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Not my website! Just a cool thing I encountered. I no longer have periods, but when I did, my flow was incredibly heavy and I spent a lot of money on pads (and of course threw away hundreds of them). I know reusable pads aren't an option for everybody, but they're definitely a great way to reduce waste! Of course, another good option would be buying menstrual underwear etc, but as someone who sews I thought I'd share this for other people who sew <3
(Also you can do cute patterns!)
A few fun facts:
- Cotton cloth pads smell better because they allow moisture to evaporate (rather than it being trapped in by plastic)
- You can wash them by hand or just rinse them to throw in with the rest of your clothes
- Research estimates that people who menstruate use about 11,400 pads in their lifetime
Hope this is helpful for someone!
They are meant for light flow, and washing + drying in the sun is what keeps them safe and sterile for repeated use.
Not a complete replacement, it's meant to reduce waste.
I don't have parts that make pads or cups necessary, but is this something that would pair well with a menstrual cup? Or is any kind of pad generally not needed with a cup?
Yes!! It is recommended that you wash them in hot water to sanitize them. And of course we love line-drying to save on energy costs. You can adjust the absorbency for heavier flows as well, though the guide I link doesn't explain how to do that.