I was searching for this kind of ideas for my wife, those commercial pads are full with chemicals, and I don't like when she has those big cramps during her periods. I saw that most of the women listen to the bullshit from the magazines that say, don't talk about period with your bf/husband. Women, talk with them, relax. We do understand, and this will actually make it easier for both of us, men will understand better your moods and will try to do their best to help you when you have cramps. I even found out all kind of amazing plants that help: nettle tea for higher iron(mornings only, works as energy boost as well), marigold helps with the pain, burdock juice helps as well, and alkaline water made like this: 1 lemon+1 teaspoon of baking soda+1 liter of water, drink it all during the day, especially drink one glass on empty stomach, this works like miracle for my wife and our friends as well.
The plastic lining in disposable pads trap moisture as well, which is something I think that actually cause more odors. Imagine wearing a plastic bag on your upper body while you exercise. Its kind of the same thing, but, you know, downstairs. So it's not only your menstrual fluids, its also the sweat that gets trapped down there. All of that becomes a gross cocktail of smells that reuseable pads really mitigate.
Yes this is so true and all of that stuff getting trapped down there is what causes those pesty yeast infections too. I have an ultra sensitive V and even the slightest temperature change will give me a yeast😔 unfortunately every cycle it happens to me and I really think its because of those disposables. I can't wait go get my cloth pads though, super excited for a new relief!
I know this is an old video, but I am reallly thankful. Very clear and also thank you for not feeling ashamed and showing the stain and the blood in the water. I wanted to know how it would look and couldnt find it anywhere. There should be no shame or taboo on periods, blood or period-products. Thanks!
I completed 3 years with my lunette cup. never ever going back to disposable pads. A woman uses 17000 disposable pads in her lifetime. Girls do your body and mother nature a favor and switch to au naturale products. I love reusable pads too.
I have a question. How do you go about your lunette cup in public restrooms when you are out and about? Usually the sinks are far away to clean the cup, so how do you deal with the blood?
@@RandomPerson-vs2yh Hey, firstly, on average a menstrual cup can be worn up to 8-12 hours so you should be good to go for a good portion of the day till you get back home to clean it. Should you require to empty it in a public washroom, carry along a bottle of water and rinse your cup in the toilet. With the Lunette, you also get clean wipes specifically to clean your cup which is perfect for a public washroom scenario. I'm glad you seem interested in this option. I highly recommend the channel Put A Cup In It. You will start to love your periods. All the best!
@@riah9912 wow that's so awesome. Kudos to you for starting at such a young age. Unfortunately I just discovered them when I was 22. In India people only use pads. Maybe 10% use tampons but mostly pads so convincing people to use internal protection is a pain. Which colour lunette cup do you own? :D
S Ramani it’s never too late! My family was pretty strict when it came to menstrual products and what I was allowed to use. As soon as I got the go ahead to use tampons (6 months before using a menstrual cup) I ended up hating them so much! I got so fed up and just did my own research and purchased it without anyone knowing. Started off with the the blue lunette cup as my first cup and now I’ve been sticking to violet color! I really wish there was more education about what menstrual product options are available for young girls everywhere! I’ve been education my younger sister and cousin on what options they have because I know it’s what I would’ve loved to know from the beginning.
I bought a few and loved them. My husband who is amazing then said he could make more for me so he sat at the sewing machine in our small apartment making them for me. They are a game changer and I've never looked back. I told a no longer friend about them and she said I was really disgusting using those. I can't understand why people say that but then she used to flush plastic tampon applicators down the toilet. It's no different to when I was a baby and my mom used cloth diapers. I'm in my 40s now and my periods are heavy ABC these handle them great.
If I ever get married, I want my husband to make me reusable pads. That's just too cute! And yeah, I've been told that I'm nasty too by my own mother today. I bought 2 liners from a local brand, just to try out, see if it's comfortable and all, and as soon as she saw them, she said "eww, gross". In my mind, it can't possibly be worse than "normal" pads anyway. It's my own blood, how is this nasty, but band-aids aren't? And they're so cute too!
