Spare Pair Underwear: How One “Oops” Moment Sparked an Eco-Friendly Solution

Let’s be real: back in eighth grade English class, I definitely could have used a backup pair of undies. (We’ll spare you the TMI details, but let’s just say Aunt Flo’s timing has been questionable since day one.) Fast-forward to adulthood, and trust me—there have been more times than I’d like to admit when I found myself wishing for a fresh pair.

The truth is, if you’ve have a vagina, you’ve probably leaked at one point or another. Whether it’s a surprise sneeze that’s not so squeaky-clean or an early arrival from our dear Aunt Flo, these little “oops” moments are part of being human. In fact, one in four women pee a bit when they sneeze—so it’s high time we ditch the shame and find a real solution. That’s exactly where Spare Pair Underwear comes into play.

The lightbulb moment hit me at work when Aunt Flo did her usual pop-in a day early. I thought, Why can I buy pantyhose or incontinence products at the local convenience store, but not a single pair of regular underwear? If you can’t find it, create it—so I did.

But I didn’t want to churn out yet another product destined for a landfill. A truly sustainable solution was the only way forward, which is why it took two years to develop our biodegradable underwear and plant-based resealable pouch. Because let’s face it: saving the day shouldn’t come at the planet’s expense.

Spare Pair Underwear, the ultimate solution for life's little surprises. Our female-owned company proudly presents a single pair of ultra-comfortable, seamless underwear packaged in a sleek, reusable pouch. Sustainable and compact, Spare Pair slips effortlessly into your back pocket or any bag, ensuring you're always prepared for the unexpected. Experience the perfect blend of convenience, sustainability, and comfort with Spare Pair.

Beyond the product itself, building a supportive community around women’s health, body positivity, and all the “taboo” topics we’re too often shy to discuss has been a personal mission of mine. We love opening up these conversations on our social media platforms—because it’s not just about leaks, it’s about destigmatizing all the ways our bodies surprise us.

So, if you’ve ever found yourself wishing for a fresh pair of undies at the most inconvenient time, come join the conversation! Head over to our Facebook page for some honest, juicy girl talk, and feel free to share your own “should’ve had a Spare Pair” story. We’re all in this together—one unexpected sneeze at a time!

It's my mission as a brand to be 100% sustainable by 2025 and give back to woman's charities making feminine products more accessible to all.