We are all about sustainability here at TMC HQ and we are also all about periods! We thought we would share our experiences with reusable period products, we definitely think 2021 is the year to give them a go! We are sharing our favourite reusable period products and ones we think you will love too.
REUSABLE PERIOD PRODUCTS
REUSABLE CUP
At the start of this year we, as a family, decided that one of our goals would be to try and be a bit more sustainable and put more thought into our purchases. I have been aware for a while now about how much sanitary waste one woman will produce in her lifetime and I have been looking for the right swap for me, as it’s such a personal choice. I did lots of reading online, and decided that the best choice for me would be a period cup. I went onto the Moon Cup website after this brand was recommended by a friend and found it very easy to choose the appropriate size. Once it had been delivered, I watched the videos for the correct way to insert it and how to clean it and store it etc. I was a bit nervous to use it at first as I had images in my head of it over spilling and leaking everywhere, so I got some reusable pads to wear at the same time-just in case! So far, I have used my cup for one cycle only, but I can’t tell you how pleased with it I am. It was so easy to insert and there was no leaking! At first, I found it a bit uncomfortable and felt like something was digging into me when I was walking, I realised that this was coming from the stem and read that some people will need to trim the stem a bit depending on the individual fit. Once I’d cut off a small part of the stem, I found it so comfortable to wear; it was no longer digging into me- in fact I couldn’t feel it at all. – Sophie
CLOTH PADS
PERIOD PANTS
I was gifted some reusable period pants* by Modibodi shortly after having my second baby in February 2020, my periods came back around four months post partum, which as someone who has breastfed for almost four years, I felt ROBBED. I was slightly sceptical about leaking and whether they would feel gross (?) but holy shit I am a complete convert. I cant imagine ever using anything else and I have since purchased multiple pairs. They wash incredibly well, are super comfy and don’t feel at all exposed when wearing them. They keep you completely dry and leak free. They aren’t just fab for periods, but also discharge & bladder leaks. I honestly can’t recommend them enough.
Have you tried reusable period products? Let us know which you love!
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Meera
I use the organicup and actually love it (bar the first time haha) I found I can leave it longer and not worry about anything! Definitely takes a few tries to master though x
Sarah | Pandora's Health
I tried the Moon Cup a few years ago and struggled a bit with it! But, I’m going to give other reusable options (like the ones mentioned above, as well as a reusable tampon applicator) as I’m trying to phase out plastic wherever I can.
Antonia
Moon cup is something I really want to try but I’m too scared to. I’ve never used tampons so that’s one of the reasons I didn’t try it yet.
Antonia || Sweet Passions
Sumedha
Thanks for this informative post! It was helpful to read about your experiences including the hiccups.
LTroy
We are really into sustainable and safer periods. Those of us on a fertility journey need every bit of goodness for our bodies and BPA free period cups are a small and sustainable switch that helps both our bodies and the environment. Great writing.
Charlotte Birchall
This is a great informative post. Thank you for sharing these products. I have been looking at different reusable period products to use. I will have to looking into these products more. Thank you
Cristina Rosano
Loved reading this and glad to see more women are using reusable period products! I have yet to try reusable pads and period pants, but a menstrual cup was such a game-changer for me! It was quite awkward the first time inserting it, but as soon as you get the hang of it and get over the fear of getting it stuck, it’s paradise! Thanks for sharing x
Rosie Ireland
I’m really invested in being more sustainable this year and know that period products have soo much plastic along with them. It’s something I’ve been thinking about for a long time, I even bought a mooncup but I’ve never used it. I am going to brave now though!
Rosie
Della Driscoll
Yes to this post! I love my Organicup; I’m so glad I made the switch as it has helped reduce pain, it’s easy to use and often or not, I forget I’m using it x
Eleanor Jones
Great post! I need to try some resuable period products at some point- I currently wear period pants in the evenings which are a step in the right direction but I’m quite intimidated by moon cups and the like haha x
Headphonesthoughts
I would totally try out the reusable cup. I currently use pads and I don’t like them. It’s good to try something that is better for our environment. I have currently been trying to use more reusable things in my day to day life.
Mind Beauty Simplicity
to be honest, i was always hesitant to try these. i’m always afraid it’s going to be messy when removing. but maybe i should try it out anyway. thanks for sharing!