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How To Choose A Menstrual Pad

Choosing the right menstrual pad for your period

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Did you know: 60% of women wear the wrong size pad? 100% can change that. At Always, your protection and comfort are our priority. We know that having a menstrual pad that fits properly provides you with the period protection you need. The ‘one size fits all’ thinking doesn’t quite work when choosing your feminine hygiene products. Everyone is a unique size and has a unique menstrual flow. A fit based on your shape and flow offers you the best protection and comfort. We want to help you find your best pad with Always My Fit™.

It is a common misconception among many women that all feminine pads are the same and that they all leak! Unfortunately, when many women experience a leak they often blame themselves and not their sanitary pad, tampon or period cup. The truth is that a lot of women do not know that leak free periods are possible when finding the right pad coverage. Did you know that pads come in different lengths and front-back coverages to match your specific protection needs? A longer daytime pad (or using a specially designed night time pad) can increase the coverage front to back and reduce leaks.

The Always products are designed to fit different body shapes and sizes and to provide protection for all types of period flows (from a light flow to a very heavy flow). Whether you prefer a sanitary pad with wings or without wings, thick pads (Always Maxi pads) or thin pads (Always Infinity, Always Radiant, and Always Ultra Thin), or day or overnight protection, there are several options of pads to choose from to fit your shape and flow.

In order to help you make the best selection from our range of products, we have prepared an easy sizing chart for you to use: Always My Fit. Simply select your panty size and menstrual flow level to find the coordinating size pad for you. Or take our Always My Fit Quiz here. The Better It Fits, The Better It Protects.

Find your fit with Always My Fit here:

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The Always My Fit sizing chart can be found on the top of Always’ pad packages and the numbered size is found on each Always pad package. Here’s to better period protection!

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