Ladies, Don’t Let Your Red Days Ruin Your Confidence and Make Life Hard
Real talk: Your period shouldn’t dictate the rhythm of your entire month.
For too long, we’ve been taught to accept that having cramps, fatigue, and discomfort is normal — as if it were the price of being a woman. But here’s the truth: it doesn’t have to be that way.
Yes, the menstrual cycle is natural and essential to every woman’s life, but it doesn’t have to mean pain, uncertainty, or disruption. With the right care, your period week can feel just as manageable and empowering as any other.
That’s where menstrual care comes in — starting with something simple, yet vital, as choosing the right pad.
On Sept. 4, 2025, Modess gathered women, advocates, and health experts for the Modess Comfortverse, a lifestyle and wellness event designed to rethink what menstrual care should feel like — empowering, reliable, and gentle. Between candid conversations, practical wellness tips, and a hands-on exploration of Modess’ hypoallergenic line, the afternoon unfolded as both a celebration and an empowering re-education of menstrual health.
After all, our earliest lessons about the female body often taught us to see pain as inseparable from womanhood. The Modess Comfortverse challenged to change that narrative — and to prove that periods don’t have to mean suffering.
The afternoon opened with a powerful question from Ms. Isa Lacson-Ruiz, Franchise Lead for Feminine Care and Skin Health at Kenvue Philippines. “If it’s made for the most intimate part of our body, shouldn't it be the gentlest thing you wear?” Everyone’s resounding 'Yes' set the tone for the rest of the afternoon, one filled with enthusiasm to change the narrative on menstrual care.
At the heart of the event was Modess’ campaign, simple yet strikingly relevant: “Feel the Gentle Power of Modess.” No woman should ever have to choose between protection and comfort — especially on her red days. “Through this campaign, we’re advocating for menstrual care that doesn’t just protect,” Ms. Isa Lacson-Ruiz added. “Our hypoallergenic top sheet is also a promise of comfort, especially where women need it the most.”
Taboo No More: Talking About What’s Normal
At the event, medical experts opened conversations long considered taboo — from menstrual cycles to vaginal health — reframing these topics as essential parts of women’s health and wellness.
To set the record straight, OB-GYN Dr. Kristine Tangco explained that a normal menstrual cycle occurs every 21 to 35 days, with an average of 28. “If you get your menses before 21 days, that’s too frequent. If you get it after 35 days, that’s too long,” she shared. “So, you have to go see your OB-GYN and get yourself checked.”
She also emphasized that menstruation could look different for everyone; some bleed for just three to four days, while others up to seven. And for those wondering how to gauge their flow, she suggested tracking it through the number of pads they use in a day. “An average woman uses three to four regular pads a day.”
When it comes to period pain, Dr. Tangco explained that it’s normal to feel a bit of dysmenorrhea. But if cramps are severe enough to need constant pain relievers or a trip to the emergency room, that’s when it’s time to consult your OB-GYN.
Caring for Down There
Our intimate area needs consistent care, especially on red days. That means practicing good hygiene and changing pads regularly — a step that many might skip because of busy schedules. Dr. Tangco emphasized the importance of changing frequently. “We might change our pads every four to six hours, but you know your body best,” she said. “If your flow is heavier, change more often. At night, because menstrual flow slows down, it’s enough to change twice: once before bed and again after six to seven hours.”
And because it requires constant care, it’s also one of the most sensitive areas of our bodies. In fact, it’s even more sensitive than our faces! Choosing hypoallergenic products is the best way to care for that area down there, to keep it cool, dry, and protected from infection or irritation.
Think about it this way: if you’re very careful about the products you use on your face, shouldn’t you use safe products for your intimate area too? As Dr. Kristine Tangco always advises her patients, “Use products that you would use for your babies.”
Adding to this, dermatologist Dr. Ayees Mendoza echoed the importance of choosing the right products: “No matter what your age is, it’s important to choose hypoallergenic products because they’re fragrance-free, breathable, and made from gentle materials.”
Lifestyle personality and body positivity advocate Ayn Bernos also agreed, sharing how her feminine care choices were influenced by her skin sensitivity. “I always thought that irritation and itchiness were just a part of it. But it doesn’t have to be uncomfortable all the time,” she shared. “Irritation doesn’t have to happen every single month; I can be protected but still be comfortable.”
Menstrual care isn’t about choosing between comfort and protection — it’s about having both, even in the most sensitive times of the month. More than just a pad, Modess stands as a quiet but powerful ally, helping women move with confidence and focus on what truly matters — worry-free, and without compromise.
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