Period Tips: 3 Things To Look Out For When Choosing A Gentle To Skin Sanitary Pad

By Wei Yin on 25 Mar 2021

Digital Editor

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That time of the month can be dreadful because you are not only bleeding from your nether regions, but are probably also experiencing symptoms such as period cramps, backaches, breakouts, sore boobs and mood swings.

Apart from trying to alleviate these symptoms, keeping your nether regions clean and comfortable while menstruating should also be at the top of your list to prevent skin irritation and bacterial infections. The easiest way is to wear a pad that is gentle to the skin.

If you are not sure how, here are three must-haves to look out for when selecting your gentle to skin pad.

Read on to find out more!

#1 Super soft and comfortable material to prevent skin friction

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The type of pad you choose to wear is extremely important and will make or break how you feel while on your period, which is why we recommend going for pads that have been proven to be comfortable on the skin.

Did you know that SOFY Hadaomoi is Japan's No.1 Gentle to Skin Brand? The SOFY Hadaomoi pad has a very soft and fluffy top layer which reduces pressure on the skin by 90%! This means there will be less friction and will prevent rashes and irritation.

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The sheet softness of the pad has also been enhanced by 150% for even more comfort and the technology that absorbs thick flow - keeping both the pad and your skin dry - will keep you feeling fresh down there till your next change.

#2 Thin pad with good absorbency

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Since you will be wearing a pad for five days to a week each time your period comes, why not make the experience more pleasant by wearing a thin pad that also has good absorbency?

The SOFY Hadaomoi Day Ultra Slim Wing 26cm is not only made from a soft and comfortable material, but is also available in an ultra slim design with strong absorbency to prevent dampness by reducing 35% of menstrual blood on the surface. It's capable of what a thick pad does, minus the uncomfortable feeling.

It's designed for heavy flow as it comes with wings to secure the pad in place while keeping the surface dry so you feel at ease all day long.

#3 Long option for double protection against leakages

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It's not unusual to worry about leakages when on your period, but wearing a long pad made using a great absorbent material will give you peace of mind.

The SOFY Hadaomoi Night Ultra Slim Wing 40cm is made with extra layers of absorbent material to prevent leakages. Its ultra smooth and soft top sheet makes it gentle to skin, which helps to reduce contact between the vulva and blood, lessening the chances of skin irritation in return.

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The 40cm pad is long enough for days you just want to lounge in bed. The pad also comes with wings so it won't move in your sleep. It even comes with a tape at the back where you can stretch it two times longer to wrap around the used pad for easy disposal.

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There is also the SOFY Hadaomoi Organic range, which is made using 100% organic cotton that feels incredibly soft on the skin. It has excellent absorbency despite being thin, and even absorbs sweat so you always feel light and fresh down there. Its fibre wrapper also reduces noise upon opening the product too!

SOFY Hadaomoi review

We have also gathered four Singaporean ladies of different age groups and lifestyles to try out the SOFY Hadaomoi pads. Here's what they have to say:

Regina, 22, fashion enthusiast

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"I tried the SOFY Hadaomoi Day Ultra Slim Wing 26cm pad and even though it's thin, it was able to absorb my heavy flow on the first day of my period. I didn't feel dampness like I usually would with pads from other brands!

I felt like my skin down there could breathe and was pleasantly surprised when the pad didn't cause me any skin irritation (I used to feel some itching down there when I'm wearing pads).

The pad also adhered well to my underwear and didn't shift out of place even when I went for a run!"

Steffi, 25, full-time working adult

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"I get so busy at work sometimes that I forget to change my pad, but the SOFY Hadaomoi Day Ultra Slim Wing 26cm pad kept me feeling fresh down there till my next change. I noticed that there was less dampness even after wearing the same pad for a few hours.

I also wore the SOFY Hadaomoi Night Ultra Slim Wing 40cm pad on days with heavier flow to sleep, and did not wake up with any leakages the next day! I liked that the pad wasn't too thick even if it's designed for heavy flow, so I felt comfortable wearing it to bed."

Everlynn, 19, sporty

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"I tried the SOFY Hadaomoi Day Ultra Slim Wing 26cm and SOFY Hadaomoi Night Ultra Slim Wing 40cm pads, and loved how comfortable they felt on the skin!

Playing badminton is my hobby but this high mobility sport requires me to move around a lot, which makes me feel extra uncomfortable when I'm on my period. Luckily, the SOFY Hadaomoi pads were very absorbent so I didn't have to worry about leakages during the game. The pad felt dry throughout and left me feeling fresh down there even after sweating.

I also really liked that the length of each pad is indicated on the fibre packaging as it helped me select the length I want from my pouch full of pads with ease."

Talisa, 16, secondary school student

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"I tried all three types of pads and my favourite was the SOFY Hadaomoi Organic Slim 26cm pads. The material felt very soft and comfortable, so it has now become my go-to pad!

It was also able to absorb my heavy flow without any leakages despite being thin and it didn't really feel like I was wearing a pad."

Where to get SOFY Hadaomoi pads in Singapore

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Remember to choose a pad according to your preferred thickness and length, depending on your lifestyle. The SOFY Hadaomoi range has a wide range of types of pads to choose from: Ultra Slim/Slim and Night from 29cm up till 40cm.

The SOFY Hadaomoi range is available in Fairprice, Watsons, Guardian, Sheng Siong, Cold Storage, Giant, Meidi-Ya, Don Don Donki, Isetan, Redmart, Lazada, and Shopee.