Frequently asked questions
Everything you might be wondering, answered honestly.
About Nyth
Who is Nyth actually for?
Women going through perimenopause and menopause, whose bodies have started doing several things at once and often without warning. Night sweats. Periods that turn up out of nowhere. Bladder leaks from a laugh or a sneeze. Everything we make comes from one of those moments, and every product is built for a body that's changing rather than one that isn't.
Will your products fix my symptoms?
No, and we'll never pretend otherwise. Nothing you wear can stop a flush or fix your bladder. Keep doing your exercises, keep pushing your GP, keep taking your treatment. But none of that works overnight, and you shouldn't have to put your life on hold while you wait. That's what Nyth is for: getting on with things in the meantime.
Why should I trust a brand I've never heard of?
Fair question, and we'd rather earn it than claim it. Everything comes with a 60-day guarantee: if it doesn't do what we said, you tell us and we refund you in full. We'd also rather tell you what our products can't do than oversell them. You'll notice we do that on every page.
Is there more coming?
Yes. Menopause doesn't stop at one problem, so neither do we. Every new product starts the same way: something we needed, couldn't find made properly, and decided to make ourselves.
The bamboo nightdress
How does it help with night sweats?
It works on the sweat, not the heat. Real bamboo lifts the moisture off your skin fast, then dries quickly, so you're not left lying soaked and then freezing. That soaked-then-cold jolt is the thing that keeps waking you — take it away and most women sleep straight through.
Is it real bamboo, or the fake stuff?
Real bamboo, OEKO-TEX certified so it's been tested for harmful substances. A lot of "bamboo" nightwear is really polyester or cheap viscose that traps heat and stays damp through the chill — the opposite of what you need.
How is it different from cotton?
Cotton absorbs the sweat and holds it against your skin, so you stay wet and cold. Silk dries faster but clings to everything. Real bamboo does both jobs: it wicks the moisture away and dries quickly, cut to skim rather than cling.
The leak-proof briefs
Aren't these just period pants with a different label?
No, and this is the whole point. Period pants are built around blood: thick, slow, arriving over hours. A bladder leak is thin and arrives all at once. Pour that onto a slow-absorbing core and it runs off the sides before anything takes it in — which is exactly why so many women find period pants let them down. Ours are built for speed, and the padding runs the full way up, front and back, instead of stopping at the gusset.
Won't they smell?
We know this is the one you can't check for yourself, which is why we take it most seriously. The fabric is treated to neutralise odour, and the waterproof barrier stops anything reaching the outside. Wash them properly — cool wash, no fabric softener — and there's nothing to notice. If they do smell, that's covered by the guarantee.
Will they show under my clothes?
No. The edges are bonded rather than stitched with elastic, so there's no line under trousers. The waistband is wide and flat so it lies against the skin without digging in or rolling down. And the fabric is matte, so there's no sound when you move.
Are they thick? I don't want to feel like I'm in a nappy.
Only the absorbent area has extra layers, and it's thin enough that most women forget it's there within a day or two. The rest is the same as ordinary knickers. They should feel like underwear, not like protection.
Which style should I pick?
Classic sits just below the navel and works for most people. High waist sits above it, which many women prefer if their shape has changed and they want a smoother line under clothes. Boxer covers the top of the thigh — good for exercise, and for anyone who finds briefs ride up.
How many pairs do I actually need?
More than you'd think, and here's why: they take a good 48 hours to dry. Three means washing almost every day. Seven means one for every day of the week, one wash on a Sunday, and you never think about it again. That's why the seven-pack works out cheapest per pair and why most women choose it.
Sizing and care
How do I choose my size?
Use the size chart on the product page and go by the measurements, not the size you usually buy — sizes vary hugely between brands. Measure your waist at the narrowest point and your hips at the fullest. Between two? Go up. Something that digs in will never feel right, and the wrong size is the most common reason these things leak.
How do I wash everything?
Cool wash, hang to dry. No fabric softener and no tumble dryer — both coat the fibres and reduce how well the fabric moves moisture. Cared for that way, the nightdress gets softer with every wash and the briefs are still working after 50.
Can I hand wash?
Yes, everything we make can be hand washed. Rinse in cold water first, wash gently, then hang to dry.
Ordering and delivery
Will anyone know what's in the parcel?
No. Every order goes out in plain outer packaging with nothing on it that says what's inside. Your bank statement will only ever show our brand name, never the product.
How quickly will it arrive?
Free UK delivery on every order, fully tracked, usually 6 to 12 working days. You'll get tracking by email as soon as your order is on its way.
What if it doesn't work for me?
Then you get your money back. Try it for 60 days. If it lets you down, tell us and we'll refund you in full. The only thing you're risking is finding out it works.