I was 17 and it changed my life, I used to go through a super tampon and a maxi pad in less than an hour
My flow is like the games of throne red wedding...sorry Thinkx will not work for me..
lolly Parkside
Have you tried them? Maybe used in combination with something else in case you were to leak since you have a heavier flow.
Me neither
my friend buys cheap underwear and wears it underneath period panties and it works really well for her
Mine is like the red sea only it's actual red
I would try with a pad not by themselves.
I am so glad that you make these videos. We, as women deal with these issues every month and its refreshing to know EXACTLY what products do work or don't work. Every woman is different, so I'm aware that every product doesn't work for everyone. But your videos are much better than those discreet basic illustrations on the pamphlets or boxes. Which do not contain any info that may be pertinent to our periods. I'm so going to make sure my daughters subscribe!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!
I suffer from endometriosis and have heavy heavy bleeding with blood clots I doubt these could handle that but I’m greatly happy that you totally were honest about this review