frequently asked questions
moodies and how it works
What exactly is menstrual underwear and how does it work?
Moodies are panties that can absorb menstrual blood and light urine loss, meaning you no longer need to use sanitary pads, tampons or other drainage products.
Moodies uses technical fabrics in the crotch that absorb moisture, spread it and ensure that you do not leak. Against your skin is a fine sports fabric that easily lets moisture through and ensures that it feels dry.
These are all breathable fabrics, which are provided with an antibacterial wash, which means that there is hardly any odor and it is very natural and hygienic. In this blog we will tell you everything you want to know about menstrual underwear.
my first moodies, how do I start?
Start by washing the moodies at a maximum of 40 degrees before you start wearing your Moodies. This is really important to get the absorption in the crotch active (compare it to a new towel that also does not dry properly if it has not been washed yet).
And then hang the moodies to dry (never in the dryer).
If this is your first time wearing period underwear, we advise you to wear it on a quiet day at home, so that you can get used to it and check that you have chosen the right absorbency.
And if you still find it hard to make the switch, just start with nights in moodies. No more dirty sheets and no waste!
Does moodies menstrual underwear also work during heavy periods?
If you suffer from a very heavy period, we advise you to use moodies in combination with, for example, a cup or a tampon. We also advise you to purchase our heavy-overnight or super absorption.
We would also like to point out that it is wise to consult a doctor in case of an extremely heavy period. This could prevent complications later in life. Read more about this in our blog about heavy menstruation or heavy menstruation teenagers
Does menstrual underwear also work for urine loss?
Moodies are ideal if you suffer from light urine loss. 1 in 4 women will eventually suffer from this.
It can be very pleasant, especially when doing sports, or simply to feel confident.
The antibacterial wash used in the fabrics in the gusset ensures that no odors are released and that it is hygienic. The waterproof layer ensures that you do not leak. You can find more information about this in our blog about urine loss.
Is menstrual underwear hygienic?
Sure! The first and second layer in the crotch have undergone an antibacterial wash, allowing you to wear your moodies hygienically for 8-10 hours. This wash remains active for approximately 75 washes.
If you do get smells, it is best to give the panties a more intensive cleaning. You can read more about this on the page How do I wash moodies .
do you feel wetness when wearing moodies menstrual underwear?
The top layer of the gusset is made of a sports fabric that allows blood or urine to pass through easily and does not give a wet feeling.
If you have always worn tampons, you will have to get used to the feeling of blood flowing from your vagina into your panties. That's actually very natural.
We recommend trying the pants at home for the first time on a quiet day.
can I combine other menstrual products with moodies?
If you have moodies with the correct absorption, you do not need additional menstrual products.
If you have a heavy period or if you want to feel more confident, it can be useful to combine menstrual underwear with a cup or a tampon.
how many moodies do I need to get through my period?
Of course, this depends on how often you wash your panties, but assuming that this is 1 or 2 times during your menstrual period, we estimate that you will need 4 or 5 pairs of panties.
Check out our blog for more information about this.
Which absorption menstrual underwear should I choose?
Every woman has a different menstrual cycle. So you will have to determine that yourself.
For the night it can be nice to choose a heavy, heavy-overnight or super absorbency and this also applies to days when you have a heavy period.
The days you normally menstruate are a moderate or moderate-heavy nice and if you think you might lose a drop the light is recommended. Read more about the different absorptions of moodies menstrual panties here .
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when should you change menstrual underwear?
With an average period you can wear moodies for a whole day or night (8-10 hours). But every period and every body is different, and if your flow is intense, the cross cannot absorb it all at once. Then choose heavy or heavy-overnight absorption, sometimes with an additional solution such as a tampon or cup.
We recommend trying it first for a day when you are relaxed at home, so that you can really experience how it works for you. And a trick: if the seams in the crotch become damp, it's time to change!
why is wearing moodies menstrual underwear good for the environment?
An average menstruator produces 60-90 kilos of menstrual waste (tampons and sanitary towels) in a lifetime. This contains a lot of plastics and often even chemicals.
By wearing menstrual underwear, we reduce waste together and make the planet a little happier. Read more about the sustainability of moodies here.
is moodies menstrual underwear vegan?
Our menstrual underwear and packaging are completely vegan. No animal products have been used.
what is an antibacterial wash?
An antibacterial wash is a wash with silver chloride to ensure that the panties can be worn hygienically for 8-10 hours and to prevent odors.
For the antibacterial wash, RUCO-BAC is used. This is a biocide that is used as a wash to kill bacteria, fungi and/or viruses. In this way, on the one hand, the skin and mucous membranes are protected against inflammation and infections and, on the other hand, the multiplication of bacteria that cause an unpleasant odor is inhibited.
