I Tried the Pantless Trend with Period.
plus, my endo surgeon wrote a book
The fashion industry has been trying to make the no pants trend a thing for a while now. Bella Hadid went viral after being snapped out and about NYC last September wearing UGG's Classic Ultra Mini Platform short shearling boots (which are insanely cushy btw!) while Kendall Jenner opted for a Bottega Veneta look straight from the brand's Spring-Summer 2023 fashion show last November. Â
I personally prefer when the look leans more on the casual side. A leotard over tights with a cropped sweatshirt or t-shirt is exactly what I'd wear to a dance rehearsal so it just feels natural to me, however, the trend can scream '1980s aerobics' if styled incorrectly. Fashion is cyclical, but certain color schemes, accessories, etc. need to stay in the past.
I wore an elevated, relaxed take on this trend last year, which was fun, but something about taking my Period underwear for a spin was too tempting - and comical - not to try out. Â
If Paige Desorbo can wear a hot pink Miu Miu diaper to Bravocon, I can wear a pair of menstrual underwear in public and call it fashion. Â
I can't even lie, styling these while ON my period felt extremely liberating. Like a little secret no one knows but you - and all of your girlfriends in the group chat. Some perv is 1000% reading this in absolute disgust, which makes it all the more hilarious.
If you're new here and unfamiliar with my love of The Period Company, you can read more about my obsession here.Â
In other news...
Dr. Karen Tang, who surgically diagnosed me with endometriosis(!) wrote a book and it's already a best seller, which is wild because it's not even being released until May 7, 2024.
It's Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Gynecologic Health is an inclusive and essential guide to reproductive health—including period problems, pelvic pain, menopause, fertility, sexual health, vaginal and urinary conditions, and overall wellbeing—from leading expert and fierce advocate Dr. Karen Tang.
1 in 3 women experience menstrual abnormalities or pelvic issues, yet these conditions are overwhelmingly misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or dismissed. The root causes for these issues, such as PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, PMDD, or pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, don’t receive the stream of funding for research and new treatments that other conditions do, despite the potential to affect up to half the population.
Dr. Karen Tang is on a mission to transform how we engage with our bodies and our healthcare. It’s Not Hysteria is a comprehensive guide to common conditions and potential treatment options, with practical tools such as symptom prompts and sample questions for your provider, to equip readers to take control of their gynecologic health.
Reproductive healthcare, from abortion to gender-affirming care, is under siege. The onus continues to fall on patients to find and advocate for the care they need. In the face of uncertainty and misinformation, It’s Not Hysteria is destined to become a new classic that educates and empowers women and those assigned female at birth.
Preorder now and thank me (and Dr. Tang) in May!
