when I wear pads, the adhesive usually balls up, ends up on the panties which then get transferred to my thighs and hands, and then it makes a mess everywhere - it gets smeared on countertops, onto toilet seats, etc. and is a pain to clean up …
any suggestions on how to avoid the adhesive balling up or this problem in general? it seems to be a problem with any brand I use, they all have adhesives to keep the pad in place in the panties 🤷♀️
made this post NSFW just in case anyone is squeamish about talk of pads and so on 😅
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here’s a photo of what I’m talking about:
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Cotton, for starters. Good sturdy cotton briefs. Nylon, silk, and Lycra don’t have enough “stick potential”. Boxers and boyshorts are too long to fold the wings underneath, so usually I have a designated Sacrificial Set for the Week of Blood. If you have thick thighs or are very active, your pads are just gonna bunch up. Such is the way of things. But wings and cotton briefs do a lot of good.
As far as disposable period panties go? I’m just gonna say it. They’re just adult Depends sold in single packs. I have a spare set in my backpack in case I need a Very Disposable Sacrificial Set for when the Week of Blood catches me by surprise. (got a fun, random cycle. wheeeee) If you genuinely like period panties that much, save yourself the grief and get adult diapers. Zero shame. They work great in a pinch, they’re just not environmentally friendly, or cost-effective. I have one as a Break Glass In Case Of Emergency.
For the most part, I only use pads at night, or for the last three or four days. First two days, it’s tampons. It’s just cheaper and cleaner that way.