Cottons Ultra Thin Period Pads, Super, Pack of 12, 100% Organic Cotton Sanitary Pads, Hypoallergenic, Biodegradable

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Want to switch to fully reusable products? Consider trying period pants or reusable pads. How we test Pads Some manufacturers of sanitary pads use terms like 'extra long' when their product is longer in length for added protection. Other claims Like pads, tampons come in different absorbencies, most commonly regular and super, but there are smaller sizes available as well (some brands like Libra offer a 'girls' range designed for smaller bodies, while Kotex and Carefree offer a mini size tampon for a light flow). The short answer is, very. We’ve seen enough Blue Planet episodes by now to know how plastic pollutes our oceans, and our period waste is a large part of that.

The best way to get rid of a used sanitary pad or tampon is in a bin. Shopping centres and other public places often have sanitary disposal bins, and it's a good idea to use these when they're available, as it's the most hygienic way to dispose of your sanitary pads and tampons. A standard plastic tampon applicator can take up to 500 years to decompose, and the average person uses more than 11,000 disposable menstrual products in their lifetime. Switching to recyclable or biodegradable sanitary pads and tampons is a great step forward to a happier planet. Maternity bleeding can contain small clots - again that’s perfectly natural, and the maternity towel will be more capable of capturing that. Just a note to avoid using tampons as an alternative to maternity pads. It’s not recommended and can increase your risk of infection straight after birth.

Organic reusable sanitary pads

If you’ve been looking to replace regular sanitary pads with an option that’s better for your body and the planet, you’ll definitely want to put Tampon Tribe organic pads on your shortlist. In case you’re wondering why many feminine hygiene products are so bad for you, here’s the skinny: Unless your pads and pantiliners are organic, they’re likely to contain plastics – including those made with dangerous BPA and BPS. Most contain dioxins, chlorine bleach, pesticides, and herbicides. Many contain added chemicals to prevent odor, too. The good news is that just like many of the reusable pads, period panties, and menstrual cups we’ve reviewed in the past, Tampon Tribe organic panty liners and pads are free from all the bad stuff. Let’s take a closer look. About Tampon Tribe Our lab experts predicted that the organic cotton doesn't have the absorbency speed of products that use absorbent polymers and that the saline solution used for the test resulted in slow absorption and leakage. We retested these products using water only and saw improvements in some products while others had similar results. Disposable vs reusable pads

NatraTouch pads have a name that’s similar to Natracare, but they’re two completely different companies. NatraTouch is a brand that’s distributed by a company called Apropos. The key takeaway here is that the tampon applicator is reusable, not the tampon itself. Think of it like a menstrual cup; after using it, you just need to wash it thoroughly and reinsert a non-applicator tampon ready for when you next need it. Most people’s first experience with menstrual products usually involves pads. They’re easy to use and less intimidating than tampons and menstrual cups. As the awareness of the benefits of using organic feminine hygiene spreads, we’re becoming blessed with more great products coming onto the market to meet our needs. Some have been around for a long time, and others are newer arrivals on the scene. Here’s our list of the Top 5 Disposable Organic Menstrual Pads. 1. Natracare Eco-friendly pads are usually gentler on your skin and the environment. They are usually made of cotton, hemp, or bamboo. Sustainable period pads should also be free from fragrances, dyes, chemicals, chlorine, and dioxin.Maxim pads are made with natural cotton. Their cotton isn’t organic. However, it’s not chlorine bleached, so it’s free of dioxins. The absorbent core is also made from natural cotton and doesn’t contain any wood pulp. The widespread use of wood pulp contributes to deforestation, which is why Maxim is proud to say they don’t use it in their pads. Maxim pads are 95 percent biodegradable. You're likely to use a mixture of liners, regular and super (and maybe night) pads throughout the different stages of your period. You're likely to use a mixture of regular and super tampons throughout the different stages of your period. If you're using a regular tampon and notice overflow onto the string or your underwear, you should consider using a super tampon to avoid leaks. All pads share the same purpose, but there can be a lot of differences between two similar-looking products. Here’s what to pay close attention to when making your selection. Absorbency The cheeky wipe reusable periodpadsare great and nice not to be contributing to landfill. Thepadswash well and dry in no time on a radiator.