The wings fold over the edges of the middle of your undies so that the pad stays securely in place and gives you extra protection against leaks. Pads also come without wings. Some girls find the pads without wings less fussy to stick and re-stick if required.
How do you get wingless pads to stay in place?
If they have wings, then remove the wrapper from the wings and make sure you wrap them tightly around the bottom of the middle of your underwear to hold the pad in place. Once the pad is securely placed inside your underwear, you can put it on, smoothing it down to make sure everything is in place.
Do they make pads without wings?
Using the wrong pad size can lead to leaks. Step up in size to help stop leaks. ... For daytime protection, Always Maxi, Size 1, Regular Pads Without Wings have a flexible design that moves with you, plus a LeakGuard Core that absorbs in seconds for up to 8 hours of protection.