I wish more people knew how the period affects EVERYTHING!! I'm a voice actor, and I schedule vocally stressful sessions for before or after my period, because our vocal cords are more susceptible to damage during. it's wild! (and I will NEVER go back to disposable period products, I'm sat here wearing my reusable period pants. thank you so much for talking about this! we need more people to talk about this!!)
I was on state insurance as a child due to my family's low income and other contributing factors. So I got to lose my health insurance when I turned "19 and childless". Fun. Proud to be an American
I'm so happy you created a line of period underwear! I used to use my Thinx every cycle until I found out they were linked to uterine cancer. I need to stock up on yours!
I'm transmasc and have to look into getting a PMDD diagnosis, and I can't tell you how validating it is to hear someone say that menstruation actually can & does affect day-to-day life. It gets...bad. Not to mention, my own Month Problems tend to have false ends; I use a cup (and occasionally reusable pads or clean rags when I can't be bothered) but a couple of pairs of underwear like this would definitely make life a little easier, I think. ...and you know you've definitely hit adulthood when you get excited about laundry-drying systems 💀 Dryers aren't usually used in Ireland and I would seriously be lost without my clothes horse.
I am 100% a tampon girly 💖✨ im 20 and i started my period at 11 and ive only ever used pads until Feb 2024 where i tried tampons for the first time and wow! It changed the period game, i use the lil lets non applicator tampons, they are amazing and made by a female gynaecologist which is a huge plus in my opinion ❤️❤️ I do want to try period underwear though but i absolutely despise pads 🤢🥴 so idk
I hate pads too but I love period underwear! I will say for the first days/heavier flow days it definitely can get that same feeling of blood just sitting on top of the fabric that pads give you, but I would still recommend trying a pair for nights or light days to see how you like them. Have also been meaning to try a menstrual cup sometime as a tampon replacement but I’m a little scared😅
As someone with a birth control implant I've been on my period for 6 months plus I've lost count😅 period pads have changed my life!!! Don't count them out!!😊 super excited to check out the period panties!!!
JUST got my period & my Kayaness period undies are out for delivery today! I'm really excited to give them a go, which the fact that I'm literally excited about underwear is a testament to how exciting my life is LOL. I never thought I'd get to a point where I'd be comfy trying them out but your videos and info about caring for them/wearing them and cleaning gave me the push I needed to try it out. THANK YOU for making them high waisted btw! I've been a longtime sub/viewer and can't say enough good things about your content
I have two pairs of period underwear and am saving up to buy more. As someone with a moderate flow on my heaviest days, my period underwear lasts my work day, then I put on the fresh pair after I come home and shower. I'm using organic pads otherwise, not ideal, but it's better than the garbage I used as a kid, haha. I'm hoping to have enough saved up to fill out my drawer by the fall
I did the pre-order of the high waist and love them. I really appreciate that there’s no mesh on the high-waist option, like that other brand. As a plus size person, I like that the leg holes don’t feel like a tourniquet, though I do wish they provided a little more coverage for those of us with more front to cover 😂 but that’s difficult in any period panty. Overall, great product and I plan to add to my collection as my budget allows.
I only have one pair of Kayaness underwear so far, but let me tell y'all, I LOVE THEM. I have 7 pairs of the brand that you (Shelbi) used to use, and my main issue with those underwear themselves is the lack of coverage in the front and how easily they leak from the sides. I have endometriosis so my flow can be unpredictable and some days with that other brand I have to change the underwear within minutes of waking up. With the Kayaness pair that I have, I have coincidentally worn them on my heaviest day each cycle and they work FLAWLESSLY. The coverage in the front is the perfect length and they haven't even come close to leaking. Will for sure be buying more when I have the money! Also, Alter Eco is my favorite chocolate brand and I get myself a truffle literally every time I'm at the store lol
Hey Shelbie, I just checked Kaianess website. Good job! Hope yall will grow and eventually come out with a bikini style. Even if its less leakproof, some of us have smaller flow. Love and congrats
Very excited about your period underwear!! I also used to use the other brand but especially after some health concerns (that I didn’t have free mental capacity to research if it was true or not) with those ones I didn’t feel comfortable buying them and I’ve been really in need of some more period underwear for a while. And a great new way to support your channel 😊. I wear a bunch of pairs because with an irregular cycle I like to wear them when I’m in the “danger zone” so I don’t get caught unprepared somewhere like work. And it’s guilt free when it’s not a disposable product so finding reusable products was a game changer for me … I think almost ten years ago. Also *yes to bidets*. 🎉
I also get triggered when trying to look for things. It was one of the first mental health things I noticed was an issue as a teen, it was that bad. I became actively mean when I couldn't find my dancing shoes for show choir.
