Leak-proof leggings: Work out without worrying about your period or bladder leaks

For many women, working out when you’ve got your period is one of the last things you feel like doing. You may be experiencing cramps, feel bloated and more tired than usual – and let’s not forget the leakage factor.

But, the good is that exercise can be physically beneficial in helping to increase the production of endorphins (“feel-good hormones”) and reduce anxiety, depression, and pain, improving your mood.

As for leakage, there’s also an innovative fix available. Leak-proof leggings have been designed to combat some of the issues that might stop people from exercising while on their period, like leaks, stains and pads being visible.

Hailed as leak-proof, squat-proof and sweat-proof, Modibodi’s Recycled 7/8 Leggings can hold up to three tampons of flow. They are made from 79 per cent recycled nylon and its moisture-wicking outer fabric keeps you dry and cool.

Runner, CEO and founder of Modibodi Kristy Chong, launched her period and leak-proof apparel business after experiencing bladder leaks following the birth of her second child.

“I was training for a marathon, my periods had not long returned, and I had started to experience occasional light bladder leaks,” she says.

“The available solutions were ugly, inconvenient, uncomfortable and a hazard to our environment – disposable hygiene. I just felt we deserved something better.

“I wanted to make underwear that could help people more conveniently, comfortably and reliably manage their leaks and reduce the amount of single-use products ending up in landfill and damaging our environment – that’s how Modibodi came about,” explains Kristy.

Helping girls feel comfortable being active during their period

Period Pep Talks are a response to a globally commissioned report that uncovered one in two girls quit sport due to periods. The talks feature world-class athletes including NRLW star Tiana Penitani, European sprinter Jodie Williams, and former professional race car driver Naomi Schiff, who directly address young girls and teens who are considering leaving the sport they love due to puberty and menstruation. The athletes share their own stories and experiences to help encourage girls to keep their head in the game.

According to NRLW star and host of That Pacific Sports Show ,Tiana Penitani: “I remember hitting puberty and finding it so hard to play on the field. The bulkiness of pads, the discomfort of tampons and the fear of leaking every month made me really nervous to play. One of the things I love about the new PUMA x Modibodi activewear is how they are designed to support the body whilst menstruating and in movement so you can play without fear of leaking or the discomfort of disposables. It’s so freeing!”

As part of the Period Pep Talk campaign, PUMA and Modibodi have designed a revolutionary new patent-pending period activewear collection.

The new range will help women, girls and people who menstruate to feel comfortable and confident playing sport and being active during their period. The new collection consists of two styles of activewear: leggings and cycle shorts with both styles available in two colours; aubergine and black.

Shop our leak-proof activewear guide below…