Thinking about reusable menstrual products
More and more women are trying and using reusable menstrual products, there’s a reusable revolution going on. But what’s so great about washable sanitary pads and menstrual cups? Should you consider giving them a go? What’s all the fuss about? Washable sanitary pads Before disposable pads became available, women used rags to absorb their menstrual flow. Our modern washable sanitary pads fall somewhere between the old fashioned rags and disposable pads. Unlike scraps of cloth, these new pads are designed to be used during your period. They are usually shaped in a similar way to disposable pads, sewn into an oblong or oval shape that fits the knickers, with wings that clip around to hold them in place. Unlike disposable pads, they do not have a sticky strip on the underside, but with firm fitting knickers, they don’t tend to move or slip around, making them a reliable choice. Pads such as these come in a range of different fabrics, most of which are fairly easy to ...