Reusable Sanitary Pads vs. Disposable - Which Is Better?
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This does make me wonder if the bleach in disposables was irritating my skin too. I figured the sort of burning feeling was just chafing because the fabric on disposables is far from soft, but thinking about it maybe it was the chemicals.
My tip for people who don't like blood is to buy black pads! The first set I bought were all black and you can barely notice any of the menstrual fluid and you don't have to worry about staining
I'm allergic to some of the plastic hybrids used to create the 'dry-weave' effect in many of the newer products. Since I am older, I didn't have a problem with disposables when I first started needing options. However, as I got older and the technology advanced, I really had a hard time finding pads I could tolerate. Now there are lots and lots of other better options. So, yay!
Try a menstrual cup
Hazel Zuniga I already use a cup, but I also get along with washable pads just fine so I’m not sure why the unsolicited suggestion?
Charlea there are organic chlorine free disposables. I like them
Oh my goodness, I thought i was just having some kind of recurring yeast infection type thing that seemed to line up with my period but I think now that it must be the disposable products that I use that were upsetting my bits. Yay for cups and washables!
"(Its like sitting on a rabbit)".....have u...sat on a rabbit before Klaire? 😆😂
That moment was very r/SuspiciouslySpecific 😂
In accident China,rich womans used rabbit fur beside all for their periods.
@@anagopic5141 ... Wtf?
@@Gloomyraindrop That is truth, check if you don't believe me.
Omg when i saw it i got straight to the comments haha
Yes!! I made the switch to reusable pads a few months ago and it was the best decision I ever made! No more chafing and it is so much more comfortable. I don't get anxiety with my periods anymore because I barely even feel it. Thank you for spreading the word on reusable pads! It's so good for the environment and for your sensitive bits. :)
I feel the same as you it’s so comfortable reusable pads
I had to internally scream "It's here!" when I got the notification. Been waiting for this video especially
I love it that you are an environmentally friendly person. I wish more people were like this.
Hi 🙏👍🤩
I think the is less scary then the Diva Cup and tampons I totally love pads because it’s easy to put on pads and it is comfortable but every one has their own cup of tea. 😊
I used to clean an older lady's house (103 y.o.) I saw some handmade pads in her drawer while putting her stuff away. They were made of like terry cloth. They were all clean and she told me that she cleaned them by leaving them soaking in cold, soapy water in a plastic bin. After they had soaked for about half a day, she would place them in the washing machine. Of course her reason for using them was for incontinence. Every once in awhile she would have a bowel movement while using them, yet they never looked dirty or smelled bad. She said that she has always worn that type of pad because that is what women used to wear back in the day. She said she never used disposable pads, even when she would have her period. It was interesting.
I have too. Not 35 yo though.. I am reconsidering it but water shortage in my part of the world
I also suffered from irritation with disposables and tampons. I switched to a cup 4 years ago and it was the best decision I made.
Do you still need to wear some sort of pad/panty liner when wearing a cup? I feel like it might leak, like when a tampon gets oversaturated
@@glowmilk7948 provided you empty it according to your flow, and that you have put it on properly and is not leaking due to misplacement, you really don't need to use a pad too. It's absolutely leak-proof!
Oh wow I think I should switch to reusable pads even though it sounds gross, but me and my family are really tight on money so I think this will save up a lot of money!
Saving money is the reason I switched to cloth but it so much better for your health.
It can definitely be a little icky at first, but you get used to it quickly. A good tip (I think someone commented this somewhere above) is to use black pads, the way the blood isn't as noticeable and you don't have to worry about stains :)
@@sootsprite_4276 my daughter has special needs and she freaks out each time. I used tie dye flannel she picked out. I purchased some with the charcoal gray and she does much better. She still has toileting accidents so the period panties and pads have helped not needing pullups when we leave the house.
If you bleed light sure but heavy period ladies, this wouldn't save money. Just think how much laundry you have to do. Heavy period ladies have to change a lot more.
@@ladysky5724 a simpler solution would be to buy the amount of pads they regularly use during their cycle and wash them all at once, so it's not too bad. But still, the upfront cost sucks.
