Let me start by saying that I am an autistic woman. For autistic people, especially those who menstruate, sensory issues multiply tenfold during periods. On top of the sensory hell that is bleeding, cramping, and wearing period protection, hightened emotions and mood swings also add to the stress. So, for many autistic people like myself, having your period is a lot more involved and stressful than it is for the average neurotypical person. Disposable pads are evil demons from sensory hell. They come unstuck, bunch up into useless wads, leak, smell, feel hot and wet, cause wedgies, make a horrible sound when you open them, etc. Disposable pads are basically a nightmare for a neurodivergent girl like myself. So, for the past two years, I have been using a menstrual cup and some pretty useless reusable pads from Amazon that didn't absorb more than 10mL of fluid. I discovered HyPs pads via Instagram, and I'd been debating whether or not to purchase some for a while. But, after my last period, where I had to resort to overstimulating disposable products again because my reusables couldn't contain my flow, I decided that it was time for an upgrade. So, for my 19th birthday, I bought a weeks worth of HyPs pads. I no longer have to spend my period waddling like a penguin, picking wedgies, or just wearing an adult pull-up diaper because I can't stand disposable pads. I'm free! I know my backstory was long-winded, but I feel it was important to express how much I love these pads! Not only do they work, but they feel like nothing! They don't bunch up or leave adhesive residue on my underwear. They stay in place, even while running, dancing, riding a bike, etc. I don't feel paranoid that I'm leaking because I just know that these pads have my back (and my front). So, thank you Lil helper for making my period more comfortable and way less of a sensory issue! I will be telling all of my friends about this company!