News India Live, Digital Desk: Heavy flow during periods is a normal process, but this problem increases at night when we change sides again and again. Most women are unable to sleep properly throughout the night due to the fear that the pad may slip or leak. Experts believe that choosing the right products and making some small changes can make your nights restful.1. Choose ‘Overnight Pads’ for the night. Regular pads used during the day are not good enough for the night. Design: Overnight pads are wider and longer than the back. Advantage: These are specially designed to prevent leakage from the back while sleeping. 2. ‘Double padding’ or ‘people hack’ is effective. If you have very heavy flow, you can adopt the ‘T-Shape’ technique: apply one pad in the normal manner and place the other pad horizontally behind it. This acts as an additional barrier to the leakage from the back side.3. Period Panty and Menstrual Cup (Modern Solutions) Nowadays, there are products available in the market which provide more protection than traditional pads: Why is the product better? Period Panty comes with an absorbent layer inside the panty itself, which does not slip. Menstrual Cup: It is leakage-proof and provides protection for 8-12 hours. A vacuum is created in it which does not allow the blood to come out. Some women use a combination of tampon + pad for extra safety. 4. Correct sleeping position: Sleeping position can also affect leakage: Fetal Position: Sleeping on the side with your knees bent towards the chest is considered safest. This reduces pressure on the abdominal muscles and reduces the possibility of leakage. Avoid sleeping on the back: There is a risk of blood flow going backward by sleeping straight. 5. Use of tight underwear: Loose clothes are comfortable, but during periods they can cause the pad to shift from its place. Wear a fitting cotton panty at night, so that the pad stays in place. Take special care of hygiene and do not forget to put a new pad or cup just before sleeping at night. If the flow is very heavy, it may be wise to set an alarm and change the pads once in the middle of the night. Keep the body hydrated and avoid caffeine (tea/coffee) before sleeping, as it can increase pain and discomfort.