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AI reviews summary
Modibodi is highly regarded for its effectiveness in managing periods, bladder leakage, and sweat, with many users describing the products as life-changing and a superior alternative to disposable products. While the majority of feedback is overwhelmingly positive regarding comfort and leak protection, there are recurring frustrations concerning inconsistent sizing, restrictive return policies, and recent changes to packaging and labelling.
Pros
- Reliable Performance: Users consistently report high levels of security and confidence, noting the products effectively prevent leaks during heavy periods, high-impact exercise, and overnight use.
- Superior Comfort: The fabrics are frequently praised for being soft, breathable, and less bulky than competing brands, making them suitable for everyday wear.
- Effective Moisture and Odour Control: The merino wool gusset is highlighted for its ability to wick away moisture quickly and neutralise odours, even in humid conditions.
- Diverse Range: The variety of styles, including swimwear, activewear, and teen-specific options, allows users to find products tailored to specific life stages and activities.
Cons
- Inconsistent Sizing: Significant discrepancies in fit are reported between different styles (e.g., seamfree vs. classic) and product categories like swimwear and bras, often necessitating sizing up.
- Restrictive Return Policy: Multiple users expressed frustration over the inability to get cash refunds, with the company often only offering store credits or exchanges, even for unworn items.
- Design and Quality Changes: Recent updates, such as the introduction of plastic packaging, scratchy sewn-in tags, and thinner inner layers prone to ripping, have led to some dissatisfaction.
- Gusset Coverage Issues: Some "front bleeders" find the absorbent padding does not extend high enough in the front of certain styles, leading to occasional leaks despite the product's overall rating.
Verdict
Modibodi is a highly effective and comfortable solution for sustainable leak protection, recommended for those looking to replace traditional menstrual or incontinence products. However, first-time buyers should consult size charts carefully and be aware of the credit-only return policy before committing to large orders.
Actually Zero rated. Sticky residue in gusset of swim briefs. These come with sanitary sticker that takes about 20mins to peel off…and it does not come off easily or clean. Leaves white sticker bits behind and sticky residue where the sticker has been. Doesn’t improve much after a wash. Was offered a refund but then they changed their mind!… Read more
Because I had made a purchase earlier. Well am definitely not going to be returning for a third purchase. I haven’t heard back since! Now I am stuck with some sticky briefs…Eww.
Very disappointed with the quality of the underwear. They used to be cotton and feel nice, now the material feels plastic-y and cheap. Haven’t been able to try the absorbency because I don’t like the feel of them. Still as expensive as they’ve always been, but lacking the quality to justify it. Show details
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I love them! Great product! Super comfy, I got the "basic mid rise brief moderate" style, they're like padded undies. They absorb well, I haven't had any leaking issues. I bought more, so that I can just use them, as I never enjoyed using pads. Show details
Great customer service. Modibodi period underwear has different feature- merino gusset to stop odors. I like different styles I bought but sometimes its hard to tell from pictures how high is underwear (better check with customer service). For example it's a difference between seemless and seemfree (see picture of cheeky bikini). I was pleased… Read more · 1
to see hi cut sensual bikini upgraded at the front/ back for better absorbency (see picture - raisin colour is new pair)
So far so good on these… the quality is by far better than what we can get in the US even compared to our top clean & organic brands. A good variety of cuts so I was able to find what I needed both for myself and my teen. I’ll be back for more. I love the organic cotton with merino gusset for the teen line… a must in my opinion for still growing… Read more · 1
girls. The only thing I’d improve on is to do a similar women’s line. The fabrics are soft and more technical than other period underwear I’ve tried so despite less thick padding the absorbing power is still there. I love the French cut and the sleep shorts and look forward to trying the swimmers. I have a long hip and long torso so these were the best cuts for me.
Fantastic product. They look just like a normal bikini bottom. My granddaughter absolutely loves them! Can’t believe it’s taken all these years to have invented them! Life changing for a many girls and ladies Can be worm for LBL as well. Show details · 2
I have tried many products that claim to be leakproof especially for heavy flow,the modibidi classic briefs ultra are the only ones that work Show details · 1
Product quality seems to have declined over the years. They also changed the sizing fairly significantly, so I now that 7 pairs of new under wear that are too loose. Despite that size previously fitting me 2 years before. Update - Modibodi did reply to this review stating that the sizing has not changed and that they will look into the batch. No… Read more
compensation offered. I have attached a picture of an older pair I've used, compared to the size difference in the new pair. I do not used excessively hot water when washing and I always air dry my clothing.