Made the switch 2 years ago and they still make me happy every single month. Wish I knew about these sooner!
I’ve been so excited for this video! I too experience horribly painful and crippling periods. I suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome and was diagnosed when I was around 12. I’m now 16 and I’ve been having my period since I was around 10 and a half. Thank you for posting this video, Klaire. I’ve been loving your content as of late and can’t wait for the next video! ♥️
I fall in love with reusable pad!
I started using it just few months ago and never ever want to turn back with disposable pad.
For cleaning tips, it easy if you remove the stain with water by hand immediately after changing, than can mix up with other laundry in washing machine. Same if I go out or travel, I just put them in wet bag, then at home I’ll remove the stain and then washing machine.
At first you will think it hard and time consuming, but it really not that hard. You will feel more comfortable with your body and make you productive also proactive towards the environment.
I started using reusables 3 months ago and would never go back. Highly recommend them to anyone! Really informative video Klaire. I'll definitely be sharing it to my friends that are squeemish and don't believe me about them. ❤️
I use both cup and reusables. Has saved me a lot of money and sanity this far! Never going back to pads and tampons!
Really nicely explained. Also love how beautifully this video has been shot. Your voice is perfect and the background music just makes this video so engaging.
i absolutely love my reusable pads, i’ve been using them on and off since my first period, and i’ve become addicted to sewing them. if you sew (or even if you are a novice), i highly recommended sewing them yourself. once you get used to the process they are a pretty quick sew, you could get a whole set done in an assembly line fashion within a few days. there are excellent resources on youtube (amy nix’s tutorials particularly) and in facebook groups. if you have any questions about the sewing of cloth pads feel free to reply to my comment!
I switched to a menstrual cup 6 months ago and haven't looked back. And now a week ago I ordered some reusable pads as a back up to my cup and I'm super excited for them to arrive!
I'm on my way to doing the same. Started using the menstrual cup a year ago, and I love it. Now all I need is a reusable pad to help with the rare instances of leakage.
It's super common for women to react to disposable menstrual products. Reading through the stories on the good fund it's such a common theme.
This video is very helpful! Thank you so much Klaire for the video. I love your videos and am very excited for more new content. You are a very big inspiration for me
Ik you’ve been getting this comments from the beginning of time, but I just have to say, hearing your voice is like, SO nice on the ears.
Also I was really put off by the idea of the pads but just halfway through the vid I’m like...actually this could be better for me.
Ive not had periods for a while now following hysterectomy. I do wear a small pad for wetness and freshness. I now wear the washable type they are great.
You can get pads that are more designed for light leaks/a daily liner rather than bleeding, they are great
This video will be helpful for so many people! I started using a cup a few years ago and it was great but I still went for disposables when I didn’t feel like dealing with the cup. So a few months ago I switched to the thinx undies and they are such a blessing!
Thanks Klaire!!
I made the switch nearly 2 years ago and it’s literally been a Life saver we couldn’t figure out where the allergic reaction were coming from and it was the disposable that we’re doing it. It’s also helped it in many other ways too.
The ones that I get have charcoal layer inside which helps fight bacteria💖
Emma Pebbles what brand?
Never heard of it...
Catherine D but wouldn't that degrade over time and with washing?
I use cups along with pads, which is better for the environment and cheaper but I think I might go the whole hog and invest in resuables!
I use my cup during the day and to sleep I use my reusable pads. The cup fills up at night and then leaks when I get up. But I do have a heavy period on the first 3 days. I bought the generic reusable ones from amazon and they have worked out great for me. You won't regret making the switch.