@@laurieavec1e75 I'm from a toxic family too so I hear you although it's more other members not my late mom. My mom used to wash our cloth diapers..how is this different to pads? Maybe we wouldn't have the environment problems today if we were more reusable say 20 years ago. I think people are just lazy and would rather just throw it away than take time to wash it.
The cloth diaper comment at the end just made me realize something about myself. When I was a baby my mom had to put me in cloth diapers because I was highly allergic to the toss away diapers. Now as a grown adult I've always been uncomfortable with my pad or tampon... it's probably the same reason why I couldn't wear diapers! 😅 I've been torturing myself for decades LOL! I REALLY need to try cloth pads!!
Try using Ice cold water (put a gallon in your freezer, this is key) and soaking the pads for a few hours, if you have stains just put oxygen peroxide on them after they air dry and it will take it right out. Or you can put the soap on them after the first soak, and then soak the pads again for about 4-6 hours and the stains will rinse right out. I think I've finally perfected my cloth pad ”washing routine” and my enemy/friend is the washing machine 😩😂! I live in Arizona and sometimes the water comes out hot, I always double-check now before I put my pads in. I just like to rinse them in the washer, it helps them dry faster. Hope this helps 🌸❤️☺️
@@BaileyNguyen93 from wat i know bout that is when you use cold water it take out the blood stains better then hot water.Growing up in the south thats what my mom taught me when i get blood into my undies.Oo and peroxide also take out blood stains good to.. Hope that help you understand it more:)
I'm using washable pads for 3 months already. And yes! I noticed the same thing i don't feel any cramps anymore and when I do it's not like before that I have to drink meds. And it's very comfy! Thanks for this video.
This is so true. Less, almost no cramping. Less, almost no odor. True, this is because there are no chemicals on the pads. Your skin breathes too, no sweaty groin area. I use organic detergent, then sun dry it for the added uv sterilization lol
Ive been on pads for 8 years, so ever since i started my period. And i tried the cup for the first time a few months ago, it didnt go with me and my style so i dropped them. I hate making waste and stupid pads and i cant stick anything up there so i was lest with the cloth pads and this video honestly helped me a lot
Thanks. You are a courageous woman. I am trying to find an alternative for my wife. We plan on going off grid and being more self independent, using less and leaving less of a foot print in the world. This was one of her many concerns. She speaks the problems and I do my best to solve them. This was great. I will buy a ton of these and also learn how to make them. I also have 2 little girls who will be needing this knowledge in the future. Farewell -
Hey Robert I think its great what you and your family are doing. There's a brand of reusable pads called New Moon Pads. The lady makes them by hand all homemade from Canada. Theyre great quality and each pad is said to last 10 years with good handling! You could buy a few and look at the stich patterns for reference.
Now, THIS is a dad! My dad didn't even know how old I was. To share the daily struggles of your wife and children to this extent is so wonderful. They are truly blessed to have a man like this in their lives.
I have just recently purchased a few reuseable pads as liners for my menstrual cup and I have to say... its absolutely amazing being environmentally cautious in this manner 💖 Also you are right about the less cramping, and shorter periods. I actually get excited for my periods now because it's less painful
Wow!! I am fifty yo and just learning about this. Younger ppl love Mother Earth it is a beautiful thing. Thank you for all of your tips. My next purchase for SURE💜😁
I made the switch less than a year ago, and it's been such a great change, I feel so much cleaner and comfortable wearing cloth pads. I feel less sweaty and my skin breaks out less, I just wish my girl friends wouldn't give me strange looks when I talk about it
6:30 no you are absolutely right! I have dealt with so much pain for years and just this morning when I noticed the start of my period and put the pad on, cramps suddenly greeted me and that's when I realized that I had to do something! I immediately took the pad off and stayed in my own underwear while I waited to take the bus and go get myself some pads without the chemicals and like I thought, the pain was gone!
THANK YOU for this brutally honest review! My daughter just got her period and I am seriously considering these reusable ones for her since she has so many allergies and sensitivities. I’m sure all my own menstrual issues have been link to all the chemicals in disposable ones. Thanks girl!