Latest follow-ups
Fantastic product, quality is amazing. I have freedom to live without worry about leakages. My teen daughter also uses these products has done for 4 years. Amazing product. Show details
Follow-up · I have 3 different styles now, all amazing. 100 percent recommended this brand, I have my freedom back and no more worrying about leakage
I am very pleased with my Modibodi briefs and I wear them every day. Show details
Follow-up · Yes I find they hold up well to washing and don't dispose of them until there appears to be wear in the black gusset fabric. Because I am 82 years old I do not use them for menstrual flow but for incontinence. Wonderful! They are certainly comfortable. on days that I am going out I wear two pairs just in case .They are very comfortable for my everyday activities which includes a lot of gardening.
I have been buying these briefs for a few years now and have never had a problem from ordering to receipt. The briefs are well made, wash well and keep their shape. Most importantly I have had no leakages so I don't have to worry about any embarrassing incidents. Only wish they were around when I was younger. Show details
Follow-up · These pants are still very comfortable, breath well and have kept the shape and fit. Could not be happier.
In-depth reviews
In all my years of having my period, never have I ever tried period undies. What drew me to modibodi was their emphasis on using more natural materials and their extremely high absorbency. I have been tired of tampons, they always leave me feeling “dried out” and my cramps worse, so this is the perfect break from tampons as I primarily wear them… Read more
for overnights and occasionally during the day if I can pull them off with my outfit. I used them for the first time overnight, on my 2nd night of my period so still quite heavy of a flow and they are pristine. I woke up and felt dry. I didn’t feel like I had a diaper on. I was almost convinced I hadn’t been bleeding overnight because I barely saw any marks, there was no over bleed or stains on the normal fabric, then I went to rinse them in cold water before washing and the amount of blood they held is actually mind blowing. Thank you for making this product. It sounds dramatic but as a woman with her period, new products are extremely exciting and this exceeded my expectations. You need to try these.
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The worst customer service I have ever encountered from any store. I have been a customer for well over 10 years and often purchased for friends who were going through medical incidents where I thought the products would help. In this case I was purchasing for a young girl from a broken home where I thought re-usable products would be the way to… Read more
go as she does not have a responsible adult in her life. I initially ordered size 10-12 but learned hours later that she is more a 12-14. Despite several emails (I couldn't phone as there is no phone number on their website) all before they had posted the order to me, they could not be bothered to change the size. They lost a customer and I am disgusted at their lack of compassion. No, I will not recommend this company and I will certainly never buy from them again. I have never given a bad review to anybody before, however it was so strongly deserved on this occasion that I decided to tell the public. There was no reason why they could not substitute the size for me - it was a pack of three pants in one bundle. It has left a bad taste that women could not go out of their way just a tiny bit to help a little girl. My alteration email and emails back and forth from them occured on the same day and the parcel was not sent until after 4pm on the following day.
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This review will be for Modibodys "Mid Rise Basic Brief" and their "Seamfree bikini Brief" period undies. I bought both pair at coles. THE PROS: - The "Mid Rise Briefs" are a well made good quality comfortable pair of undies. Elastics are snug… Read more
but not too tight that they cut in.
- The undies do not roll down under a little belly poouch.
- The "Mid Rise Briefs" are cotton moreso than synthetic. (Gusset exempt) SUPER soft and comfy without being see through thin like other brands.
- They absorb quickly even in a gush situation, leave no smells and are basically 90% full coverage leakproof. - see the cons for the 10% issue.
- Easy to buy and located in most places.
- Most of the pairs are made with more natural fibres eg wool and organic cotton. And are advertised as being non toxic and PFA'S free. This probably doesn't mean much to most women, however after having done research on what is inside disposeable pads and most reusables, I'm grateful that these do not contain harsh body altering chemicals like endocrine disruptors or "forever chemicals" aka PFAS for eg.
