Pectiv

What's in the box: A bundle you put together yourself from Pectiv's pads, liners, wipes and related intimate care items, in the quantities you choose.

Pectiv is a UAE brand selling premium pads, liners and intimate care products. You can build your own bundle and either set it up as a regular delivery or buy it once. The range is wider than most period subscriptions. It covers day, night, overnight and overnight long pads, regular and long liners, thong liners, a teen pad, intimate wipes, a product called the V-Mask and a pad pouch. There are also separate V Health and V Beauty collections. Most packs are listed at roughly $7 to $10, the pouch costs a little more, and the site advertises free delivery across the UAE. The main selling point is what the brand calls Anion Shield technology, which it says protects against bacteria and odor. Anion strips are a common marketing feature in pads, and the site does not point to independent research behind these claims, so treat them as brand promises rather than proven benefits. The brand also says its products are hypoallergenic, approved by gynaecologists and made by a pharmacist. The core pads have a healthy number of reviews on the site. The site does not clearly explain delivery frequency, how to pause or cancel, or whether subscribers pay less, so check those details at checkout. Some items, such as the long liners, can sell out.