I have used period pants for several years now and I bought Bamboo House pants as a replacement for another brands which were beginning to leak after years of usage. When I fist received the pants I was a little surprised at how thick the padding was and worried it may look like I was wearing a nappy, but my fears were unfounded. These pants are soft and comfortable, and do their job well. My periods have become heavier recently and these pants coped well with one change midway through the day, and one in the evening, then a change for bed, compared to my older pants which I was changing almost hourly and still having leaks they are amazing! The blue are a lovely colour and such a nice change from boring black.