I cannot praise this product highly enough. It has literally changed my life! I have an extremely heavy flow and am also a plus size lady. I wear a size 26-28 on bottom, so I usually have to use 2 "ultra long plus" disposable pads, end to end and overlapping, to handle my flow for about 3 hours. I get frequent flooding in the morning and would generally stain underwear, clothes, beds and seats during my period. Very embarrassing and very limiting in day to day life. I found the mega pad by accident when I was researching reusable sanitary options. The size and shape immediately appealed as it has protective flares in the places I generally leak from. I ordered two just to give them a try. Initially when I received the pads, I was dubious. They seemed a bit bulky and I thought it looked like the poppers would feel uncomfortable. Even still, I had spent money on them and I decided to give them a try.
I cannot express how glad I am that I tried them. I am converted! Zero leaks! Full coverage! Feel dry all the time! Less pain! No irritation! Soft and breathable! I can wear a mega pad for 6 hours!!!!! I don't stain the sheets!!!! These are real revelations for me. They come up perfect from a 60 wash and come out like new from the tumble dryer (on gentle). I had to wear disposables for a while over the weekend and honestly I couldn't wait to get back to my mega pads.
If you are in any doubt, I would say to you, please. Do yourself a favour and just get one to try. I promise you, you will never regret it. It's like really, luxurious, comforting, self-care and honestly it makes having your period so much more manageable and feels like you are actually doing something good for yourself.
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fresh as the forest...
Forest is our newest colourway, and is inspired by the dappled sunlight through the leaves of a dense mature tree.
Our usual luxurious organic cotton velour comes to life with Forest
did you know...
We are based in Cumbria UK, where all your HYF pads are made by women working from home. We do also have staff at HQ, cutting out the fabrics and packing up orders.
We believe in empowering women at work as well as empowering our customers with their menstrual cycle.
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love these, soo comfortable i dont feel them at all! and love the colour!
The pad is great — very comfortable, soft, easy to clean, and the size is just perfect. The material also feels really good. I love it!
These are absolutely fantastic and something I’ve been searching for for so long!
For starters, I am a chronic illness haver, and I have PCOS (now PMOS) and endometriosis, as you can imagine I have super specific needs. These are so light and breathable so they do not set off any allodynia or skin irritation, nor mess with my already broken temperature regulation.
Although it is suggested to get a size down especially for the bamboo, I decided to get my usual size (20), and I’m so glad I did. The band does not feel like it’s cutting me in half and they also do not fall down, and yet there is plenty room to accommodate for the massive bloating I get and for my various heat pads! If you prefer a tighter fit I can definitely see why sizing down is recommended.
To be able to choose from my own pad collection (which now also includes a mega pad from here which works perfectly fine with these shorts for me and makes me feel so secure) and stay comfortable and cosy is so important to me. I no longer have to suffer seams cutting in on my legs or uncomfortable bands when bloating. I even love wearing them when I’m not on my period, especially when it’s hot weather. Not to mention the absolutely wonderful customer service, so helpful and kind. I am overjoyed and can’t recommend them enough!
Great at removing chocolate from trousers, red wine from cream carpet, acrylic paint and sweat from white cotton school shirt... and of course blood.
Great pads. Well constructed, comfy, non-sweaty. Have worn HYF pads ever since I first got my period. Have even found that reusable pads help with cramping. (Once when I had to use a disposable one at work, the pain was so bad I got sent home!) The PUL feature is great as well. No more leaking straight through when sitting or standing in one position for ages. Well worth the buy. High recommend.
Very happy with these. Comfortable and efficient. And great to be savingso much from landfill.
Brilliant, small but mighty stain remover stick. Doesn’t peel my skin off my hands like other chemical ones do, and does great job.
10/10. I have noticed a difference in my hormones and even period pain since starting to use these organic cotton pads a year ago. The quality is exceptional and I am very grateful.
Lovely pads, very comfortable, gorgeous colour, fantastic value – and I couldn't even see the stitching that made them seconds! And of course made from organic cotton. On top of all this, kind, responsive and knowledgeable customer service. Everything to love!
I now have 3 pairs of size 10s in cotton ( I'm a size 10-12), 2 hipster pairs and one of the boyshorts. They are perfect; lovely cotton, well made, equally good with a pad/liner or not, no VPL and so comfortable.
I'd love to see some plain bright colours added to the range e.g red or jade green, and would definitely buy several more pairs if that happened. Highly recommended.
Well designed. Sits comfortably in underwear and comes in a cool selection of colours. Good for the end of the period cycle when flow is low.
Excellent service an quick delivery
Game changer
I'm glad I bought from the sporty range, my last cup was the classic and it was difficult to get the cup to unfold.This one is much better! Arrived quickly and good value as it lasts me a long time.
Great little carry pouch. Well made and discrete in my bag