NIXI Body - why we ❤️ them
NIXI Body is a big part of the period-solution revolution, and their period pants are now critical kit for girls in sport. We are so pleased that we can offer them to you as part of the We are Girls in Sport pop-up shop with Little Big Sports.
We know that periods are a barrier to girls being active. Here are the facts.
• 7 in 10 girls avoid being active when they have their period.
• 62% of girls are worried about leaking.
• 45% feel self-conscious when they have their period
Period pants are a very simple way to remove that barrier – you can wear them anytime, period or not and NIXI Body pants catch all the drips, spots, leaks and accidents.
The NIXI Body story
NIXI Body is a female-founded business, started by the fabulous Kelly Newton who designed the period pants after experiencing leaks due to childbirth and menopause. Her co-founder Coni Longden-Jefferson came on board after she found NIXI Body was the solution to her search for plastic-free period products.
NIXI Body period pants are award-winning - Women’s Running Magazine best period underwear for three consecutive years. And elite sportswomen love them too: they are the official period pant provider for Scottish Hockey, England Netball and England Futsal.
What makes NIXI Body period pants award-winning?
• The NIXI Body pants are made of a combination of cotton, nylon, elastane and polyester – no plastic in sight and very comfortable. We’ve tried them!
• NIXI Body have been designed with leak-proof technology that can hold up to between two and three tampons worth of liquid.
• All the pants have a unique scalloped edge which means that there’s no VPL. You can’t see NIXI Body period pants under close fitting sportswear, so you feel good and look good.
• They are a sustainable period solution. No flushing. No binning. Just wash and re-wear.
They’re environmentally friendly, period friendly and, importantly, moving-your-body friendly.
What makes NIXI Body pants leak free?
Leak-free technology refers to the different fabrics used in period pants and how they each have a role to play in catching accidents.
Some layers of fabric are soft and moisture wicking. They draw the liquid down and dry quickly. This helps the pants feel dry and comfortable against your skin.
Other layers are absorbent, holding the liquid across their surfaces so that it doesn’t gather in one place. The last layer of the gusset, the layer on the outside is the final barrier. It needs to be sturdy and waterproof. It can’t let liquid through.
So, while technology might make you think of microchips and AI, period pant technology is all about clever fabrics and leak free layers.
We are Girls in Sport research on periods
We know from our own research in the Play On period questionnaire that leaking is a huge concern for girls as well as periods arriving when girls aren’t prepared.
What makes you feel confident when you’re being active?
A 17-year-old basketball player told us, “Knowing that I don’t have to worry about leaking when on my period.”
And this is a multi-generational problem: a 47-year-old respondent replied to the same question, “Knowing not going to leak.”
A martial artist aged 17 answered, “feeling secure and safe with zero fear of my period starting from nowhere.” NIXI Body pants could help with that, of course.
What makes you feel supported when playing sport?
A 45-year-old respondee said, “good underwear,” and an 18-year-old cheerleader said, “good undies.”
NIXI Body period pants are the best for sport.
What are the best and worst bits of periods?
Many questionnaire responses talk about the messiness of periods.
From a taekwondo athlete: “worst is the physical pain and fear of starting cycle in public / at training where I have to wear a white uniform. No best bit!”
A 16-year-old dancer told us, “best not being pregnant; worst – leaking.”
How can I get the most out of my NIXI Body period pants?
Period tracking is useful
We know that once your periods start, they can take a while to settle into a rhythm. A period tracker is a great way to see what’s happening with your period, when it comes and for how long. You can log your period in your phone, on a paper calendar or diary or in a period tracker app. Make sure you note each day that you have your period, the type of flow and any symptoms you experience such as headaches, feeling tired and cramps.
My period is in a rhythm…
If your period is in a predictable rhythm, always have your NIXI Body period pants washed and ready for your period’s duration. When you’re being active, wear them because they’re great pants! And also, if your period surprises you, you’re not caught out!
My period is unpredictable
If your period is unpredictable, when you’re being active, wear your NIXI Body pants. Here at We are Girls in Sport, we recommend having three pairs of pants – one to wear, one in the wash and one ready to go. Don’t tumble dry your pants otherwise it’ll ruin the leakproof tech – wash them in the open air, over a radiator, hanging in the bathroom, whatever works but not the tumble dryer!
Be part of the period-solution revolution with NIXI Body. Check them out here at the We are Girls in Sport x Little Big Sports pop-up shop.