This wash is permanent and is not harmful to the skin.
moodies everyday en hoe werkt het
wat is het verschil tussen menstruatie ondergoed en everyday ondergoed?
In het everyday ondergoed zit een extra laag badstof verwerkt. Deze badstof is speciaal voor het opnemen van urine. Daarnaast is het broekje ook zo behandeld dat er minder geurtjes vrij komen.
Daarnaast zijn de modellen van het everyday ondergoed zo ontworpen dat ze ook fijn zijn om te dragen tijdens je zwangerschap. Ze vormen naar je lichaam en vooral in die periode is het fijn om zulke broekjes in huis te hebben.
Als laatste is het everyday ondergoed ook beter te gebruiken wanneer je te maken hebt met afscheiding. Het kruisje in het everyday ondergoed is zo ontworpen dat het beter opvangt en minder ruikt.
waarom niet gebruiken met menstruatie bloed?
in de everyday lijn gusset zit een tweede laag terry. Deze laag terry is niet goed geschikt voor het opvangen en absorberen van bloed. Daarom raden wij niet aan om deze broekjes van de everyday lijn te gebruiken voor je menstruatie. Voor de modellen van de everyday lijn hebben we goede alternatieven die wel goed zijn voor menstruatie. Kijk dus vooral welke menstruatie onderbroeken we aanbieden.
hoeveel urine verlies kan everyday ondergoed opvangen?
Ons everyday ondergoed heeft twee verschillende absorpties, licht en gemiddeld-zwaar. De everyday string laser-cut heeft een lichte absorptie en kan ongeveer 5 ml aan urine verlies opvangen. De everyday hiphugger laser-cut en de everyday hipster lace hebben een gemiddeld-zware absorptie. Deze twee broekjes kunnen tot wel 13 ml urine verlies opvangen.
Heb je het idee dat je net iets meer verliest dan wij aangeven dat het broekje aankan, probeer het dan alsnog. Soms kan een broekje je nog verrassen. Mocht dit niet het geval zijn dan hebben wij een 40 dagen proefperiode bij je eerste betelling.
kan ik het ook gebruiken tijdens het sporten?
Jazeker, deze broekjes zijn top voor tijdens het sporten. De everyday string laser-cut en everyday hiphugger laser-cut zijn bijvoorbeeld erg fijn voor onder een strakke sportbroek, want deze zie je niet.
Draag je een losser broekje, zoals een voetbal broekje of een losse joggingsbroek, dan raden we de everyday hipster lace aan. Dit broekje sluit net wat beter aan onder losse kleding en dan heb je dus wat meer zekerheid.
gaat het niet ruiken?
Alle lagen hebben een antibacteriële wassing, om ervoor te zorgen dat er zo min mogelijk geurtjes vrijkomen en houdt het ook een stuk hygiënischer.
Indien je toch last krijgt van geurtjes, dan kun je het beste het broekje een intensievere schoonmaak beurt geven. Op de pagina Hoe was ik moodies lees je hier meer over.
welke absorpties zijn er?
Er zijn 2 verschillende absorptie, licht en gemiddeld-zwaar. Bekijk onze absorptie pagina en ontdek jouw beste incontinentiebroekje passend bij jouw urineverlies en jouw stijl. Met het juiste absorptieniveau kun je onze incontinentiebroekjes dragen gedurende 8 tot 10 uur.
hoe kan ik de broekjes het beste onderhouden?
Was het broekje voordat je het voor het eerst gebruikt. Was de broekjes op max 40 graden, dit kan gewoon met je andere was. Wel zonder wasverzachter. De broekjes mogen niet in de droger, hang ze binnenste buiten te drogen. Check voor meer info onze wasvoorschriften.
ik heb al eerder gekocht bij moodies, maar dit is mijn eerste aankoop van de everyday lijn. Werkt de 40 dagen proefperiode nog?
Ja, dan kan je alsnog gebruik maken van de 40 dagen proefperiode.
Omdat dit je eerste aankoop van een broekje van de everyday lijn is, mag je eerst het product testen. Bevalt het niet, dan kan je het product binnen 40 dagen nog retourneren of omruilen.
how were your moodies?
Should I wash menstrual underwear before using it?
Yes, indeed! That is very important.
Not only from a hygienic point of view, but especially because the absorbent material in the panties does not work if it has not been washed first.
Compare it to a new towel! You won't get dry if you dry yourself with it if you haven't washed it first.
So first wash at 40 degrees! And check the washing instructions !
How often can you use and wash moodies menstrual panties?
If the washing instructions are followed, moodies will last for at least 50-60 washes, so depending on how often you wear them, you can use them for at least 3 years.
what do I do with my moodies menstrual pants after I rinse them?
Once you have worn the moodies, rinse them under the tap or in the shower. Then you hang the moodies over the edge of your laundry basket or somewhere else until you start washing. Of course, you don't have to do separate laundry for the moodies.
