Who is behind Gaïa Swim?

Hi! My name is Dorine and I'm 26 years old.

The little furball in the picture is my first love, Gaïa. She joined the stars in 2021, and I absolutely wanted my brand to bear her name, so she would always be with me.

The idea of creating Gaïa Swim had been lingering in my mind for a while, but the primary purpose of my swimsuits wasn't what you might think...

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It all started in 2020.

I've had ulcerative colitis for 3 years, and after months of suffering, I'm having my first surgery.

That's when I discover my stoma, which I'll have to live with for several months.

Not easy for a 20-year-old woman... But thanks to it, I'm finally living again.

Several months and several operations later, my stoma is removed. And that's when the ordeal begins.

At 21, I discover incontinence, much to my regret. Months pass, my condition improves, but the leaks continue.

That's when I discover period underwear. A real revelation. No more need for 24/7 sanitary protection, I'm protected all day long and I'm finally at peace.

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Then summer arrives, the time to take out my favorite bikinis. But how?

It's impossible to wear a pad in a swimsuit... I'm sad.

I buy several black swimsuits, so as not to have visible stains. But what I love is color.

I look for menstrual swimsuits, but nothing appeals to me. The cuts are not flattering, and everything is always black.

This time, I've had enough, I'm going to create my own menstrual swimsuits. Colorful, elegant and comfortable.

Designed for those who want to feel free, no matter their story.

I first tried to make them myself, but I quickly realized that sewing was not for me...