- The aftercare is super helpful. I wanted to buy more of the mid rise briefs after accidently buying the seamfree pair from Coles thinking they would be the same as my originals. They aren't. The support person named "Ana" was super helpful in helping me work out what style my original undies are and where to get them again. She even replied to me at 9pm! I was shocked!
- Black = stain proof for the most part which is always helpful with period products.
- They don't shink in a warm wash (before I use them) and wash and wear really well after several uses/months worth of wear.
CONS
- They do run slightly small. Its best to size up by 1 size for sure unless you like super tight undies.
- The "Seam Free Bikini Brief" are VERY brief! The front part sits SUPER LOW and is not a true bikini brief style at all. I've never seen a bikini brief that barely covers ones pubic hair area because its that low rise. There is NO WAY these undies are 100% leak proof when they barely cover your muff or your bum. For this reason I definitely will not be wearing them on actual period days.
- Unless they're on sale these undies are FAR too expensive. Period products are not luxury items. Nobody can afford $40 a pair of undies in this economy and there is nothing special about these undies that sets them in the luxury product category.
- The prints on their website a borderline ugly and the only option for a lot of the pairs is black. Black is good at hiding blood but also makes it incredibly difficult to see how full the undies are when in use! They could really use a better designer, the colours in the printed ones aren't very feminine (Unless you want the super skimpy designs which most of us don't on our period) but yet the teenagers get the options of super bright and happy colours! Its not fair that those whom want full coverage on their period are only given the option of black OR that by adding 1cm of lace across the top somehow demands another $10+ on the price?!
-Their website makes it quite difficult to decipher the differences between their styles both in terms of 'ingredients' and the fit. You really have to have 2 tabs open in the browser and compare the nitty gritty to understand how each pair is different. It took me an hour to help my friend find the pairs she wanted and another hour to try to work out what style I had bought and liked v's the other styles available.
- There should be more difference between the packaging of what STYLE you're buying ahead of buying in places like Coles. Maybe an image of the CUT of the pants might be helpful on the box, as the picture that is on there is very clearly showing a full brief bum on the undies,- regardless of what style is inside the box! I thought I was buying the Mid Rise Brief again because of the image on the box but what I got is more like a wide G-string! So I accidently bought a seam free pair which feels synthetic, slimy and gross to the touch and is exceptionally skimpy in the bum area- so skimpy I definitely would never wear these on a period day. But now I can't return them because to open the boxes you have to rip them. (Perhaps this is by design?) Whatever the reason, the boxes need redesigning so that you can see what style bum coverage AND what fabric you're buying and can return them if they're not suitable for you.
- Most of their "pretty" range is seriously skimpy in the bum area. What ever happened to having FULL wide bum coverage but yet not being too high rise across the hips or up to your bra in height (ie granny undies)? The mid rise ones are the perfect cut for this, I just WISH they came in prettier designs and with some lace or polkadots or flowers or something dainty and feminine.
- The absorpbent layers on both pairs are pretty low. It barely covers ones pubic hair area/ muff at times and if you are a 'gusher' and also a front bleeder like me, it can be touch and go at times. I'd like to see the padding go at least an inch higher on the front to cover such instances. For this reason I'd say they're about 90% leakproof. It seems like the makers are prioritizing back bleeding with the length and location of the padding.
Follow-up · The difference between styles is vast. The seamless style are extremely skimpy, cut up into your bum cheeks leaving half your bum cheek exposed barely covering the back much at all. They are also lower rise in the front too. Where as the mid brief is a regular nice wide full coverage brief but without going all the way up to your belly button like… Read more
Positive reviews
Most comfy undies ever! Only underwear I now buy. Wash and wear wonderfully too. Highly recommend for teen and adults alike. Their Customer Service Team are great too! Answer any emails and questions in a timely manner! Show details
Modibodi underwear has made my life better. I have a weak bladder and the moderate/heavy underwear has saved me from embarrassment. I have been buying this underwear since 2020. The quality is very high and though they don't need replacing very often, I like to buy the new styles. Show details
I personally think they are the best period panties. I've tried other brands before and Modibodi is hands down the best and most affordable of them all. The customer service is also very helpful. Show details
Negative reviews
I've been using Modibodi for years and have always been happy with the quality, but my recent purchases have been extremely disappointing. After two pairs developed holes, I contacted customer service. I was asked to send photos, which I did, clearly showing both faulty pairs. However, I only received a replacement for one pair. Unfortunately,… Read more
the replacement pair has now also developed holes after only a short period of use. This is now the third pair I've had with the same issue, which suggests there may be a quality problem with these recent products.
