The length of the absorbent area depends on the size of La Culotte:
Sizes XS and S: 27 cm
Size M: 28 cm
Size L: 29 cm
Sizes XL and 2XL: 30 cm
Sizes 3XL and 4XL: 31.5 cm
We chose not to extend the absorbent area all the way to the waistband for several reasons:
Menstrual underwear with absorbent areas that extend to the waist often overflow at the crotch before the top part even gets wet. We only bleed from the crotch, not the waist!
If we were to offer a pair of underwear with a liner that extends all the way up, the price would be higher because the absorbent material we use is very expensive (more than 10 times more expensive than bamboo or eucalyptus microfiber).
In fact, for particularly heavy flows, it’s better to add an extra layer of absorbent material rather than extending the area.
The absorbent complex we use has a structure that allows it to distribute liquid (blood, discharge, urine) evenly across its entire surface.
How many menstrual panties do I need?
It all depends on whether you only use menstrual underwear or if you pair them with La Cup, for example. You can wear it for 8 to 12 hours straight, and you’ll need to factor in the time to wash it and let it air dry.
Feel free to contact us if you’d like to discuss it further.
What size should I choose?
Choose your usual bottom size: the design and materials used for La Culotte are highly stretchable, so it will remain comfortable.
If you’re between two sizes, we recommend choosing the smaller one.
If you typically fall between two of our sizes (for example, a 40-42), we recommend selecting the size that corresponds to the lower value (in this case, M / 38-40).
What makes La Culotte by Luneale different from other menstrual panties?
We use a patented, truly exceptional absorbent complex, which to our knowledge, no other brand distributed in France has selected. This highly refined complex absorbs 10 times its weight in just 2 seconds and provides a dry sensation on the surface. Additionally, La Culotte Luneale is made in France from high-quality organic cotton.
I'm wearing and IUD, should I use La Cup ?
The use of an IUD does not prevent you from using La Cup Luneale, as long as the strings are cut short enough, and keeping in mind that spontaneous IUD expulsions are not uncommon during the first three months after insertion.
La Cup Luneale is actually the menstrual cup recommended by many midwives for its low suction effect.
I have given birth but I have a low flow, which size should I choose?
Regardless of your age or whether you've given birth vaginally or not: choose the size based on your flow, according to the equivalence chart with disposable pads we have established (in the case of the question, size S).
This advice applies if you have undergone proper pelvic floor rehabilitation. Otherwise, the Cup may slip, but don't go up a size, as it would only delay the issue: you will need to re-tone your pelvic floor (which is important).