Make sure you don't use fabric softener (pods also contain fabric softener) and don't put them in the dryer.
can I spin moodies menstrual underwear?
You can simply spin your moodies with your other laundry. Do not put the moodies in the dryer afterwards, as this is not good for the water-repellent layer. Hang the moodies inside out to dry.
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I put my moodies menstrual pants in the dryer, can I no longer use them?
It is not recommended to put the moodies in the dryer, but if this happens accidentally, it does not mean that it no longer works.
The moodies will wear out faster the more often they are put in the dryer.
why can't I use fabric softener?
Fabric softener puts a kind of layer over your laundry, so to speak, that does not improve absorption.
You can also use organic natural vinegar instead of fabric softener (in the container where you normally put fabric softener). This softens the fabric, has an antibacterial effect and has the added advantage that it is good against limescale from your washing machine.
I used fabric softener, can I no longer use my moodies?
Fabric softener places a kind of layer around the water-repellent and absorbent layer that can affect its effectiveness.
If it happens, rinse your pants with water and a little natural vinegar and then put them in the washing machine at 40 degrees. Then try your moodies at home or in a safe place first.
returns and ordering
can I return moodies?
You can return your moodies within 40 days of your first purchase if you don't like them. We will destroy the panties that have been worn for hygienic reasons.
From the 2nd purchase onwards, you can only return your moodies within 30 days of purchase if the panties have only been tried on and the size is not right. Make sure the panties are clean and neatly returned to the packaging.
We donate panties that have only been tried on to various organizations that care about poverty (see more about our moodies program against menstrual poverty here ).
We kindly ask you to register your return with us here .
Return costs are not reimbursed by Moodies. If you want to return, please send your product to:
Moodies BV Returns
New Hemweg 2
1013 BG Amsterdam
Please state the order number on the package or on a piece of paper in the package so that we know who to refund the purchase amount to.
can I exchange moodies?
If you want to exchange your moodies, we ask you to return the panties you want to exchange to us (see below). As soon as we have received the panties in good order, we will refund the purchase price. You can then purchase a new pair of panties yourself.
If you would like the same model but a different size or color, we can also exchange it, please indicate this when you register your return with us (see link below).
You can return your moodies within 40 days of your initial purchase if you don't like them .
From the 2nd purchase onwards, you can only return your moodies within 30 days of purchase if the panties have only been tried on and the size is not right. Make sure the panties are clean and neatly returned to the packaging.
We kindly ask you to register your return with us here .
Moodies will not reimburse the costs of returning. If you wish to return, please send your product (stating the order number on the package or on the sheet in the package) to:
Moodies BV Returns
New Hemweg 2
1013BG Amsterdam
when can I expect my moodies?
If you place an order before 10 p.m., we will deliver it to PostNL or DHL the same day.
In the Netherlands the package will most likely be delivered the next day, in Belgium this may be a few days later.
can I track my order?
Once you have placed the order, we will get started.
As soon as the package has been registered with PostNL or DHL, you will receive a tracking code in your email with which you can track the package.
What are the shipping costs?
Shipping is free within the Netherlands and Belgium.
Outside the Netherlands and Belgium we charge €7.95 shipping costs when you spend up to €100 (Italy, Germany, France and Spain, Sweden, Ireland, Denmark).
We do not charge shipping costs for orders over €100.
Are there shipping costs abroad?
We do not charge shipping costs to Belgium.
For orders up to €100 abroad (Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Sweden, Ireland, Denmark) we charge shipping costs of €7.95.
We do not charge shipping costs for orders over €100.
What can I do if the fit is not right for me?
Every body is different and therefore it is possible that a pair of panties does not fit well. We like to hear that because we collect all feedback to make adjustments in a certain model if necessary.
The seamless (highwaist) hiphugger can sometimes be a bit stiff or cut in the groin at first. This often goes away after a day of wearing, or you can carefully stretch the legs yourself.
If the fit is really not comfortable, you can of course return the panties. Please check our returns policy .
frequently asked questions menstrual swimwear
can you swim with menstrual swimwear?
With a light period you can also swim with menstrual swimwear. It is important that the swimwear fits well.
If you have a heavier period, we advise you to put on your swimwear just before swimming and change it immediately after swimming. Or combine your swimwear with a cup or tampon.
Is there also menstrual swimwear with higher absorption?
We have done a lot of research into a gusset and swimwear that keeps menstruation in while swimming.
In our opinion, this is not possible with a heavy period without extra protection such as a cup or tampon.
I'm between two sizes, which one should I choose?
It is important that it fits well around the buttocks. If you are in doubt about the size, it is better to go slightly smaller than slightly larger.
how was your period swimwear
This can be washed in the 30 degree wash after rinsing. No fabric softener, and let it air dry.
The panties dry very quickly.
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