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Where do I go on vacation? Do I vote by mail just in case? I buy the period bikini from Primark<\/strong>? These are the three big questions that we Spaniards ask ourselves in the face of Summer Vacation<\/strong>. Well, maybe the last one is a bit of an exaggeration. But it is true that the recent launch of the Irish chain is giving a lot of talk, as a tool for the menstruation<\/strong> don’t spoil our summer.<\/p>\n

It is not the first menstrual bikini to hit the market. In fact, in the summer of 2022, many brands dared to include an option of this type in their swimwear lines. But it’s definitely an option. low cost <\/em><\/strong>that attracts a lot of attention to enjoy the beach or the pool during menstruation, without having to be aware of tampons or menstrual cup<\/strong>. Now, is it as good as it seems?<\/p>\n

To answer this question, I have put it to the test. With calm and science, I have been checking in a controlled environment the effectiveness of this menstrual bikini. And to begin with, I can say that Primark does not lie on the label, but it may not be as good as we expected.<\/p>\n

How does a menstrual bikini work?<\/h2>\n

Before talking about the experiment, it is worth asking what a menstrual bikini consists of. Basically, this swimwear came on the market after period panties<\/strong>which aim to offer a more environmentally friendly option for people who do not find the menstrual cup pleasant for any reason.<\/p>\n

These are underwear that contain filters normally made up of four layers. The first is the one that is in contact with the skin and is usually cotton<\/strong>, to avoid allergies. Once the blood comes into contact with it, it seeps down to the second layer, made up of a super absorbent fabric<\/strong>, which absorbs most of the liquid fraction of the screed. Then another layer of polyurethane<\/strong> prevents leaks to the outside and, to finish, a last layer of antibacterial fabric<\/strong> avoids the typical odors of menstruation.<\/p>\n

Menstrual bikinis, like the one from Primark, follow more or less the same mechanism. They promise to absorb the period safely, but without absorbing too much water, as would happen if, for example, we put on a normal bikini bottom with a pad. In short, the menstrual bikini is offered as a comfortable option for bathing on the beach or in the pool during menstruation, without fear of possible leaks.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is the Primark proposal<\/h2>\n

Primark’s period bikini is actually just a black panties<\/strong>so it can be combined with almost any top.<\/p>\n

Two options are sold, one basic panty<\/strong>which costs 7 euros, and one of high waist<\/strong>, which is sold with a price of 10 euros. In my case, to test it I used the latter.<\/p>\n

As for its maintenance, it is very simple, since you simply have to wash it, by hand or by machine, without exceeding 40\u00baC. <\/strong><\/p>\n

I put it to the test<\/h2>\n

The Primark menstrual bikini label explains that it has precisely four layers that help absorb a light menstrual flow<\/strong>. This is something that we must take into account, since to put it to the test I have done it in two moments of my menstruation: the first day, when my flow is still light<\/strong>and the second, when it is much more abundant.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The test, both on the first day and on the second, consisted of four phases. In the first, I stayed for 10 minutes in a bathtub full of water<\/strong>. It could have been the beach or the pool, but it’s much easier to monitor the results in a bathtub. Afterwards, I sat on a white towel for another ten minutes. Next, I used the towel to dry myself directly. And finally, I weighed myself. I also did this before getting into the water, with the aim of checking if the bikini had gotten so soaked that it had increased a few grams.<\/p>\n

It should be noted that each test was carried out both with the Primark menstrual bikini and with another normal bikini bottom<\/strong>, also black. And it’s also important to note that this is not a scientific study. it’s just a reviews<\/em> made by one person. Still, let’s see what they were. my results. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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