Can I meditate during my period? (video)

She Thinx (reviews); Ashley Wells, Crystal Q., CC Liu, Dhr. Seven (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

What can I do about this?

Q: My menstrual period is uncomfortable, and it can be messy and disheartening. Can I meditate through it?

A: Yes. We feel you. Disposable tampons are no solution. Pads with "wings" are little better. We tried menstrual (deva) cups and reusable pads, which work. But they, like tampons, need application (shoving). Ugh.

Now we use common red shop rags folded and placed inside briefs; they're easy to wash cotton and really cheap by the dozen, like cloth diapers but more discreet. Now there's something even more convenient.

What's the answer to this refreshing time?

Period underwear or "Thinx" [like Spanx for the thinking gal] now come in styles that absorb up to four tampons’ worth. Just look at models posing in while wearing hi-waist style underwear. There's even a Love Your Period Set, featuring three crush-worthy undies.

How do Thinx work? These period undies look and feel like regular underwear but are built to absorb.

When Things Fall Apart

Try them risk-free. Period better. There's free shipping on the first order with an account and a 60 day money-back guarantee with free, no-hassle returns. Get started with a few favorites from other people with periods.

How much? Hiphugger ($34) holds up to two regular tampons' worth, as do the Boyshort ($39) and Hi-Waist ($38).

Let’s period better together. Get period inspiration, see new styles, and smash the taboo with SheThinx.com on Instagram (@shethinx). What does a period with Thinx look like? Share your experience using #Thinx. More