I'm always paranoid with my cup and use a cloth pad for light flow at daytime. At night I use the largest pads (postpartum) in the first 7 days. Than I use heavy flow for 3 more days and at daytime same thing. and 2 days with just a light flow pad. Yes I bleed for 12 days. 12 days each month. My uterus is very upset I don't give her babies hahaha
@@femke6313 I hope you've been to the doctor's office for a check-up, that's a very long period. Mine is 7-8 days, once it was 9 days when I had a bad inflammatory process in my body and was on glucocorticoid therapy. And your 12 days sounds really horrible, mine is that long with my double PMS (1-2 days prior and 1-2 days after my period). And yup, I literally call this "my body's punishment for not wanting babies" 😂
@@femke6313 hormonal coil would fix the long heavy periods 👍
Hi 👍🔥🔥
Honestly before I was pregnant I would use cloth pads and they helped really well
With mine I made them myself and they worked so well
I love my cloth pads! I got a cloth pad/period underwear setup along with a diva cup and my periods have never been better. No more stressing out about if I have pads in the house, no more waste!
Random comment since I had a complete hysterectomy at 20 and don't need pads. I started using homemade toilet paper clothes because I was having similar problems with regular toilet paper. I just bought a yard of flannel, cut and was to lazy to serge the ends (which I totally recommend) and have had them for 5 years still going strong. I don't use them for solids, for urine they work excellent. I keep mine in a garbage can by the toilet with a lid. When it's wash day I remove the plastic garbage liner and soak in water with a splash of 35% hydrogen peroxide and when it's time to wash my whites I add them in and dry in the dryer. No stains and absolutely no smells. When I saw how well they worked I also swapped over to cloth like tissues for noses and such.
I have been thinking about this for toilet tissue and cotton rounds for my daily face routine. All that bleached paper and disposable cotton just can't be good for us humans or the earth! And I was wondering why people no longer use hankercheifs!? Tissue hurts!
This is genius!
you have such a soothing voice - it's lovely to listen to you 😊
I'm currently on a pill that stops me from getting periods (best decision I've made after 15 years of pain and pure torture) but I've always wondered about cloth pads. Lots of people talk about them and obviously they're not for everyone but this is the first time I've seen someone give a really informed talk about them. I think if I ever get off my pill I'll look into them :) and I agree, they're really pretty, I love the rainbow butterfly one
That's all they used before disposable ones. Even when my mom was young, they washed and reused. I'm too old for them now, but would use them. I used cloth diapers for all 3 of my sons. Saved tons of $ and helped on the environment. I use cloth napkins everyday and towels. No paper towels in this house. But, we do use paper in the bathroom
You might have this covered, but I love the brand Who Gives A Crap for toilet paper, its made from recycled material and can come to you in recyclable paper packaging! :)
I don't know how many times I watched this video. I just love your videos. And a few weeks ago I ordered some custom made pads (of course of your sisters shop on etsy - they look so pretty!), I can't wait for them to arrive. -^_^-
Oh, I recently found reusable pads (with simple designs) in a store for unpacked stuff. The idea is great :)
Haven't bought pads in years since I bought my cup. Glad there's an alternative for people who cant use cups.
This is so informative! I've been looking to make the switch but have been really scared/hesitant about doing so (I tend to have heavier flows). I might give go and thanks for the link to your sister's Etsy!
This is so interesting! Thank you for creating this video and opening my mind to something new. I really dislike pads, they're uncomfortable and I have extremely sensitive skin. Wonderful video and great editing, please keep creating and sharing.
i watched this when it came out and it definitely inspired me to go with reusable pads. thank you 💜💚
Very new to cloth pads but very happy so far
I love CSP from One Cheeky Bee, they're the first pads I bought and still remain one of my favourites!
Thanks a lot for this video. I am researching a lot before buying my fist ones, and the information you shared was really helpful!
My favorite brand is Pink Lemonade Shop(Ohio, USA) pads. They're like what I'd imagine sitting on a cloud feels like.
I’ve tried using reusable pads but I don’t have my own washer/dryer so i have to use a communal one. it sucks not being able to wash my pads in the wash in my own home. So, I’ve switched to 100% organic non-bleached pads and the adhesive and lining is compostable. no more burning - yay!!
Just a tip. I rinse out my reusable pads and swipe a stain stick across them a few times before washing them. Also, get a dark colored laundry bag, like one of those mesh bags in black or dark blue. That way if you throw your pads in the wash they are in a bag and disguised. I have 2 male roommates and we all share the washer and dryer and none of them have noticed since I used a laundry bag to wash them.
