Managing your periods
Periods can be a real pain but they don’t have to get in the way of your normal life. Read our tips on how to manage your period at work and at play!
At work
Managing your period at work can be hard at times. We all know the feeling of trying to sneak to the toilet with a tampon hidden up our sleeve! Why not ask your boss if you can keep a shared supply of products in the ladies toilets. If the company isn’t willing to provide the products you might find the other women you work with would be happy to chip in. The new Lil-Lets packaging features a removable band for discretion and our Silk Comfort compact applicator tampons and FreshLOCKTM towels have a whisper wrapper® which means they don’t make the tell tale rustling noise that can often be embarrassing in a shared toilet. If possible try planning out your day so your day so you don’t have long meetings, or extended times without breaks. This will stop you worrying about leaks and make you feel more confident to carry on with your day.
On a night out
Typical! You’ve got a great night out planned and then your period arrives. Don’t panic! There are lots of things you can do to make you feel more confident. Firstly make sure you take plenty of products with you. Lil-Lets Silk Comfort compact applicator tampons and FreshLOCKTM towels have a grey whisper wrapper® so nobody will see them in your bag. Lil-Lets tampons expand widthways for better protection against leaks, and our FreshLOCK TM towels are twice as absorbent as the leading brand, so you can carry on your night without worrying. For extra re-assurance some women find wearing dark clothes and making regular toilet trips makes them more relaxed.
On holiday
If you’re comfortable using tampons they are your best choice for a holiday, especially if you will be spending lots of time in a bikini and doing lots of swimming! Lil-Lets Silk Comfort compact applicator tampons and non-applicator tampons expand widthways for better protection against leaks so you can enjoy the sun without worrying. If you prefer to use towels it doesn’t mean you need to stay locked up in your hotel room! You can still wear your bikini but trying teaming it with some cute denim shorts or a wrap around sarong. Lil-Lets FreshLOCKTM towels are twice as absorbent as the leading brand and have wings to keep them in place. If you doing a bit of sightseeing make sure you take a good supply of products in your bag along with some wipes to keep you fresh and clean.
At the gym
Even though you might not always feel like it, exercise can actually help reduce period pain and lift your mood. Always use a fresh tampon or towel before you start and change it when you finish to help you stay feeling fresh. Tampons are perfect for swimming and if you are doing more physical exercise. Lil-Lets Silk Comfort compact applicator tampons expand widthways for better protection against leaks. If you prefer to use towels it doesn’t mean you can’t carry on as normal, although you will have to avoid swimming until your period has finished. Lil-Lets FreshLOCKTM towels are twice as absorbent as the leading brand and have wings to keep them in place. If you suffer with sore tender breasts make sure you wear a good sports bra so you feel more comfortable. If you don’t feel like doing anything too strenuous try going for a brisk walk or do some yoga stretches which will help with cramps and make you feel calmer and more relaxed.