How Often Should You Change Your Pad?
Team WythHer · · 3 min read
Even on a light day, the answer isn't "whenever it's full". A simple guide to staying fresh, comfortable and rash-free all cycle long.
It's one of the most common questions we hear, and one people rarely ask out loud. The short answer: doctors recommend changing your pad every 4 to 6 hours, and sooner on heavy-flow days.
Why it matters, even on light days
A pad can look barely used and still be holding warmth and moisture against your skin. Over time that can lead to irritation, rashes, odour and bacteria build-up. Changing regularly keeps you comfortable and your skin happy.
A simple rhythm
- Heavy days: every 3–4 hours, or whenever the pad feels full.
- Regular days: every 4–6 hours.
- Overnight: put on a fresh pad right before bed and change it as soon as you wake up.
- At school or work: keep a spare pad, a wipe and a disposal bag in your bag.
Make changing easier
That's exactly why the Moody Box comes with intimate wet wipes and disposal bags alongside the pads. Changing on the go shouldn't need a plan.