I know you say you don't like pads, but have you tried cotton re-usable ones? Normal pads are plasticy and disgusting, and give me unconfortable rashes. I bought some GladRags (http://www.gladrags.com) recently and they are THE most comfortable ever. They just feel like your panties- so soft, made from organic cotton. The night pad is pretty huge, but the regulars are lovely. I don't think they're quite as pricey as lunapads.
I know re-usables may sound gross, but menstrual blood isn't dirty, and it's your own fluids after all. You just rinse them with cold water out in the sink to prevent so much staining, and then put them through the washer with a bit of soap to clean them. If you change during the day, you can just keep a plastic bag in your purse :) it's pretty easy once you get used to it. Also, you mentioned a "mushy" feeling.. I never get that with cotton pads. It's absorbed way more quickly into the cotton than that icky plastic topcover most pads have. They are also great for environmental issues as well, not throwing away tons of pads every period is a plus.
Just wanted to put in my .02 among all the cup lovers, but I haven't tried the wonder that is the divacup, so I wouldn't have any firsthand experience. I hear it's awesome, but as you said with the whole cramping issue, I wanted to offer an alternative to having something inside you. Good luck!
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Date: 2006-03-28 01:07 am (UTC)I know re-usables may sound gross, but menstrual blood isn't dirty, and it's your own fluids after all. You just rinse them with cold water out in the sink to prevent so much staining, and then put them through the washer with a bit of soap to clean them. If you change during the day, you can just keep a plastic bag in your purse :) it's pretty easy once you get used to it. Also, you mentioned a "mushy" feeling.. I never get that with cotton pads. It's absorbed way more quickly into the cotton than that icky plastic topcover most pads have. They are also great for environmental issues as well, not throwing away tons of pads every period is a plus.
Just wanted to put in my .02 among all the cup lovers, but I haven't tried the wonder that is the divacup, so I wouldn't have any firsthand experience. I hear it's awesome, but as you said with the whole cramping issue, I wanted to offer an alternative to having something inside you. Good luck!