Just wrapped up my cycle and it was my first cycle with kayaness. so grateful that they aren't lacy, I always be ripping another brand because why is there two inches of lacy on top. I also found that they aren't as bulky! looking forward to ordering more. I will say that the tanks are very cute, but as someone who is blessed in the chest, I don't think i'll be ordering another one 😂
I would definitely try your undies once I need update my current period undies, I have a really heavy flow and I used to used tampons primarily but I just found that I was going through them so fast as they were so expensive that period underwear was an awesome investment.
I would say that the amount of period underwear I use per cycle equals the number of pads I used to use. I would base it off that for people trying to figure it out. My period underwear are actually more comfortable than my normal underwear. But the normal underwear I have isn’t great quality - need to find some better options. I got my period underwear from Aisle because they were the first company to make them and they’re B corp certified. But they are in Canada, so Shelbi’s brand might be better for people wanting to support American companies. Haven’t tried her underwear. I personally don’t like high-wasted underwear, but I’m sure they’re great for people who do
I can’t believe I never thought to bring my period underwear into the shower with me…. Did that right after watching since it’s my shark week and boy oh boy, great decision. I’ll also be trying out those boy shorts to sleep in! I’m always running out so it’ll be worth it!!!
i don't have a super heavy flow so i just wear one pair of period underwear a day (well, i guess 2- one during the day and one at night). a thong when I'm just spotting, then like a full coverage brief type, and then boxer style on my heavier days.
It was interesting to listen to your period routine, although I've used menstrual cup for 1,5 year now. Never felt better and calmer before. I started from pads. I was so stressed while period so my back hurt after sleep (I tensed it while asleep). Then I used tampons, but after years I felt dry inside, it was uncomfortable. Then I decided to try a menstrual cup. I was kinda sceptical and it took some time to dare to use it. Actually, one blogger I followed had a discount for a cups kit. I liked the shape that it hadn't had a 'tail', so last 1,5 years were great. Sometimes it leaks a bit, but it's not a big deal. I am thinking of buying period underwear just for a reason not to spoil my usual underwear with stains. A big plus is how much money you save by not buying pads or tampons.
I tried so hard to get on board with period underwear. Sadly it just doesn’t work for me. I am a heavy flow, 7 day gal who rents and doesn’t have a washer and dryer. Last thing I want to do on my period is be soaking and washing them in the shower or tub or sink. I’ve returned back to regular pads as the underwear I used has gotten smelly and somewhat itchy.
I am looking for something for when I am sleeping as like an extra leak protection. For some reason my body gets me up every 2 hours during the start of my period. Seems like it can be heavy while I am sleeping, which is annoying. Thanks for the code!
I feel this isnt realistic for most ppl. How many ppl dont work from home and actually get a chance to switch out their period underwear at work? Im not understanding the concept that you just bleed in these throughout the day especially when you have a heavy flow, im assuming it can real messy. also i feel like you waste a lot of water just having to clean these and youre not washing them with a full load of laundry, sounds wasteful. also $32 for 1 underwear when i probably need 4-5 throughout the week, thats over $130!
Ngl I have a very heavy flow and love period underwear but that's like- just because I don't like pads 😭 I usually use period underwear in combination w tampons for the first 2 days since they're the heaviest days and then I usually just use the period underwear. I only own 3 though and just alternate them thorough the day 🫡 ....I got them from another brand tho and it was just $52 for all 3 🥸
Love this! if anyone is balling on a budget and wants to try a menstrual cup- i LOVE MY JUNE CUP! it’s only $8 and I have tried so many cups, but I always come back to my $8 june cup. It’s the best! Also I have used The Period Company’s period underwear because they have underwear starting from $9-12 and I do like that brand as well, although i only do the medium flow kind bc I find the heavy too bulky. Haven’t try your brand yet but it looks really cool!
