Period Swimsuits

A Swim Piece with an Absorbent Layer

A period swimsuit is a swim piece whose lining includes an absorbent layer — built to be worn in the water during your period. The absorbent layer sits between you and the swim fabric; the outer layer keeps the piece working as swimwear.

This collection gathers 10 period pieces, from about $14 to $86, mostly from the store's own leak-proof line.

Bottoms, One-Pieces and the Leak-Proof Line

The 10 styles split into the formats you wear in the water:

• Leak-proof bikini bottoms — the two-piece bottom with the absorbent layer.
• High-waist bottoms — the same layer in more coverage.
• Leak-proof one-pieces — full garments with the built-in layer.
• SecureSwim pieces — the store's period one-piece line.
• Edge items — underwear-style pieces from the same line; check the listing type.

Format follows the swim look you want; the absorbent layer is the constant.

Absorb, Hold, Swim

The construction does three jobs:

• Absorb — the inner layer takes up menstrual flow.
• Hold — the water-resistant lining keeps water and flow separate.
• Swim — the outer layer is standard swim fabric, so the piece moves like any swimwear.
• Capacity — varies by style; the listing details name each piece's layer.

The layer is the product; the cut is the choice.

Format, Coverage, Care

A short order for the 10 styles:

• Pick the format — bikini bottom, high-waist bottom or one-piece.
• Pick the coverage and cut you normally swim in.
• Check the listing type — swim piece or edge item from the line.
• Read the care note before you buy.

Format, coverage, type — then the care note.

Quick Answers

Q: Do period swimsuits work in the ocean? A: The absorbent layer works in water; salt and chlorine both rinse out in cool water after the swim.

Q: Are these the same as period underwear? A: No — period underwear is daily wear, not built for water. These are swim pieces with a similar absorbent idea; the few underwear-style items in the pool are tagged separately.

Q: Can I wear one with a tampon too? A: Yes — the pieces work with your usual period products; the absorbent layer is an extra line of defense, not a requirement.