It’s Never Just a Heavy Period

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1 in 3 women+ in the UK live with heavy periods yet most feel unprepared, unheard and unsupported. We’re here to change that with a pad that understands heavy flows.

So, What is a Heavy Period?

“Heavy periods” is a term we hear often but it barely scratches the surface. It’s not just a bit more blood. It’s:

  • Staining our favourite trousers.
  • Avoiding social events.
  • Bleeding through a pad in minutes.
  • Alien blood-clot creatures.
  • Pads the size of pillowcases
  • Travel dictated by toilet stops.
  • Always wearing black.
  • Carrying a dump truck of period products just to feel prepared.

It's UNSTOPPABLE! It's MESSY!

Though heavy, painful and challenging periods are widely experienced, they are misunderstood, minimised and women+ are underprepared for them with...

of women+ face 'challenging periods'​ Including heavy flows, painful periods, clots and gushes.
of women+ who experience challenging periods, don't talk about it
of women+ are satisfied with their current solutions.
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Introducing our #1 for heavy flows

Finding the best pads for heavy periods, especially really heavy periods that often leak out the front or back, can be frustrating. You want reliable protection without the bulk, and peace of mind even on your heaviest days. 

That’s why we created Ultimate period pads, built for the reality of heavy periods. They’re our most advanced pads yet, designed to work with real bodies and real flows. With full-power absorption and soft, feel-nothing comfort, you can get on with your day without worrying about your period.

Whether you’re spotting or flooding, resting or on the move, staying in or out all night, Ultimate pads adapt to your body and absorb quickly for next-level leak protection. Available in three styles Ultimate Regular for daytime protection, Ultimate Long for extra coverage, and Ultimate Night so you can sleep peacefully even on your heaviest days. 

Now available in-store

Tried, tested and loved

"I have endometriosis and these are a god send! I usually have to double up on my pads but these hold a lot and I don't have to worry about leaking." - ruthm118
"These are really amazing, perfectly soft and gentle. You don’t feel uncomfortable like with some plastic-like pads." - gagaur
"They offered reliable protection without sacrificing comfort, which made a big difference. I’d definitely recommend them for a discreet yet dependable option." - jadenec2
"it works great for my heavy flow and rather than changing every four hours I could manage six and a half hours with this, which is a fantastic improvement." - mimia43

Heavy periods can be overwhelming, isolating and exhausting. Whether you’re navigating your first heavy period or have been managing it for years, we’re here to support you with real information, real products and real understanding.

From helping you choose the right period products for heavy flow to exploring the reasons behind heavy bleeding, we’re here to help you feel informed and empowered. If you’ve ever asked yourself why is my period so heavy or what causes heavy periods, there are many reasons for heavy periods but it could be linked to underlying conditions like endometriosis, adenomyosis and haemophilia.

Understanding your body is the first step and we’re here to walk it with you.

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Try Bodyform period pants for Heavy Flows, on us!

Leak-proof comfort for heavy days. Try risk-free with our 60-day money-back guarantee* if you don't love our period pants, you can get your money back! Plus there's free delivery on all orders over £30
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