Really helpful shower setup tips, ty! However, you said that you wait until you have 4-7 pairs then you wash them, I was wondering do you leave them all in the bucket after rinsing them until they're washed? If so, do you worry about them sitting in the bucket for that long?
I've been thinking about these aura rings for a while now, I have endometriosis(suspected by me and my docs) and looking into these I've been wondering if they can track/ tell me when a flair up is coming on. So hopefully I can get ahead and help reduce the pain If anyone has experience with these rings and endo to help track with flair ups I'd really really love to know
kayaness is literally the most comfortable period underwear I've ever used. Absolutely love your product and am so thankful to finally find an ethical, environmentally friendly, and affordable option. Thank you for all the hard work you guys put into it!
Rinsing them in the shower with you is so clever! The most annoying part of period underwear to me is having to rinse out multiple pairs a day, then tossing em in the bucket. I'll try this strategy next cycle though!
18:49 for those on a budget/renting/ just in general can't get a bidet, I highly recommend getting a Peri Bottle! Pretty much a handheld bidet squirt bottle
I am slowly transitioning to a more sustainable period each cycle! Due to cost, I buy 1 pair of period underwear every cycle or 2 until I have enough pairs to get through most of my cycle! Just a few more to go and my next will definitely be from Kayaness!! Thank you for providing a sustainable, transparent, and small business!
I’ve been using period panties for about 5 years now, too… and I love them (so does my daughter). I feel secure and comfortable. One thing I am curious about, have you prototyped any that have snaps on the sides for ease of change while out and about. As someone who has had to change her period panties in a public restroom, it is not a peaceful feeling to have to strip down your bottom half completely to change.
Can you please make a video on ways to pay respects to pass loved ones. I really struggle with how wasteful fake flowers are, and how harming balloons can be to release. I think we should bring awareness to this issue and let's offer other ideas like planting a plant on the grave, or thrifting something to put on their grave.
As a niece of a mortician, Some cemeteries have plant restrictions, so you would have to speak with the cemetery to see if planting is ok. My family leaves rocks
This is the only time I've been legit excited to hear an influencer launching a clothing line omg. I find shopping so overwhelming and often turn to your channel for help on shopping more sustainably!
I've already bought some and used them! They are soooo comfortable for my plus size body. The shorts don't roll up, they might ride up but that's everything. And when it does it isn't uncomfortable!! So freaking nice. The other cut feel soooooo secure and it's so much better than other period underwear I've owned. And I have a heavy ass flo so this hasn't leaked or felt super uncomfortable when wearing it throughout the day. happy to be able to support Shelby too!
just made my first purchase from kayaness ^^ im excited i do have the same experience with reusable pads, they keep moving around because they dont have grip and just 1 clutch. lol
Thank you for sharing the realities! Period dignity for all❤ So many women STILL dont have access to sanitary materials- can you imagine how women in places like yemen, sudan, congo, gaza etc cope with the experience of periods when no materials, no clean water??!!!!
*Please ignore if this is too personal* do you think birth control has a place in sustainable/zero waste lifestyles? I have an iud and I was thinking of how period underwear would be great bc my flow lightened up tremendously. I haven’t bought a full box of pads in literal years, which I’d consider unintentionally zero waste
birth control is health related and therefore not a “consumer choice”. It’s weird to me to think about it that way, especially since not all forms of birth control are available to everyone. People should make decisions about their birth control based on their medical needs, not to be a sustainable consumer.
Also side note before anyone else jumps on this comment, not having children is not more sustainable. Don't anyone think they're superior for not having kids. That is a personal choice and should be supported either way ❤️ I am personally on the pill but that doesn't have anything to do with sustainablily for me, it helps minimize pain and something i just found out recently is that it's kind of an antidepressant? Wild 🤷
I mentioned this as well. My IUD has made my period light to nonexistent. I haven't purchased period products in years. Obviously any contraceptive product will only be worth looking into if you are seeking contraception (or are at least otherwise not trying to have children). But for anyone considering contraceptive options, it's worth noting that some of them have the potential pleasant bonus of much lighter periods (or even no periods).
