maxipad

Feminine hygiene product

A maxipad is an absorbent pad worn in underwear to absorb menstrual blood.

The maxi- distinguishes it from thinner alternatives: I need to buy maxipads before my period starts.

The word is a genericized trademark, with Maxi Pad originally a Kimberly-Clark brand.

Also written as two words.

comfort

softness

Yielding to gentle pressure

quilted · fleece-lined · flexible · thin · unscented · hypoallergenic · latex-free · dermatologist-tested · gentle · chlorine-free

menstruation

period

Punctuation ending sentences

liners · pantyliners · feminine · cycle · flow · spotting · bleeding · cramps · PMS · menses

protection

absorbent

Able to soak up

barrier · secure · lock-in · contoured · coverage · waterproof · backing · gusset · adhesive

discreet

invisible

Cannot be seen

unobtrusive · compact · portable · slim · undetectable · travel-size

Opposites
internal vs external menstrual products

maxipadtampon

Absorbent plug for menstruation

menstrual cup · insertable

absorbency size/capacity

maxipadpanty liner

Thin absorbent undergarment insert

pantiliner · mini pad · liners

Family

pad, maximum, pads, maximize, maximal, maxi, maximizer, maximization, maximizing

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG