Find your level of protection.
Every body is different. Use this guide to find the right absorbency for your flow, your leakage, or your lifestyle.
Not sure where to start? Take the quick finder below ↓Answer 3 questions. Get a recommendation.
Different days need different levels.
All absorbency levels at a glance
| Level | Capacity | Equivalent | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
Essential | — | — | Discharge, sweat, everyday comfort |
Light | ~5 ml | ~1 pad | Light days, discharge |
Moderate | 10–20 ml | ~2 pads | Regular days |
Heavy | 20–30 ml | ~3 pads | Heavy days, overnight |
Extra Heavy | 35–50 ml | ~4–5 pads | Heaviest days, postpartum |
| For bladder leaks | |||
Essential | — | — | Discharge, sweat |
Light | 10–20 ml | — | Very occasional leaks |
Moderate | ~40 ml | — | Everyday pee leakage |
Heavy | ~60 ml | — | Heavier, frequent leakage |
Extra Heavy | ~100 ml | — | Maximum protection |
Questions about absorbency
It depends on the style. Pynpy' period underwear absorbs between 5ml (light) and 50ml (super) — equivalent to 1–5 regular pads. Bladder leakage styles absorb 40–100ml.
Start by noticing whether your flow is light, moderate, or heavy. Use the quiz above for a personal recommendation. If you're between two levels, choose the higher absorbency to start.
Yes. The Heavy style absorbs 20–30ml, suitable for heavy days. The Super style absorbs up to 50ml for the heaviest days. On very heavy days, you may want to change once during the day.
Start with 2–3 pairs to try them out. For a full menstrual cycle, we recommend 5–7 pairs so you can rotate between washing and wearing.
Not sure which to choose?
For periods, most customers begin with Classic Cut (Moderate). For pee leaks, Easy (Heavy) covers most needs. Free size exchanges within 30 days.