Hi! Can’t wait to try the new underwear!! Can you please share examples of your hang dry system? I have the exact same setup and was contemplating buying a retractable cable to hang dry but yours seems even better!!! Thanks for all you do!
I do too. I figure since I rinse them until the water runs totally clear, they’re probably pretty clean. I always wash my clothes with cold water, and I wouldn’t put them with whites or anything nice.
No I wash them with my clothes too! The brand of period underwear I use say it's totally fine to do that. We're rinsing them out before washing anyways so its really no different from washing normal underwear
I’m not in the market for period underwear right now. I haven’t experienced a menstrual cycle in over 6 years. But if that changes, I’ll definitely buy from kayaness. They look super nice!
I appreciate your candor. It couldn't be easy putting this out there but I'll just say, you changed my whole life years ago with regards to aunt Flo coming to visit. Thanks ☺️
I hate having to pre-rinse stuff before laundry day, esp now that I don't have a washer in-home and have to walk or drive to the laundromat, and live with 2 amab people. 😢 But I have one pair that was really hard to get the blood smell out of because I didn't pre-rinse. So I will try to do better, and doing it in the shower rather than the sink seems like a good idea.
i wanted a bidet for quite a while and finally installed an attachment on my toilet this last weekend. i’m still getting used to it but i already know that it was definitely worth it!!
I used reusable pads - I had a tumor that caused tsunamis everyday. Surgery fixed that permanently. I love the idea to have my daughter use undies when her cycle starts. I hope the sizing works for tweens/teens!
I would LOVE to try your underwear, but i cant afford to buy 7 pairs all at once. Is it possible to hosts "deals" where is you buy more than one you get them cheaper? Or Bogo deals? You deserve everything you put into your product and i definitely do not want to take that from you, but a started pack would be incredibly helpful, financially.
Totally get it & appreciate all the feedback! We have bundle deals that apply automatically on the website (we should put that on the page lol) I’ll get to working on that!!
Great video!!! I didn't have much of a cycle rn and I just use cloth..... But I will definitely be getting some of these for my daughter when she comes of age! I haven't checked your site yet, but if you don't have a "first period kit" that'd be sooooo cool for you guys to look into! I 1,000% trust that your company is doing the best of the best!! I've watched you since you were in the Garage Apt and you have helped me on my Zero/Low waste journey all along the way ❤. Thanks friend!
I've been needing more period undies and have been wanting to try other brands bc the victorias secret ones I use (I purchased them quite a while back bc while VS isn't a sustainable brand, with their coupons they were all i could afford at the time) are nice but I think they could defo be comfier. plus the second you said it was your brand I wanted to try :) also ty ty ty for being size inclusive for the small people. when I looked at the size chart and saw XS was 23" I could have cried. I think there could even be an XXS option.
This month will be the third time I use my period underwear and I can already tell that it is absolutley amazing! But I still have my menstrual cup and rest of tampons and pads (for sudden situations and also for guests).
I used to be a menstrual cup girly but can’t now that I have an iud and I’ve been thinking about switching to period underwear this might be a sign. I will say I don’t wear high waisted pants at all so I a bikini silhouette would be awesome 🙏 ik the production process takes a while but I would definitely order multiples
I think it'd be nice if you go even deeper in explaining this. I still have a few quesitons lol - Do you have to rinse the underwear immediately after use? I heard that its bad to leave it as the blood will dry out and accumulate. - Will you come out with more colors? ( Clay and sage would be nice) -Will we get a tour of the facility where the underwear and the other products are made? -Im assuming that at the end of its life the underwear will still have to go to landfill right? - I think itd be nice if you guys explore the reusable pad market (find a better way to keep it from sliding around. Maybe more snap closures?)
