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Best Period Swimwear for Teens 2024

16 July 2024  |  Admin

First of all, let's clear up a myth that we hear ALL THE TIME on socials.

Your period does NOT stop in water. It may not come out quite as quickly due to water pressure. And any that does come out will be diluted in water, so you won't leave a bloody trail behind you in the pool. But it doesn't stop.

And, when you get out of the pool, that's when you can often leak all over the show. Trust me I have ruined hotel towels in the past when using regular swimwear and my period started and I was completely unaware. Or stood up after getting out of the sea and had blood trickling down my leg.

This is why period swimwear is brilliant, especially for teens and tweens who may not be comfortable using tampons.

How Does Period Swimwear Work?

Period swimwear works because the outer fabric is water repellent, which means it keeps water out and period blood in. There is an absorbent lining to absorb period blood but obviously it can't be too absorbent as you're in water!

Kirstin on our team is a sea swimmer and she says it keeps her warmer when she gets into the water as you don't have that gasping cold sensation when the water reaches your chest / heart as it keeps the water out.

If you're planning on going on holiday shortly and your teen or tween has recently started their period, switching to period swimwear is an easy way to make sure they can enjoy the pool as normal.

Here at Cheeky, we've been all about 'Simple Reusables' since we launched our bestselling reusable wipes kit way back in 2008. We know our products are great value for money and they work, plus our team have all used the products themselves so can give any help and advice you may need to make the switch!

And with our 100% happiness guarantee, if you don't love them for any reason we'll refund you.  That's why we're happy to compare our products to others as we know the quality is exactly the same (or better) and we offer great value for money and fantastic personalised advice from people who actually use the products.

With all this in mind, let's look at the best teen period swimwear 2024:

Cheeky Racerback Period Swimsuit

Best Overall Teen Period Swimming Costume: Cheeky Teen Racerback Swimming Costume: £33.99

This Cheeky racerback swimsuit is a gorgeous turquoise / jade colour and is perfect for swimming or holidays. Best for lighter days or as a backup to a tampons or menstrual cup on heavy flow days. My tall, slim 13 year old wears a size 4 to 6 in this swimsuit for context of sizing.

Absorbency Level: Light to Moderate

Design: Racerback one piece swimsuit

Size: Adult Size 2 / 4 to 22 / 24

Price: £33.99

Customer Reviews: 'Love the design of this swimsuit, perfect for swimming lessons for my daughter'.

Trial Period: 100% Happiness Guaranteed, love it or your money back.

What We Like: Good range of sizes and pretty colour!

Things to Consider: Only suitable for light / medium flow days.

Modibodi Heavy Flow Teen Swimsuit

Best Heavy Flow Teen Period Swimwear: Modibodi Heavy Flow Teen Swimsuit £47.70

Modibodi are an Australian brand whose range of period products includes teen swimsuits. This cute black and orange cheetah design starts at ages 8 to 10 and is suitable for moderate to heavy flow.

Absorbency Level: Moderate to heavy flow.

Design: One piece swimsuit

Size: Childrens Age 8 / 10 to 16 / 18.

Price: £47.70

Customer Reviews: 'Has not been tested with heavy flow but worked fine towards end of period. It has lovely design and it is well made. I removed a star because my daughter was not comfortable with the low cut front and back after years of wearing higher ones but that was personal preference. The racer back were all sold out when we went to buy them.'

Trial Period: A first-time/new customer can make a claim on 1 used product purchased in the first order with Modibodi if you are unsatisfied with this product, as part of our 60 Day Risk-Free Trial. 

What We Like: Great heavy flow swimsuit.

Things to Consider: The design might make it obvious that it's a period swimsuit. Plain colours might stand out less?

Cheeky Plus Size Teen Period Swimsuit

Best Plus Size Teen Period Swimsuit: Cheeky Double Strap Swimsuit £33.99

Another from the Cheeky range, this double strap swimsuit is suitable for up to size 22 / 24 and has breast pads which can be removed if required.

Absorbency Level: Regular flow.

Design: One piece swimsuit

Size: Adult size 2 / 4 to size 22 / 24.

Price: £33.99

Customer Reviews: 'Great quality, nice shape and gives lots of confidence to a teenage daughter'

Trial Period: 100% Happiness Guaranteed, love it or your money back.

What We Like: Looks just like a regular swimsuit.

Things to Consider: This swimsuit isn't suitable for heavy flow unless changed regularly, but will cope fine for regular periods.

Primark Teen Period Swimwear

Best Budget Teen Period Swimwear: Primark One Piece Period Swimsuit £16.00

Primark do a decent range of reusable period products which are generally suitable for light to regular periods. This one piece period swimming costume is good for anyone watching their pennies.

Absorbency Level: Light to regular flow.

Design: One piece swimsuit

Size: Adult size XS to XL.