Max Unfortunately, my washer is in a whole other building. I used to wash my hand but it was too much work. It’s also extremely hot and humid where I live, so it’s just too sweaty and I have to constantly change. Maybe one day I’ll switch back. For now I’m doing the best that I can. :)
Can you share which brand you use?
sn12 the pads and tampons I use are from This is L. The packaging and tampon applicators are recyclable, so I just pop them in my recycle bin. Their cotton is unbleached and organic, so it can be placed in a compost bin as well.
@@monvia88 oh yeah I've used them and used to LOVE that brand so accessible at target but some idiot in their design team changed the design of their pads and added 2 wings at the most inconvenient and useless parts of the pad and neither wraps around any underwear so I am looking for a new brand....one set of wings towards the middle like standard was perfect before so not sure who in their design team decided to re design something that has worked perfectly forever lol!! Thank you tho
Thank you for this video! I didn't cope well with the cup, and am just considering trying reusable pads now. Send you a lot of love!
I didn't cope well with it either (flippin' painful for me). Pads all the way!
Also when your pads are in the final rinse cycle, use distilled white vinegar. It will act as a fabric softener of sorts, won't leave a residue, and will also help with smells.
I love this. Never knew it was a thing. I thought it was only diva cups that were reusable. I’ve always been a pad person and I’ve only worn tampons back with I did sports. I have a VERY heavy flow, I use the THICKEST of pads I can find and those only last me and hour or less on heavy days. So this seems like a good alternative.
I literally got my period today 😭😂 so it’s ironic this video dropped today Lol
Princessbbyxo lol same here!
Same
Princessbbyxo me too!!
Mines coming soon..probably this week because my birthday is on the 6th and that's ALWAYS how it goes. 😂😂
Iconic* ?
I moved over to reusables this year and OH MY WORD!!... the irritation and various skin issues I had have gone! I've suffered for years and years and being ill at the beginning of the year and randomly coming across an alternative which not only benefits me but the environment, made it a no brainer to switch. Yes the initial out lay can be high if you're on a tight budget like myself, BUT they are priceless if for nothing else you health. As women we cannot afford to have our lady areas exposed to harsh chemicals or long term irritation. Yes you do have to adjust to washing them etc, but by the second month of using them it wasn't a problem. I would rinse them after you've changed them and then store in a little bin or bag until there is enough to wash. Thanks for discussing this Klaire as its an important topic for both women and the environment. :)
It's also nice to know your money isn't going to awful companies who are getting rich off those disposable products. I haven't been fortunate to make the switch yet but I know I will NOT miss shelling out good money for inferior products that harm me and the environment. 😤
I hope more people can make the switch to cloth pads. Nothing can compare to wearing a pad fresh out of the dryer, it's so soft and comfy. Also, a good tip for those of you who plan to machine wash your pads- please don't use fabric softener or dryer sheets when washing your pads! A neutral soap alone or even baking soda works great!
I have been using menstrual cups & was bummed out because I still had to use liners. I totally forgot they make reusable pads! So glad I ran into this video!
This video was so insightful and helpful. It makes me way to switch to these
Hi 🔥🙏🙏
Iv been thinking about making a switch to reusables recently! thanks for the information!
Environmentally speaking, I was considering the cup. I bought it, but that doesn't work for me. I prefer pads. I was really waiting for this video!!! Maybe these can be a really good solution for me!
Can you please do more reusable/eco friendly videos? Like what small affordable things you can start with? I’m very interested in sustainability and I love how you explain things. Please and thank you 🙏🏼
My skin splits open when I use disposable pads...yes...THAT skin. Doctors were not helpful (“idk put this cream on it”). Switching to reusables did the trick. I’ll never go back.
Use colloidal silver gel. It heals the V area and the skin will not crack. Reusable cotton pads are best for V that are sensitive.
Very informative, thank you! I feel like this is something that you could also start off small and test it then work your way up to completely stop using disposables.
I switched to cups some years ago, because I don't like pads etc, but this is a very good alternative for people who can't use cups!