When I was a baby I couldn't use mass produced diapers because of allergies/sensitivities. My mom had to put me in cloth diapers. As an adult I've only used store bought products and always been in pain, itchy and always ended up swelling in my reproductive area! It wasn't until this video that I thought my baby allergies might correlate with my adult period issues. So if your child has sensitivities it might be best for her to go with cloth pads! Save her the torment on her body and wallet. 😆
I don't rinse and soak them. At the end of my cycle put them into the washer to soak with oxyclean for an hour. I do a spin cycle and then wash them with towels.
Thank you for the review. I just read about all the chemicals in Always, and as someone who uses the brand, I have noticed that my period was becoming more painful and irregular in the years I've been using them. I think it's time I switch to reuseable pads. Reviews like these really help give a clearer picture of what to expect once I do.
Tree Hughers are the best! Toss them in the washer and that’s it!! This is way to much work. Tree hugger pads are amazing they don’t shift when you walk and hold a lot. These seem like way to much work and who want to have pads soaking.
Here because pads have started giving me rashes, tampons are scary and im scared of the suction w the diva cup lol, so thank you sooo much for your honest review!
@@sophialehmer-peasley9019 question when you sit w a suction cup in can the suction adjust and possibly leak? Or that doesn't happen? And thx I bought a set of the cloths from Amazon and will try them next flow, probably try it out for 3 months to see how I like em b4 the cups
@@sclarisa94 the suction cup doesn’t change when I sit down. It is tricky to get it in and I use both hands to get it out. One to break the suction seal and the other to pull it out. However, I haven’t been able to wear it 100% leak proof which is why I want to start wearing reusable pads or period underwear.
@@sophialehmer-peasley9019 ahh okay, so you have to double up, the cup and a small pad? I liked the idea of the cup tht you can wear for a long time cause I'm always on the go lol
@@sclarisa94 when I’m on long trips, I only bring my cup, I sometimes use a pad too, but usually a liner or just a small piece of toilet paper is enough. A lot of the excess blood isn’t necessarily from the leaks, so when you put it on in the shower, you usually don’t need anything else l.
I never thought of using hand made reusable pads. Like you said… the smell towards the end of your period, I have that and always wondered why. Great honest video. The company makes cute designs. Thank you!
I use those hangers the same way. Those pads are also very good for the environment. I'm wondering how you feel about those pads 3 years later? Thanks for the info.
You can get the wet bags at the dollar store! Great choice! The cups are great too! But takes some time to get use to the cups! Once you do u won’t go back!
For those of you who want to start using cloth pads and can't bother with the cleaning process, just keep a wet bag or bin in your room/bathroom, fold up the pad and put them in there throughout your cycle without rinsing them or anything. When you've finished your cycle, just toss the pads in the washing machine on a lower heat with oxiclean then let them air dry. You can treat stains if they occur and you're good to go! (Darker colored pads are much better if you're really worried about stains)
I've thought about that but I'm concerned about chemicals in the Oxiclean. Natural detergent & natural dyes only, ect, seems the way to go since these pads would be spending 1/4 of the month touching our lady bits.
Im 20 years old. Since I've had my first period I've used pads for a year then tampons. After a while of heavy flow that has made me need to wash underwear anyways. I've switched back to pads. But the wings never stick so I still end up often washing underwear no matter what I do. 😢 So I'd figure to try this! I love how they wrap ALL the way around and they feel much more comfortable and I hardly even feel them compared to normal pads which are usually itchy and get all gross against the skin fast. These are SUPER absorbent!
I’ve been considering alternatives to typical disposable pads since I have a allergic reaction to the chemicals in them, this might be nice since it’s also eco friendly and a buy once only product!
I have been researching how the cloth pads are made because I would like to make them to support an orphanage in Uganda. Your core contains a highly absorbent material called Zorb and most likely it contains silver which is anti-microbial and anti-bacterial. This would account for the lack of a bad smell. The Zorb can hold an incredible amount of fluid. You might use one pad whereas with disposables you could use about 5 a day.
Does anyone clot a lot? I get a lot of blood clots during my period and I want to use these...but idk if these will be ok for that. Thoughts? Experiences?
