Anonymous
Post 01/11/2025 13:50     Subject: Most absorbent maxi pad for flooding
I find most of the pads I've tried inadequate for the peri flooding. I've been using size 5 heavy overnights noting else is large enough. I wonder which pads in the USA are the longest. Anyone know?
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2025 13:19     Subject: Most absorbent maxi pad for flooding
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP, this is maybe not helpful, but we're expats and are in an Asian country right now. I was SHOCKED at the maxi pads here because they are HUGE. A maxi pad is as long as the length from my longest outstretched finger to my elbow. They go almost entirely to the top of my underwear front and back.

But I have grown to love them. They contain everything, no leaks. I can wear white underwear on my heaviest day, no problem.

So maybe you can look into buying them on ebay or something similar? Look for the 42 cm length.


What kind of clothes do you wear these with?


Yes I am fascinated by these crazy long pads! Maybe needs its own thread. Why are they common over there and not here??


SAME!!! I don't understand why the US wants to punish women. We don't have the supplies for such heavy bleeding. And most of our food is pumped full of more hormones!
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2025 21:15     Subject: Most absorbent maxi pad for flooding
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP, this is maybe not helpful, but we're expats and are in an Asian country right now. I was SHOCKED at the maxi pads here because they are HUGE. A maxi pad is as long as the length from my longest outstretched finger to my elbow. They go almost entirely to the top of my underwear front and back.

But I have grown to love them. They contain everything, no leaks. I can wear white underwear on my heaviest day, no problem.

So maybe you can look into buying them on ebay or something similar? Look for the 42 cm length.


What kind of clothes do you wear these with?


Yes I am fascinated by these crazy long pads! Maybe needs its own thread. Why are they common over there and not here??
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2025 21:10     Subject: Re:Most absorbent maxi pad for flooding
To the mean poster above: uterine ablation is NOT removal of the organ. Please educate yourself before calling others ignorant. (NP).
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2025 21:07     Subject: Most absorbent maxi pad for flooding
Anonymous wrote:OP, this is maybe not helpful, but we're expats and are in an Asian country right now. I was SHOCKED at the maxi pads here because they are HUGE. A maxi pad is as long as the length from my longest outstretched finger to my elbow. They go almost entirely to the top of my underwear front and back.

But I have grown to love them. They contain everything, no leaks. I can wear white underwear on my heaviest day, no problem.

So maybe you can look into buying them on ebay or something similar? Look for the 42 cm length.


What kind of clothes do you wear these with?
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2025 21:06     Subject: Most absorbent maxi pad for flooding
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why don't you ladies get an ablation?


You win dumbest question of the week.


How is that dumb?

I’m a DP. The ablation saved my health and my job.

Do you think an ablation is a typo for abortion?


Poster you are responding to. I have had super heavy periods for the longest time (thankfully, I have an IUD so for now I no longer have any period). Maybe I overreacted but suggesting the removal of the entire organ when the OP is looking for mitigation strategies seemed excessive/ignorant.


It's not removing an organ. Heavy bleeding like that is not normal and you all don't have to suffer.
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2025 21:04     Subject: Most absorbent maxi pad for flooding
Anonymous wrote:Always infinity. They have wings and absorb a TON.


I cut off the wings. In flooding situations I find all they do is provide a plastic highway straight to my pants. Hate the wings.
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2025 21:02     Subject: Most absorbent maxi pad for flooding
Honeypot plus Thinx (or similar brand) also a disc. For out of the house I pack an extra pair of thinx to swap out.
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2025 18:42     Subject: Most absorbent maxi pad for flooding
CVS actually has great store brand pads for really cheap. I like the orange ones with wings for overnight flow.
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2025 14:41     Subject: Most absorbent maxi pad for flooding
Doesn't always sell size 6 zzz ones? Has anyone tried the 6? I can't seem to find them anywhere but saw them advertised.
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2025 14:38     Subject: Most absorbent maxi pad for flooding
I switched to adult diaper poise pads for heavy/overnight. They are thick, but do the job.
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2025 14:30     Subject: Most absorbent maxi pad for flooding
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why don't you ladies get an ablation?


You win dumbest question of the week.


How is that dumb?

I’m a DP. The ablation saved my health and my job.

Do you think an ablation is a typo for abortion?


Poster you are responding to. I have had super heavy periods for the longest time (thankfully, I have an IUD so for now I no longer have any period). Maybe I overreacted but suggesting the removal of the entire organ when the OP is looking for mitigation strategies seemed excessive/ignorant.


An ablation doesn’t remove an organ. One should not throw around the ignorant label so quickly.
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2025 14:28     Subject: Most absorbent maxi pad for flooding
I have used the always infinity for years...maybe I got counterfeits off Amazon because the last several, the liquid just sits on top of the pad after a gush instead of absorbing. I had stopped using tampons for years due to endometriosis amd cramps but went back to it recently... it's much less messy.
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2025 14:24     Subject: Most absorbent maxi pad for flooding
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP, this is maybe not helpful, but we're expats and are in an Asian country right now. I was SHOCKED at the maxi pads here because they are HUGE. A maxi pad is as long as the length from my longest outstretched finger to my elbow. They go almost entirely to the top of my underwear front and back.

But I have grown to love them. They contain everything, no leaks. I can wear white underwear on my heaviest day, no problem.

So maybe you can look into buying them on ebay or something similar? Look for the 42 cm length.


Can you post a link to the pads you're speaking of please? Thank you!


Sure, here they are:

https://www.japan-spread.com/category/select/pid/2419/language/en/currency/JPY?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAp4O8BhAkEiwAqv2UqGTueo8vr77oYIs065zS9IOIOUTHJU-t5SYvF2y5k7-ionT3id0mWxoC5mIQAvD_BwE

The above link is for the brand I get in a local shop here. We're in Singapore, no Japan, but I think the source for the link might ship?

And here is another brand for night:

https://www.watsons.com.sg/body-fit-night-slim-wing-42cm-twin-pack-8-s-x-2/p/BP_39981?srsltid=AfmBOoqfzLduwDooKTmVuajTMNX7Z-nH3Wb5-q0HaKXMTvzwoOsXTErB

I honestly don't see much difference between the day and night versions of pads here. They are all huge, and I have learned to love them.
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2025 14:22     Subject: Most absorbent maxi pad for flooding
I have to order OB tampons on amazon because all other brands suck. Too long, uncomfortable and non-absorbant.

Once I am wearing an ob, I can wear a normal maxi pad for the heaviest flow days as a back up