I love cloth pads going on 2 years of use this April
I love this video. Thanks for all the information. I’m definitely going to give them a try xx
Hi 🙏🙏🤩
LOVE this video! I had no idea this was even a thing, to be honest! I don't get my period because of my IUD, but if I ever switch back to a birth control where I get my period, I think I might give these a try, they sound wonderful!
Hi 🔥👍👍
I've been seriously considering using reuseables for about a year now. I've been using cheapish store brands for most of my life and it's always been so uncomfortable. It wasn't until last year it dawned on me that every period my hoohah would be swollen and by the end super irritated. I then recalled all the stories my mom and grandma told me about my sensitivity to diapers and how I could only wear cloth diapers as a baby. What are pads if not mini diapers?! No wonder I was always in pain!! Haha 😅 I haven't been able to invest in reusables yet (lots of medical issues in my family currently) but I'm so excited to make that switch. 😂 Thanks for uploading this video! I liked the 2 in 1 bag for pad switching on the go!
It's reusable so why not just give them a rinse when bathing rather than leaving them dirty until you decide to wash🤷🏾♀️
I would wash them when I change them (all bathrooms in the States got a sink & soap lmao) but still have a wetbag to put them in & have machine washed at home anyways in case I missed any blood that's been absorbed since I'd be afraid to crinkle them too much while hand washing.
Thank you so much for the time you take to make these videos 💕 are you going to be making any more new mom videos? I find the way you present information very clear :)
Use peroxide to remove blood. My mother taught me this trick when I would leak blood into the bed while sleeping. It works I use it all the time and it doesn't take much to get it out.
I needed this video!
I bought 2 reusable pads to use with my menstrual cup, I'm an italian imported in Australia, an I really miss my bidet.
My pads tend to move a lot during the day, sometimes I find them pushed at the back or the front, anyway, absolutely not where I need them.
Any suggestions?
I have a quite active job, and they can be extremely uncomfortable.
Thank you (everyone) for any suggestions
I've been wanting to make the switch, just working up the courage to try it
You won't regret it. On the odd occasion I have to use a disposable pad I can't wait to get home and change it.
Try it make sure you stay at home for the first day you do it takes a while to get used to. Same for cups since there is a learning curve.
I cannot believe how pretty your pads are. We don’t get so much variety in India :/ The stains on my pad refuse to go away, despite soaking them in baking soda and water 😭 It’s ugly but I still use them because they’re better for my skin and the environment.
I legit just invested in a cup like, three hours ago. I hate the thought of throwing away pads, and I'm embarrassed by them lingering in my bathroom trash when I have company. I might have to go for materials to make my own pads. It's been on my mind, but you helped me decide that it's a great idea.
I'm going to try and convince my sister to make a video with me showing how to make cloth pads from start to finish. She's the one who made all the beautiful cloth pads featured in this video.
I looooove my cup! But my period is always super super heavy the first couple days then it trickles, so I end up buying panty liners. I really want to get reusable liners since the disposable ones irritate me :( maybe I'll make them myself? My local library has sewing machines for public use. Do the pads only have two layers? Do you know how much they cost?
My mother used to make similar things with clothes for us . But later I switched to disposable one as my mother never allowed us to keep the pads unwashed. We had to wash them immediately while changing the pads even middle of the cold night with cold water. She never used to allow us to dry them in a open area where other people can see them, because it was embarrassing for her. Also it was not comfortable to feel something thick and wet inside my panty. But I believe as you are using some good quality materials to stitch them, it will be definitely comfy and easy to wash as it is very hard to remove the stains from the cloth.
I switched to the reusable pads because (due to hormonal problems) my period is often late by fourteen days or so (imagine fourteen days of wearing disposable pads. It was nightmare for my skin and hurt like hell). I am more on the heavy side of the flow spectrum, with my period usually lasting between 5 to 7 days. I have 6 pads from Charlie Banana and if you hand wash them and let them dry, you can go with just 6 pads :) At least provided that your pads are just as absorbent, you are okay with dealing with your period blood and you have place to dry the pads. I also often combo them with menstrual cup and it works really, really well. :)
And another advantage to reusable pads - YOU HAVE THEM. ALWAYS. I do not know how many times I was out of disposable pads because I forgot to buy them and then I was scared af. Now? Not an issue anymore. Even more so since I usually can either wash them right after I come home or after changing the pad.
