Q: How do pantiliners work?
A: Pantiliners are placed in the crotch of your panties and secured to the fabric with adhesive (sticky stuff). Pantiliners usually have three layers: a top layer, a thin absorbent layer, and a back layer. The top layer allows moisture to be pulled into the absorbent layer away from your skin. The back layer helps keep moisture inside the pantiliner, away from your underwear.

Q: How do pantiliners differ from pads and tampons?
A: Pantiliners and pads (also called feminine napkins) are worn outside the body. They are attached to your underwear and absorb fluid after it leaves your body. Tampons are worn internally and are inserted into the vagina. They absorb fluid before it leaves the body.