71% Of Us Try To Delay Our Periods For Holiday — But These 20% Off Swimsuits Are A Way Better Fix

No more struggling to fit a pad in a bikini.

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If you have a period, you’ll know the struggle. You wait all year for summer, craving that first refreshing dip. And then the dreaded thing happens: that time of the month rolls around. End scene on all hopes of being cute and care-free by the pool.

As someone who seems to somehow always have her period on holiday, I’ve shouldered the hard truth that I’ll have to spend the rest of my menstruating life thinking about being near a toilet and asking for hourly tampon string checks when I should be relaxing.

Add to that the fact that all my pedantically-picked bikinis end up blood-stained, and it’s no wonder I’ve developed an avoidance of being near a body of water.

I’m not the only one plagued by this predicament: a survey by WUKA found that 71% of women have taken a contraceptive pill before jumping on a plane in efforts to avoid having their period on holiday.

I’m not stranger to these kinds of attempts myself. Many an evening has seen me thinking there must be a way around the holiday period blues, and attempting to restrict or put off my flow (read: gulping down as much water as humanly possible).

So, naturally, when I heard about WUKA’s period swimwear line, a ray of hope shone over my conscience. Formed of an aquaphobic outer layer and an absorbent inner gusset, the collection is designed to keep water out and your flow in. Need we mention they’re made from recycled nylon so they’re eco-friendly, and UV50+ resistant, too?

While splashing out on period-specific swimwear might seem like a lot, the peace of mind is, in my opinion, priceless. With 20% off all swimwear until 13 April (repeat: this is not a drill) and 20% off select pieces from 14 April, it’s time to be out with the old, in with the new: goodbye tampon strings, hello contained flow.

WUKA Racerback Swimsuit Black

You can’t go wrong with a classic, black suit – especially when it can hold up to three tampons’ worth of blood. It even comes in teen sizing to avoid hormonal horrors.

WUKA Racerback Swimsuit Navy

Black can get a little hot in the sun, so navy might be sliiiightly better if your goal is to keep cool.

WUKA Teen Racerback Swimsuit Navy

And, if you're tired of your teen complaining, here it is in smaller sizing.

WUKA Racerback Swimsuit Blue

Want to blend into your surroundings (classic period vibes)? We got you covered – this blue suit will have you blending in with the pool.

Normalise swim shorts! If there’s one time I don’t want my arse hanging out, it’s when I’m on my period. Extra protection FTW.

WUKA Teen Swim Shorts

Tired of having to remind your kid to go change their tampon? This has up to 12 hours of protection – thank us later.

WUKA Racerback Two-Tone Swimsuit

If you really want to get on your kids’ nerves this summer, buy yourself the matching adults’ version to this suit for a mega matchy matchy moment.

WUKA Tie-Back Bikini Top

Still after a normal (ish) tanline? This tie back top offers plenty of support and goes with this pair of super-absorbent briefs.

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