Why? Why wear pads when you know you're going to be late? I use a tracking app, and just put in when they happen- and pay attention to cramps. Sometimes I'm early, according to my app, but this time I started a day after it said I was due. One day on a pad, perhaps two, but two weeks? I would have started looking for a new tracker if that happened to me... and I have. Darn thing stopped responding to new inputs, got close to being a week off, I found a new one.
If it's a horomonal problem, you might want to talk to your doctor about birth control. I really should be on it myself, my mom's side of my family tends to need external regulatory assistance for other reasons, namely cramps bad enough to miss work but not enough to go to the hospital, so it can really help.
@@snakes_shadow3539
You do realise your experience is not universal?
1.How does anybody know if they will be late this time? (Often /= Always) A lot of things can cause alterations in menstrual cycle.
2. Lucky you. You can't track the cramps to prefigure the bleeding if the bleeding starts before the cramps (and mine starts roughly three hours before the first cramps). Tho I have also experienced cramps a couple of days (up to a week) before the period started. Again, it was in no way indicatory.
3. Tracker apps work based on the data the user provides them with. And if you have...Irregular periods... Then the app can't track your period precisely. That's what "irregular periods" mean.
4. Do not give unsolicited medical advice. Birth control is not always the answer to the problem. "If you haven't already, you may want to consult the doctor". That should end here.
5. I am well aware of any hormonal imbalances I experience, since...I am chronically ill and have already consulted a doctor. Actually, I've been visiting my endocrinologist regurally for 3 past years. There's nothing that can be done about my condition and given the circumstances (the long side effects list, medical contraindications) I do not even want to be on it. That being said, I do experience severe pain.
If I sound angry, that's because I am. Nowhere in my original post I asked for any advice for myself. As a chronically ill person, I do get a lot of those and I am not thankful for any unsolicited advice. If you didn't understand any part of my original post, you could have asked "Hey, I don't get why would you use the pads for two weeks if you knew you'd be late? Would you mind explaining?" and it would have been so much nicer and better to do that than question the accomodation the person you know hardly anything about made for themselves.
@@karolina884 sorry, I didn't mean any offense
@@snakes_shadow3539 Just be a bit more sensitive next time and work on wording things in a more thoughtfull (as in inclusive of all kinds of people, both ill and healthy, sensitive) way.
So useful thank you Klaire!
Thank you! I use a menstrual cup and occasionally buy disposable thin pads for extra insurance, but I've wanted to switch to reusable. Sadly i don't own a washing machine at the moment and I'm not comfortable washing reusable pads at a laundromat, but one day I'll call myself a proud owner of cloth pads and I know who to turn to for the know-how!
You could soak them in cold water at home to release the stain, pop them back in a wet bag and take them to the launderette with the rest of your laundry.
I love this idea! Thinking of switching :)
I switched to reuseable pads about a year and a half ago, and honestly it is amazing. I wasn't too uncomfortable with disposable ones before, but (tmi) odor was definitely a big issue for me. Turns out, the plastic lining in disposables trap all the moisture, including sweat, and made for an unpleasant eau de crotch. In any case, reuseable pads let the downstairs breathe and kept me dry and comfortable (sometimes for a whole day on the lighter days). It actually solved my odor problem. And it's actually not all that gross to hand wash used pads once you get used to it - shrug-.
Would really love to do this for many reasons, I just wish I had a washer and dryer.
So for really heavy flow periods what you recommend to get fully or where is best place to get them? I have insanly heavy flow, even a cup can't keep up with it, need to change it far to often daily, so I need a pad even with it.
I would like to get into this and make these for myself my question is to you is where did you find the pattern and sizes thank you for giving me the heads up on the material I appreciate that
What an excellent video! So informative and beautifully put together. I'm hesitant to make the switch, but I feel like I've learned something.
