3 Ways to Toss the Tampons and Pitch the Pads... Forever

Rejoice ladies, because your days of draining your wallet buying uncomfortable menstrual products are over. That time of the month is hard enough, why make it even less fun with expensive products that are uncomfortable, and sometimes barely manage to get the job done? Many are also looking for more eco-friendly options, as it’s estimated a woman will throw out over 250 pounds of pads and tampons over the course of her life. That is a lot of trash! If you are tired of tampons and pads, maybe it’s time to try on some of the newer alternatives.

The Menstrual Cup

If you don’t like the feeling of tampons and pads, you are in luck. The menstrual cup is made of medical grade silicon, offers up to 12 hours of leak-free protection, is reusable, and can’t be felt at all. Menstrual cups are cleanable, reuseable, and easy to sanitize. Because you won’t need to replace them every month, you will save a ton of money. If your flow is heavy, you know how much tampons and pads can cost, and how quickly you go through them. The menstrual cup offers a leak-free, waste-free, environmentally friendly option.  

Thinx Underwear

These are a recent innovation and definitely a gift to women everywhere. These panties are anti-microbial, moisture resistant, absorbent, and leak resistant. They are the underwear specifically made for your period that come in a number of styles. These range from full coverage to thong-like styles. They can be worn instead of period products, or as extra protection. The hiphugger style holds up to two regular tampons worth of blood. You wash and re-wear them, just like regular underwear!

Menstrual Sponge

This method of period protection involves using a sea sponge as a tampon. This renewable and all natural alternative can last up to 6 months. They function exactly like tampons, but are reusable and renewable. They also lack a lot of the harmful chemicals that are in many tampon products. These are known to conform to the shape of your body, making them comfortable and almost impossible to feel.

So, are you ready to ditch the chemically bleached, disposable products? Not only may you discover that you are being kinder to your body, but it is more responsible for the environment, too. Let us know which you’ve tried and what has worked for you!