Just as decisions about what kinds or colours of underwear you like are personal ones, so are ones about what kind of underwear you should wear during your period.

Some of us like to wear our oldest, least favourite pair when we're having our periods, just in case something happens and we get a stain on them.

Others prefer to wear their newest, most favourite pair during that time of month because it helps make them extra special.

Whatever kind of underwear you choose to wear, make sure that it's is the right size, especially if you're wearing a pad. Your underwear is what helps keep your pad in the right place, and if your underwear is too big or old and no longer has elasticity, there's a bigger chance that it won't stay in place.

If you're a tampon wearer on your underwear on heavy days of your period, you could try wearing a Whisper pantyliner like for extra confidence.

Being Girl Top Tip: If your period catches you by surprise and you do get a stain on your underwear, remember that COLD water and salt work best for getting out blood stains. Then wash with your favourite detergent.