I'm glad you liked it!
thanks 👍I'm very interested in doing this because the ones I buy have so much plastic and are not breathable which causes a heat rash in the high heat where I live.
Such a innovative find v eco friendly👏🏼👏🏼
was waiting for this vid thank u!
1 part water, 1 part sugar, 1 part vinegar, 1 part liquid detergent.
These is the recipe for cleaning any organic stain including black petroleum oil! Spot clean with this mixture and throw in the wash machine. This will work for even set in stains. The vinegar is an acid that dissolves grime and dirt. The sugar acts as a surfactant and lifts the organic dirt and grime out of fabrics. The water is to help dissolve the sugar. The detergent acts as an additional surfactant and dissolver of soil. This worked on a pair of blue jeans i got good and greasy while i worked on a car engine. The jeans came out spotless! I got this recipe from Mother Earth News many years ago and it has saved me money on spot treatments and replacing clothing. This even works on chocolate!
I like them but when the weather is really hot I find that it itches more.
So on really hot days I use disposable cotton ones. No plastic.
I bought a menstrual cup but later I found that it was not as effective as I was hoping because I have a very heavy flow and needed to empty the cup every 2 hours. so I made my own reusable menstrual pads and use both. It turned out great. When I can't find a bathroom to empty my cup, I just let it overflow onto the pad. I use only 1 pad per day with the cup.
wow, this has really changed my perception on reusable pads. before, i thought it’s probably not worth it to invest in it as i’m a student in high school, and i was thinking “how am i supposed to change pads at school if i’m using a reusable one? isn’t it gross if i just have a bloody pad in my bag, etc”. thank you for this informative video. just a question though, do you have a video on how to clean the pads or do you have it up on your blog or something? thank you!
May be you should use disposable when you are in school just to be safer
My biggest issue is the pad slipping back. Which shape do you use to stop that?
Hi I've been using reusable pads a lot this year but I am still having issue with the upkeep of them and such, would it be possible to DM you regarding this for further advice?
Im not into this, but i found Clorox for Colour clothes very efficient against blood cause it has peroxide, so i tried with single peroxide and it worked, clean the blood and no discolourations.
Reusable is the way to go. I haven’t bought any disposable items in 6 years. I also made my stash to control cost. I made my cores from old flannel baby blankets with a PUL backer to prevent leaks then a fleece back to keep the pad from slipping around. I use cotton for my top and love all the choices in prints. I also like metal snaps best.
I do like this idea 😊🌸
I haven't used pads due to it's makes me itchy too now I think about it maybe I do have that "bleach" problem? I use a Cup I've been thinking about diy some pads for when I'm home all day but... I might have troubles washing them :(
Thank you for this! Btw, your voice is very pretty. :)
cloth during periods is being used for many many years in India !
So you wait until the end of your period to wash them ? I only have 6 pads, I wash them by hand every night so they're dry in the morning, but I'm not sure I'd like to leave them in a sealed bin for a week
Rey Lennon i just let them dry and then throw them in the washing machine. But i have 20
Rey Lennon it’s better to wash it the same day like you do, don’t keep it for a week, it’s also difficult for the stains
When we make pads for the girls in Africa we send two and a bar of ivory soap. Then they learn to sew and make more pads. Many don't have running water. We wash rinse daily but may not wash daily. My daughter has special needs and we use the pads and period panties daily instead of pullups
This is why I use Thinx. I love them.
Do you think it would be possible to make/use a reusable tampon?
5:24 do you have any recommendations on where to get a vanish or eco bar? Also, Potato making a cameo XD
You want to know something annoying? I did a comparison between a vanish bar and a 20p bar of soap from Tesco a few months ago, and there was no difference in performance between the two of them. I spent over £4 on the vanish bar X(
Do you think those are a good way for daily wearing?
I use reuseable pads they are definately comfy... generally i soak them in water untill i wash them comes out clean and smells good everytime
How do you know when to use which side of the pad ? Dark side or pretty side ? :(
Would love a tutorial on how your sister made your pads pls. Also where did you get your funky clothes pegs from? Jxx
Yes please