Menstrual products What are period or menstrual products?There are so many ways a person can manage their period. Here are some options. Pads Place on top of underwear. It collects blood as it leaves the vagina. You can also find reusable pads that you can machine wash. Tampons Insert into the vagina. It absorbs blood before it leaves the body. Read the box to see how long you can safely leave tampons in. Period underwear Wear the same as regular underwear. Blood absorbs directly into the fabric. Rinse and machine wash to use during your next period.