First Period Underwear for Girls
Period protection she can pull on like her usual undies. Start with Bumpers Briefs for first and early periods, or compare the styles below for spotting, school days and sleep.
Three styles. Different jobs.
Bumpers Briefs
Start here for first and early periods.
A familiar brief shape with absorbent lining and Bumpers side barriers for extra protection at the sides.
UnderLiner
For spotting and light days.
A thin cotton liner brief for discharge and the lighter days at the start or end of her period.
UnderShortie
For more coverage, including sleep.
A boyleg shape with protection from front waistband to back waistband. For school, everyday wear and overnight.
One pair first, or five in rotation.
Trying period undies for the first time? A single pair lets her check the feel and fit. Ready to stock the drawer? The First Period Starter Bundle contains five pairs of Bumpers Briefs.
See the available size, colour, current price and bundle terms before choosing.
Built for the first period years.
Bumpers Briefs combine a soft, stretchy brief with four layers of absorbent lining and side barriers. Familiar to put on. Reusable after washing.
For school, pack a spare pair and a wet pouch so she can change when she needs to. The right style and a secure fit matter, especially while she learns her flow.
From the people wearing them.
“Very comfortable product which works for teens”
Ian M., verified Bumpers buyer
“Really comfortable, not bulky and a great shape. My preferred, compared to all other brands tried.”
Sab.., verified Bumpers buyer
A few useful answers.
Which style should we start with?
Bumpers Briefs are designed for first and early period years. Choose UnderLiner for spotting, discharge and light days, or UnderShortie for a boyleg fit and fuller front-to-back coverage. Check the absorbency information on each product page against her flow.
How do I choose her size?
Use the size chart before ordering. Before removing the hygiene sticker, try the undies over clean underwear. Slide a pinky finger under the fabric around the widest part of her bum. No resistance suggests they are too big; digging in or a fight suggests too small. A little resistance is the fit to aim for.
What should she pack for school?
A spare pair of period undies, a wet pouch for a used pair and whichever other period products she prefers. Help her work out where she can change and who she can ask for support.
How often should she change?
Her flow and the style she wears determine when she needs a fresh pair. Check how the undies feel and change before they are saturated. Pack a spare while she gets familiar with her period. Absorbency is not a promise of a fixed number of hours.
How do we wash and dry them?
After checking the fit, wash before first wear. After use, rinse in lukewarm water until it runs clear, then machine wash cold with similar colours. Skip fabric softener and the tumble dryer. Air dry fully before wearing again. See the full care guide.
Can she use pads as well?
She can choose the period products that feel comfortable for her. The guides and comparison video below explain the options, including pads and tampons.
Useful reading, when you need it.
Signs her first period may be coming
What to look out for, and how to prepare together.
Periods and sport
Keep the conversation about periods open, at home and around sport.
A first guide to pads and tampons
A practical introduction to the other options in her period kit.
Pads or Period Undies: Which One's Best?
There is more than one way to manage a period. Watch the original comparison of pads and period undies together, then let her decide what feels comfortable.
Start with a pair she feels good in.
Choose her style, check her size and keep a spare ready.