As a long-time customer, I'm very disappointed with both the decline in quality and the way my original claim was handled.
I purchased children's period swimwear and opened the package only to inspect the size. The item was never worn, tried on, washed or used, and the original tags remained attached. The sizing appeared significantly smaller than expected based on the information provided online, and I contacted Modibodi immediately. Despite the item remaining in new… Read more
condition, my return was refused solely because the packaging had been opened. As an online customer, I do not believe it is reasonable to expect someone to assess the size, appearance or suitability of a garment without opening the package first. I was disappointed by the lack of flexibility and customer service, particularly as a returning customer. Unfortunately, this experience has left me with over $100 worth of swimwear that cannot be used, and I will not be purchasing swimwear from Modibodi again.
Bulky and thick, they also dig in to you and I ordered a size up. They also don't stop the odour, i won't wear them again, which is disappointing, I wanted to like them. Show details
Recent reviews
I’m a super fussy undergarment wearer! Modibodi fit right in here! Super easy, feel comfortable & so easy to care for! Recommend all the Modibodi knickers I’ve ever purchased, these in particular are so light & lovely!
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ModiBodi's moisture wicking underwear is the most comfortable underwear I've ever worn. Great that it goes up to size 2XL and it doesn't pinch or ride up anywhere. Can wear it all day and sweat gets wicked away so it stays comfortable even on hot days or if I'm working hard. Show details
Quick delivery time. I’m loving not having to wear panty liners anymore for incontenience which I’ve been wearing for 23 years. I’ve had no leakage. Only complaint is that one pair I purchased not very long ago already has a hole in the first layer and I follow all the proper care instructions. It is a shame they can’t be put in the dryer as I have nickers on clothes horses to dry them which can take Sometime with the super ones. Show details
Product does exactly what is described as doing and the fabric of all under i have purchased is really lovely and feels like you are wearing normal underwear best product ever purchased. Show details
The underpants are as perfect as ever! BUT I was very disappointed to see they are now packaged in plastic (instead of the nice recyclable cardboard) AND they have annoying tags sewn in which are tricky to remove without damaging the underwear, containing information that used to be on the cardboard packaging. For a product that is all about sustainability, this is a move in the wrong direction. Show details
I was not expecting this level of comfort and security. It wicks away the wetness so quickly, I barely notice I have my period with them on. They don’t dig in at the seams and are more comfortable to wear than my regular underwear. I even wore them overnight and no leaks! Absolute game changer. Show details
They're AMAZING! Brought the thong - Great quality, comfortable, feel so nice on my skin. Highly recommend, after using bonds for many years, definitely a Modi Bodi girl now! Show details
I have been wearing ModiBodi for awhile now for everyday use and playing sport. I just bought the puma sports X Modibodi seamfree active bikini moderate. I don't wear them for periods I wear them for helping with bladder control. They are comfortable to wear, dont ride up, wash well and are good quality. I feel confident when I wear them, that I… Read more
won't have leakage. I am normally a 12 but bought the size14, because I didn't want them to feel firm. Totally happy with them and I would recommend.
I bought a few pairs of Modibodi underwear to use while exercising. I am perimenopausal and have a prolapse, and struggle with moderate-high impact sport when it comes to my bladder control, and also occasional, unpredictable heavy flow perimenopausal periods. I see a specialist physiotherapist and gynaecologist for these issues, but some days are… Read more
more difficult than others. I was very happy with the security I felt wearing the underwear to my weekly exercise class. No leaks, no rushing off to the toilets hoping no one had noticed. I don’t want to give up the joy of moving my body just because of my pelvic floor issues, so I’m really happy to have another way to manage my symptoms.
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