green menstrual pads
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I'd like to find an alternative to my pads, something I can reuse and won't feel guilty about using. I know about the menstrual cups but I'm not sure I'm comfortable with something I'd have to insert (I don't like tampons), though I might end up trying it anyway.
What methods do you know about? What's worked for you?
Edit: Thanks for the advice everyone!
What methods do you know about? What's worked for you?
Edit: Thanks for the advice everyone!
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Date: 2008-10-29 06:10 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-10-29 06:18 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-10-29 06:20 pm (UTC)i'd try the cloth_pads community
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Date: 2008-10-29 06:10 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2008-10-29 06:18 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-10-29 06:32 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-10-29 06:21 pm (UTC)I LOVE them. I wash them by hand, hang them to dry, and they're good to go again in no time. I've had mine for about five years now without a problem. I've always heard that as long as you wash them by hand like you would your delicates, that they can last even up to ten years and so far so good!
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Date: 2008-10-29 08:39 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-10-29 06:26 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-10-29 06:29 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-10-29 06:46 pm (UTC)To be honest, I thought the idea of anything being inserted (which is what drove me away from even trying tampons) was horrible and nearly mortifying, but I do love my menstrual cup! I know this is a very biased voice, but I think anything is worth a try, especially since various cups go on sale for about $15 at some places online.
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Date: 2008-10-29 07:19 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-10-29 08:49 pm (UTC)I sell cloth pads. :)
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Date: 2008-10-29 09:16 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-10-30 12:47 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-10-30 02:21 am (UTC)http://www.partypantspads.com/
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Date: 2008-10-30 03:35 am (UTC)You know what? It wasn't at all as disgusting as I feared, and now I can't believe I was ever worried. It helps that the cups give so much freedom, you're not tied down to bathroom availiabilty, and I can wear whatever underwear I please.
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Date: 2008-10-30 03:40 am (UTC)no subject
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