Periods are a pain in the abs the lower abdomen, to be specific.

Breaking up with pads and tampons for good sounds amazing, doesn’t it?

There’s a new product hitting shelves that might just make that fantasy a reality.

thinx designer holding product

So, how long doperiod underwearreally last?

TheThinxwebsite cites two years as the time frame for their products as well.

If you’re not washing your period underwear every day, you may end up needing a few pairs.

girl with period panties

At $35 a pair and three pairs per period, this comes out to around $105.

According toFSA Store, tampons cost the average female around $50 per year.

Ultimately the choice is yours, but don’t count period underwear out just yet.