You are so real for the uncomfortable noises with the cup 🤣🤣🤣😭😭 I have endo and the only thing that’s helped is a stupidly high dose of norethindrone, but before that I used a disc. Now I don’t have periods anymore (bc of the medicine) but I would absolutely try your design if I still did (and will return to them if, god forbid, I end up getting periods again 😵💫)
TMI question- I just wonder how do you change the cup? for example in cubicle at work? I have very heavy period.. Do you still need to get in with your fingers to get it out? If yes then blood would cover my fingers and there is no water to wash my hands before I touch anything else. With period pants - usually you need to change the underwear which may difficult if you wear trousers or jeans and carry them in your bag for all day… and the nightmare of thought that it may leaks or smells…
@@eveliinalt my job isn't a typical 9-5 so it works very well for me - i work only a few hours at a time. But even on a heavy day for me, my cup does well without changing for a while
Regarding traveling with period underwear, I wonder if also adding a wash sack like the Scrubba one would be helpful + those wash sheets. For air travel there wouldn't be an issue with liquids. And yeah it's a chore to wash and hang dry these wherever you're staying, but having a period is a chore in itself in my opinion so might as well do what you gotta to to enjoy your trip!
what are your laundry closet door hooks called? I looked all over the place and couldn't find anything like them, we have the same setup in our house and those hooks would be amazing.
It looks like your underwear brand has good coverage. I personally just use my period underwear for a backup in case my cup leaks, but it only has the pad part where the normal underwear lines are! I really love the cup b/c I can't feel the blood falling out and I feel I can go longer without emptying it than what I do changing a pad. The downside to a cup is that when you need to change it in public, you better hope it's a single person bathroom with the sink in the room. I've had to change it in a normal public bathroom and I came out with blood all over my hand. I know I've heard of people taking their water bottle in with them to rinse it and rinse their hand, but I'm just supposed to sit it on the ground!?! yuck!
Love, love the Oura as well! Had one for about 2 years and I love it soooo much! It's amazing what things affect your sleep, readiness, resilience and recognises housework as exercise!! Win!!
I love period underwear but as a heavy flow girly I haven’t found a brand that works for the first half of my cycle. Ideally I would like to use 2-3max a day cause it’s inconvenient to change underwear midday when you work and you wear pants. I will give yours a go and see
Obviously this is not something everyone can implement, but my zero waste period routine at the moment is....having an IUD. After my IUD being in for a couple of years, my period got to where it doesn't come most months, and when it does, it's light enough that I often don't even bother to have any pad or anything, I just free bleed and wash my underwear (there isn't enough bleeding to leak through my underwear). It's been an extremely pleasant side effect of the IUD, Worth taking into account if you are considering contraceptive options. (Before the IUD, I used both a menstrual cup and period underwear, and I enjoyed both. Side note, I have never pre-rinsed my period underwear. I just throw it in the laundry. Everything has been fine so far.)
I have to say, I'm a cup person. Love a cup, will probably always use a cup. However my young daughter who has just started her cycle loves your underwear! Great investment I believe.
Ha I just realized I like watching your videos just for hanging out with you like a friend cuz my spouse walked by and was like how do you watch 20 minutes about such a simple thing 😆 1) buy period underwear 2)bleed 3) wash said underwear 4) repeat. Done. They don't understand 😅
I hope you get answers about your irregular cycles. It’s so important to talk about so that people feel more comfortable reaching out for help and we can catch endo, fibroids etc. early
Let's be honest, chocolate tastes better when the farmers know that there process is good or needs to change for a better product. Many of the big companies mix a verity of cocoa with different process together to make there chocolate so they never give back any feedback to the farmers (farmers typically never taste the end product of there labor since there so many variable that goes into making chocolate)
Reusable pads can have more than one set of snaps, and I’ve seen at least one brand with a grippy portion on the back. Good that you’ve found an option that works for you, but I feel that at least the snap thing should’ve been pointed out. I got a few pads from GladRags earlier this year, and while I’d prefer having more snaps, my experience has been satisfactory enough; they’re explicit about gender inclusivity, they only use cotton and metal snaps in their pads, and they give back to folks in need of menstrual supplies. I bought them because I’ve kept putting off making my own, which I still might do, adding more snaps and customizing the design to my liking.
