ESSENTIAL RUNNING PANTS
Wearing the right underwear is crucial to being comfortable while you train, and avoiding discomfort in awkward places
B P3 S porty Knickers
£18
bp3underwear.com Tester Esther
When I’ve tested period pants before, they’ve always been effective but unflattering - usually making some unfortunate dents in my side podge, but not so these ones from BP3. They fit brilliantly, and the scalloped design means there’s no VPL under your tights. Despite being made from ‘sporty’ fabric, they feel comfortable enough to wear every day, too. Designed to hold up to 10ml, they can cope with all but your very heaviest days as well as any wee leaks too. I’ve got into the habit of wearing them at the start and finish of my period - the days you can’t really predict. And they’ve proved reassuring, comfortable and completely sweatproof for all my running, particularly long training runs. A worthwhile investment to avoid the chafe and just to be able to get on with your run, basically. Thumbs up!