Best Period Bathing Suit 2024

A day at the pool or beach is a blast — except if you or your teen is on the verge of getting their period. It can be an anxiety-inducing experience rather than a fun one, especially if you are worried about leaking or bulky period products. Thankfully, a period bathing suit can solve these problems and keep you afloat.

Here are our top picks for bathing suits for periods (without any period cleanup!) so you can enjoy your day outdoors without any stress.

Period-proof bathing suits are special swimsuits made just for women on their periods. They look just like regular swimsuits but are designed to absorb period blood as an alternative to wearing tampons while swimming. Wear on light flow days for the same amount of time you’d wear a tampon—somewhere between an hour and six to eight hours.

Style, comfort and function all come together in period bathing suits. Period bathing suits first and foremost need to be made from water-resistant fabric, just like any regular bathing suit. You can choose a style that fits your lifestyle, and they’re available in many sizes.

Period-proof bathing suits have an absorbent insert to wick away period blood while you’re in and out of the water. Remember to help your period swimwear work by never throwing it in a hot clothes dryer — always air dry after washing!

For a solid, no-fail period one-piece, this one from Beautikini is an excellent choice. Available in six colors including black, purple and a pretty blue, it has adjustable shoulder straps to get the right fit, and a built-in bra to help support.

It has four layers of extended leakproof fasteners to prevent front, side and rear leakage. Best of all, the material is coated in UPF 50+ to protect your skin from the sun, too!

• Available in trendy colors
• Flattering one-piece style
• Adjustable straps
• Built-in bra
• Machine wash, line dry
• Has the leakproof power of four tampons
• Available in XXS to XL

Available in a wide size range from XXS to 3XL, these period bathing suit bottoms offer leakproof coverage without giving up your favorite swim top. Plus, they’re super cost-effective rather than buying a whole new swimsuit.

These bikini bottoms are low-waisted and comfortable, made from breathable and soft, absorbent fabric that will protect you from front, side and back leakage.

• Cost-effective period swimsuit
• Mix and match with existing bikini tops
• Available in sizes XXS to 3XL
• Available in four solid colors

• Bottoms might not be full enough coverage for some

This quick-drying long-sleeve rashguard coated with UPF 50+ will help protect teens ages 11-14 from the sun while offering up leak protection on light-flow days. The zipper in the front is functional, making it easy to get off and on, and adds some style to the one-piece.

There are also removable bra pads, a feature we wish more suits had.

• Stylish rashguard style
• Fabric is coated with UPF 50+ to add extra sun protection
• Choose from black or floral
• Absorbent bottom to protect from leaking

• Designed specifically for teens, though some women might be able to fit

The KT by Knix line is designed specifically with pre-teens and teens in mind. This stylish and cool period bathing suit bottom absorbs without swelling thanks to a three-layer system that is comfortable and packed with leakproof technology. The high rise style offers teens an appropriate amount of coverage and the twist front adds visual interest.

What’s more, the suits are made with UPF 50+ fabric, offering additional sun protection. There’s a matching Double Scoop Bikini Top to complete the set.

• Mix and match style
• Designed specifically for preteens and teens
• Available in sizes XXS to XXL
• Packed with leakproof technology to keep the suits from leaking and swelling
• The fabric has UPF 50+ for additional protection

• The cut might not be appropriate for all teens

For sportier teens, KT by Knix’s Period Swim Board Shorts offers excellent coverage and style. It features a wide, comfortable waistband and can be worn as a substitute for bathing suit bottoms for hiking, kayaking, beach days or pool days. There’s a velvety mesh lining on the short and KT by Knix’s leakproof technology in its discreet liner — we love it!

• Maximum coverage in swim board short style
• Comfortable design with mesh lining that feels like period underwear
• Discreet liner absorbs period blood (more than a menstrual cup/several tampons worth) with a comfortable top layer
• Great for activities, lounging or beach days with two-piece suits
• Available in sizes XXS to XXL

• Some might not like the fuller coverage

Plus-sized women who love a deep, plunging v-neck to show off their assets will love this style from Knix. It is designed to hold one to three super tampons and fits regular and plus-size bodies — choose from women’s sizes XS to 4XL.

Best of all, it contains Knix’s leakproof technology, and the fabric is coated with premium UPF 50+ for added sun protection.

• Available in sizes XS to 4XL
• Flattering v-neck design
• Available in three colors and patterns
• Has leakproof technology built into the liner
• Fabric coated with premium UPF 50+

• XS might not be small enough for some teens or pre-teens

Those who love full-coverage bottoms will want to try these from OVRUNS. Highly rated on Amazon for their comfort, leakproof protection and large range of sizes from XXS to 3XL, they’re great for those who want a fuller coverage bottom but the flexibility to mix and match them with an existing bikini top.

• Highly rated on Amazon
• Full coverage bottom
• Available in seven colors and patterns
• Sizing is from XXS to 3XL
• Highly absorbent and leakproof
• Fabric is coated in UPF 50+ for extra sun protection
• Affordable price