Period panties. We all have them: the ones that used to be your favorites but got stained by an unexpected period, or the stretched out over sized ones sometimes referred to as granny panties! Comfy yes, but the elastic can no longer hold a pad in place. You know the ones, hidden in the deepest darkest corner of your lingerie drawer, only to see the light of day once a month!

One of the things that every woman knows about wearing nice underwear is that it makes you feel good about yourself. But what we often forget is that wearing old, ill-fitting, stained underwear, especially during that time of the month can make you feel vulnerable and a little insecure.

I feel strongly that during our time of the month, we need to take extra care with ourselves and treat ourselves well. Menstrual blood represents our body’s ability to nourish life. It is how our bodies rejuvenate. It is a time to be nurtured.

One of the core products of the Divine28 line are the Divine28 Panties™.  I designed these panties not only to look nice, but to be comfortable to wear .  They are made from soft, cotton/ spandex with an ultra-slim, waterproof, breathable microfiber liner in the center and back that keeps any leaks in the panty and not on your clothing.

 Each panty features a secret heart-shaped pocket designed to hold a back-up pad so you can always be prepared!

You’ll want to wear these panties all the time!

When I started Divine28, I began hosting events to share information with my fellow moms about puberty and menstruation. This is one of the most rewarding part of my journey.

Sometimes the events are just for moms, and sometimes the events include daughters.  And while the events are full of information about puberty and what to expect, and what kinds of products are available, the events are also fun, and include some quality “girl time.”  When I give presentations at these events I often include information about what it was like for women in the past, and what kinds of menstrual support products were available.

At my last party I shared a photo I had found of something called a Menstrual Apron from the Sears & Roebuck Catalog in 1914.

The girls and their moms gasped when I showed this photo.  Imagine! This is what women used to wear during their menstrual cycle! Fortunately today we have much better options. 

 At another recent event, not only did we have moms and daughters, we had a grandmother in her 70's join us!  It was so rewarding to see three generations of women celebrating this special time together.

Here’s the note I recently received:

Hi Gina,

Celebration Kit

I just wanted to share with you that my daughter started her period today ( just shy of her 15th birthday).

We were so thrilled to have had a First Period Celebration Kit gift for her and also a BRB Kit  with her supplies all ready for school tomorrow!

Be Right Back Kit

It was a positive day and it feels good to be prepared!  Thinking of you and feeling thankful!

Mary Beth Xo

This sums up why I started Divine28, and what keeps me going–knowing that I am helping moms and daughters–and even some grandmothers–be prepared and ready to celebrate this important time in a young woman’s life.