Women adopt behaviours to avoid leaks and discomfort during their period

Women admit avoiding light-coloured clothing, subtly checking seats for leaks after getting up and factoring in regular toilet breaks to check their pad when on their period. A poll of 1,000 women who menstruate found 81 per cent feel anxious about leaking during their period and 65 per cent experience some level of pad discomfort. As a result, 86 per cent admit to taking significant steps to avoid such period mishaps. Monthly behaviours include avoiding wearing light clothing (61 per cent), subtly checking seats for period leaks once getting up (45 per cent) and adjusting daily routines to factor in regular toilet breaks to check their pad (39 per cent). The research was commissioned by Always to celebrate their FlexProtect range made with SmartFoam technology that absorbs and adapts to a woman’s every move. A spokesperson for the period protection brand, said, “It is evident women are having to adapt their daily routines when on their period just to avoid leaks and pad discomfort and are accepting it as the norm every month.”