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A Bevy of Panties

2016/02 By Lauren B. Stevens 7 Comments

Just 3 months ago, I wrote a post about panties. These weren’t any ordinary panties, they were period panties. No, not your battered, beaten and stained “time-of-the-month” granny panties, these were stylish, sexy and functional THINX period panties. I took it upon myself to find out if THINX period panties lived up to the hype, and dropped $75 on three pairs of panties so that I could be a guinea pig for you. You see, I know that you, my readers, love reusable menstrual products as much as I do, so I thought I’d throw a little something different in the mix — no cup, no mama cloth, just THINX.

In just 3 months, I've been able to donate $10k worth of pd. panties to organizations helping women. To celebrate, I'm giving 10 people the chance to win!

Anyway, I shared my embarrassing period HERstory, with all of my menstrual mishaps described in gory detail. At the end of the piece, after sharing some of my most embarrassing moments, I gave THINX panties a rave review and shared my referral link for readers to save $10 on their THINX purchase. The thing is, my friends, for every purchase made with my referral code, I’m sent a $10 gift card for THINX panties. Awesome, right?

Well, I’m here to say that much as you feel you can never have too many tampons/pads/cloth, you definitely can have too many pairs of period panties. I mean, how many pairs of period panties does a gal really need for her time of the month? Definitely not as many as I had credit for, to be certain.

Referral gift codes began rolling in, and after I sent period panties (dubbing myself the panty fairy) to every girlfriend of mine who was interested, I continued to accrue gift codes. With the accrual building, I contacted my local domestic violence agency, Laurel House, to see if they were interested and if they would accept them; I was given the go-ahead and began placing orders.

You will not believe how many referrals I began getting a day — sometimes up to 40 in a single day! It became clear to me that I needed to find another organization I could send panties to, and after some research, I found a local chapter of Days For Girls. Days For Girls, if you’re not already familiar, is an organization that provides quality, sustainable feminine hygiene products, allowing women in impoverished areas the opportunity to attend school, learn trades, become educated about reproductive health and so much more! Again, I reached out, and again, my panty offer was accepted.

In just 3 months, I've been able to donate $10k worth of pd. panties to organizations helping women. To celebrate, I'm giving 10 people the chance to win!

Here’s where it gets really crazy, my friends. As of last week, I have donated over $10,000 in period panties to Laurel House and Days For Girls — that’s a lot of panties, my friends! In just three months I’ve been able to give SO much to young ladies and women in need!




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  1. Sarah at Journeys of The Zoo says

    2016/02 at 4:42 pm

    Aren’t you a kind soul for giving to others in need. I hope that you continue to be able to give.

    Besos, Sarah
    Journeys of The Zoo

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  2. Lisa Nolan says

    2016/02 at 8:54 pm

    I love this, and why am I not surprised! I’m post period panties, darn! Will still enter, tho, for the cause!

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    • Lauren B. Stevens says

      2016/02 at 9:14 am

      Haha! Thank you, my friend 😉

      Reply
  3. Marina says

    2016/03 at 9:30 pm

    That is awesome! Way to pay it forward. I am finally giving them a try so there’s another $10 gift card for you 😉

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  4. Jackie says

    2016/08 at 12:37 am

    I love period panties. But during my heavy flow days, I still use menstrual cup for support. My period panties are all comfy to wear. They lessen the discomfort and my menstrual cramps.

    Reply

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  2. Pot O' Gold Giveaway Hop: sheTHINX Period Panty Cycle Set - lo-wren says:
    2016/03 at 5:58 pm

    […] in love with this reusable menstrual product, especially for nighttime backup! If you missed my $10k donation milestone giveaway, don’t worry, because I’m giving more period panties away! I’m giving […]

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