Price: £16.00

Customer Reviews: 'No reviews available.

Trial Period: n/a

What We Like: Great price

Things to Consider: This swimsuit isn't suitable for heavy flow unless changed regularly, but should cope OK for light to regular periods.

Modibodi Teen Period Swimwear

Best Teen Period Swimming Costume for Swimming Lessons / Club: Modibodi Teen Swimwear Performance One Piece £47.00

Another Modibodi swim recommendation, this one piece performance swimsuit has a racerback, so perfect for swimming lessons or club meets.

Absorbency Level: Regular flow.

Design: One piece racerback swimsuit

Size: Child age 8 to 10 to child 16 to 18

Price: £47.00

Customer Reviews: 'Great product, gave my daughter a real confidence boost. She took these on grade 6 camp and got involved in water activities. Good fit, classic design.'

Trial Period: A first-time/new customer can make a claim on 1 used product purchased in the first order with Modibodi if you are unsatisfied with this product, as part of our 60 Day Risk-Free Trial. 

What We Like: Good racerback design. Flattering straps.

Things to Consider: Not suitable for heavy flow

Cheeky Teen Swimming Period Pants

Best Teen Period Panties for Swimming: Cheeky Period Pants for Swimming £16.00

These period pants for swimming are functional but stylish and can be paired with the matching swim crop top or your own bikini top.  The ribbed material is thick and comfortable too.

Absorbency Level: Light to regular flow.

Design: Period pants for swimming

Size: Adult size 4/6 to 22/24

Price: £16.00

Customer Reviews: 'Very good quality and comfortable. Confident to use it and easier to wash than I thought.'

Trial Period: 100% Happiness Guaranteed, love it or your money back.

What We Like: This does what it says on the tin! Simple and stylish.

Things to Consider: Not suitable for heavy flow

Love Luna Teen Period Swimsuit Review

Best Supermarket Teen Period Swimwear: Sainsburys / Love Luna Teen Period Swimsuit £30.00

Love Luna is an Australian period pants brand stocked by Sainsburys. The teen period swimsuit is a double strap design which starts from age 10 to 11.

Absorbency Level: Regular flow.

Design: One piece swimsuit

Size: Child age 10 to 11 to 11 to 12 years (larger sizes out of stock)

Price: £30.00

Customer Reviews: None available

Trial Period: n/a

What We Like: Nice simple swimsuit.

Things to Consider: Not suitable for heavy flow

Wuka Teen Period Swimsuit

Best Designer Teen Period Swimwear: WUKA Teen Racerback Swimming Costume £49.99

WUKA are a UK based period pants brand and their teen racerback swimming costume comes in 4 vibrant colours.

Absorbency Level: Light to regular flow.

Design: One piece racerback swimsuit

Size: Adult size XS to L.

Price: £49.99

Customer Reviews: 'A day in a waterpark was a great test-run for the swimsuit. My daughter said she was over the moon she could enjoy the activities during her period and not having to worry about any leaks.'

Trial Period: All WUKA swim bottoms and one-pieces are eligible for a return or exchange within 30 days of delivery, as long as the original sanitary strip and tags are attached.

What We Like: Fab selection of colours.

Things to Consider: Suitable for light to moderate flow, or 3 menstrual cup or tampons worth

Best Teen Period Bikini Bottoms

Best Teen Period Bikini Bottoms: Cheeky Ruched Period Bikini Bottoms £16.99

If you're looking for something more poolside lounge worthy, these ruched period bikini bottoms are super cute. Modelled in this pic by 13 year old Aerin! Choose the matching bikini top or your own bikini top.

Absorbency Level: Light to regular flow.

Design: Period bikini bottoms

Size: Adult size 4/6 to 22/24

Price: £16.00

Customer Reviews: No reviews available.

Trial Period: 100% Happiness Guaranteed, love it or your money back.

What We Like: The ruched design is gorgeous, can be high or lower waisted.

Things to Consider: Not suitable for heavy flow

 

How To Care for Period Swimwear

Like any swimwear rinse immediately after use especially if you've been in a chlorinated pool as chlorine will just EAT swimwear. Cold water rinse for blood as hot water will set the stains.

If you've got any further questions at all about period swimwear, please do contact us. The team all use the products themselves and love to chat pee, poo and periods all day long! We've also got some further reading that you may be interested in: 

About the Author: Helen Rankin founded Cheeky Wipes, the original reusable wipes kit back in 2008 after disposable wipes caused her eczema to flare up. 4 kids later, she went on to develop their range of 'Simple Reusables' to include period pants, reusable period kits and reusable incontinence pants. Both she and the rest of the leadership team are now navigating menopause, with all the joys it brings!

The Company was recognised for their hard work in developing environmentally friendly products with the Queens Award in Enterprise for Sustainable Development in 2021.