Period-Proof Travel: The Best Waterproof Bed Protectors for Holidays & Long Trips

Travelling while on your period can feel like a whole extra suitcase of anxiety. New beds. Unfamiliar sheets. Long-haul journeys. Shared accommodation. And that tiny voice in your head whispering: “Please, not a leak… not here… not now.”

If you’ve ever packed an entire pharmacy “just in case,” slept stiff as a plank in a hotel bed, or layered towels like a little makeshift fortress, you’re not alone.

But here’s the good news: period-proof travel is absolutely possible.

And the simplest tool that’s changing the game? A reusable waterproof bed protector made for real people, real flows, and real holidays.

Let’s break it down.

What is a waterproof bed protector? And why do travellers love it?

A waterproof bed protector (or travel-friendly period mat) is a soft, absorbent, washable layer that goes on top of your bedsheet to catch leaks and protect bedding.

It folds easily into your luggage, takes up less space than a jumper, and works with pads, tampons, cups, discs or period underwear whatever you use. It’s the travel upgrade you didn’t know you needed… until you do.

Why this matters when you’re travelling

Because leaking in your own bed is stressful. Leaking in someone else’s bed,  hotel, Airbnb, friend’s house, dorm is a whole different level.

A waterproof bed protector gives you:

Peace of mind: Sleep like a human, not like someone afraid to move 2 millimetres.

Zero “hotel bedding anxiety” No more checking the mattress, worrying about cleaning fees or hoping the sheets are dark enough.

Stress-free packing No need for bulky towels or extra pyjamas “just in case.”

Comfort during long trips Great for overnight flights, bus rides, camping, road trips and even last-minute naps between connections.

Savings Avoid charges for stained bedding or needing to replace sheets while staying with relatives.

Sustainability Reusable > disposable. Better for the planet, your wallet, and your mental load.

How to choose the right waterproof protector

Here’s what matters:

1. Soft, breathable top layer You should feel like you’re sleeping on normal fabric, not plastic.

2. Fast absorption Especially important for heavy bleeders and overnight sleep.

3. True waterproofing Not “water-resistant.” Not “splash proof.” Waterproof.

4. Anti-slip backing Essential for hotel sheets, which are often ridiculously smooth.

5. Travel size Foldable, light, discreet — something you can slip in a side pocket of your luggage.

Travel hacks: Night-time care away from home

Pair your protector with:

• Period pants or a leak-proof brief

• A hot water bottle (or hotel-friendly heat pad)

• Your preferred product (cup/disc/pad)

• Dark pyjamas for bonus confidence

• Electrolytes for travel bloating

• Extra wet wipes if you’re camping or on the road

Because comfort isn’t a luxury — it’s basic care.

Why La Suzy Protectors Are Perfect for Travel

At La Suzy, we created our reusable period mat to give women freedom, not fear.

Our protector is:

• Ultra-soft

• Noise-free

• Fully waterproof

• Foldable & travel-friendly

• Designed for teens, adults, postpartum mums & anyone who bleeds

• Made for beds, sofas, flights, hostels — everywhere your life takes you

Because your period shouldn’t decide how well you sleep on holiday. You deserve to travel confidently. You deserve comfort that follows you from home to hotel to tent to airport.