Chances are if you’ve ever looked into buying a pair of period panties, you’ve heard ofThinx.

One of the leaders in the period panty market, Thinx offers many different panty styles.

So, how exactly doperiod pantieswork?

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Their panties have been lauded by testers for being visually more appealing than regular period panties.

Moreover,Glamourstates that the Thinx panties are “breathable” and feature “super-absorbency.”

The range of styles is also touted as a bonus.

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Another major plus of Thinx panties is their size range as of now, theirwebsiteoffers sizes XS-4X.

New sizing was recently released though, which could make a difference if you want the most secure fit.

New York Times testers now recommend ordering your regular size.

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