More Alternative Menstrual Products

[h0rsegurrrl.livejournal.com]

Does anyone have any experience with these reusable baby-sock tampons?  I found the link in the memories, but I wasn't sure if anyone had tried it:

http://www.borntolove.com/frugal-column1.html

Also, I just found out about these Beppy Action tampons - they're like sea sponge tampons, only synthetic, and they're single-use.  You can use them during intercourse (I'm weaning myself off of Insteads because I'm getting an IUD soon).  They're a similar concept to those Gynotex tampons, but those aren't available in the US.  Has anyone seen these in the US, or know of a company that ships them to the US?:

http://www.nicesextoys.co.uk/modules/shop/view.asp?Prodcode=ASW03

One last question:  What sort of detergent do you ladies use to wash cloth pads?  I know it's best to use a gentle detergent that's hypoallergenic.  Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance.

Comments

[aechei.livejournal.com]

those beppy things are single-use...

[h0rsegurrrl.livejournal.com]

Ah, yes, I should have mentioned that. They work similarly to sea sponge tampons, but they are single-use.

[storychick.livejournal.com]

I pitch mine into the hamper (without rinsing even) and then just wash them with our regular detergent, which is generally 7th Generation powder. When I have a baby in cloth diapers I wash them with diapers, when I don't wash them with the regular wash.

I havent tried the baby sock but it sounds interesting! I cant use tampons right now (I'm postpartum) but once my period comes back I'll have to give that a go. :)

[aechei.livejournal.com]

mmm, and when i use(d) cloth pads, i soaked them in peroxide and then washed them with my regular detergent, often in the regular wash. i use "method"--target's natural detergent line. i use the dye- and frangrance-free version.

(or i DID..i'm in the netherlands here, and IDK WTF detergent i bought because i can't read dutch very well. but period-free on mirena, so ehhh...just my clothes in it)

reusable tampons

[pawpower4me.livejournal.com]

I found this
http://www.gladrags.com/jade-pearl-menstrual-sponges-p-62.html

It looks like they're sold in the US, and it looks like a great product. I am going to buy some and try them out.

Re: reusable tampons

[dama-imperfecta.livejournal.com]

I have them, be careful as they do have a short life but I do love them so!

[restlesspoetry.livejournal.com]

I like Arm&Hammer, there's a sensitive skin version that is awesome. (Because just regular arm&Hammer makes me ITCH, and any other detergent I've tried doesn't get the stains out!)

[poppleshatesyou.livejournal.com]

I dont do laundry enough to throw my cloth pads in the wash so i soak them in a bucket with baking soda and Dr Bronner's soap, then wash them by hand in the sink with Dr Bronner's works great, takes out the stains.

[dial-zero.livejournal.com]

I was also wondering about the baby sock thing!

Have you thought about using a reuseable cup instead of Insteads? A lot of people do so successfully, though you have to be careful with removal...

[h0rsegurrrl.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I have thought about it, but I'm really afraid of pulling the IUD out. I want to keep my strings kind of long so I can check them no matter where I am in my cycle, and I have a big fear of getting them caught in the cup. I really want this IUD thing to work out, since it's costing me an asston of money and I've worn out my HBC options. I may try a cup in a few years after my body gets really settled with the IUD, though.

[tearsofaclown.livejournal.com]

Thanks for those links. I've been wanting to start using alternative methods of menstrual care, and the baby sock one looks really easy. Thanks!