I tried menstrual cup but never successful. Either it never pops up or it lays horizontal and that scared the shit out of me. So, I decided to switch to cloth pads. It was very helpful, thank you.
I know it been posted a while ago but I wanted to share my experience with the diva cup since you feel/felt a bit reluctant. I never liked tampons and swore by pads but pads were uncomfortable and kind of discusting feeling so I did some research and found the diva cup. I barely wore tampons before so I wasn't very experienced and had a bit of trouble with the cup at first but now I swear by it (and cloth pads of course). Its very comfortable,easy to use once you're used to it, you can wear it on heavy or low day comfortably and you're not worried about toxic shock syndrome. Also you never run out! Just rince it and you're good.
I do like your review and I appreciate that you mentioned that you had itching when you wore a disposable pad, that's exactly what I'm having each time my period comes and knowing these are chemical free and reusable will make us safe money, and nothing is more gross than washing cloth diapers from babies and I wash lot of them when I was younger. Thank you for your review! ❤
I have a really heavy flow and started using flex cup but still have to wear pads with it cause it overflows after 2 hours. I really want to try reusable pads cause I spend sooooooo much money on disposable products. I can easily spend $30 ! Month just on disposable stuff cause I'd normally wear an ultra tampon along with an overnight pad and change every 2 hours.
Hey Vera! I just switched to a cup (Hevea Loop Cup because it's biodegradable natural rubber), and I actually find it way LESS messy, stinky, etc. The first day or two was tricky, it's true, but you get the hang of it fast. Also, you can't even feel it, so comfortable. It does leak a bit if you let it get overfull, so I'm also going to get one cloth pad.
love how this video👇 also explained their own menstrual hygiene tips and how to stay and smell fresh and clean during your period. Enjoy! th-cam.com/video/7USQ6bWinfs/w-d-xo.html
Hi Vera! Thanks soooo much for sharing this. I'm just going to start using the reusable pads. I'm wondering how often you need to change the pad (small or medium size during your regular or heavy flow days). I don't know how many pads I need to prepare.
This video is so helpful!! I've been researching a lot lately about making my own reusable cloth pads and period underwear, and your video has given me such a good idea of what using the pads may be like and i appreciate that so much! ❤️💖
I give a used clothpad/s a rinse program cycle in my machine, that's it. Peg it somewhere in my bathroom, let dry, 'collect' a few of them.. and add them with a few used towels and wash everything in machine at 60 degrees Celsius. I don't use cloths with PUL. I want everything to breathe.
I used to make my own cloth pads as a pre-teen like my mom taught me, but then i switch to disposables because i just got busier. Now i found lots of cloth pads for sale thanks to the internet and im back to cloth pads again! I really love it, it doesn't smell, it doesn't irritate my skin unlike disposables, and yes i have no cramps! I used to have horrible cramps because i have PCOS. Also, cleaning them is actually really easy. I handwash mine with regular detergent, but a regular beauty bar also works. I use vinegar for the stains and smell then air dry. ~
ive been meaning to make the switch because disposable pads are bad for the environment anyway but i also recently found out about the toxins!!! so thank you for this informative video!
So helpful! Thank you so much. I've been debating on trying these for a while and have been curious about so many things you touched on. Gonna try them!
I wish I started cloth early in life I tried in my early thirties but didn’t buy the right ones for me just tried some cheap ones to try and they were more rectangular shaped like a store pad but they were awful and slide and I didn’t like it. So watching more and more videos I decos few years later to try again and watched a video of someone’s favorite pad stash and found the best pads ever now I wish I had done this earlier because they are so much more comfortable and barely know there there plus all the cute prints and materials to choose but I like cotton and velvet I ended up having two favorite brands and one just stopped making them 😭 cause I thought I’d get a few more heavier ones because I’m changing and getting heavier so sad I missed her by one week but I still have the second maker but in the look out for new ones to love. I even found the easiest way to clean them with the least effort I just put them on the shower floor let the shower beat on them while I’m in there ring them out put them in a bucket with oxi clean and then when I’m ready to wash them, I just run them through the wash with extra rinse and they come out perfect. Sometimes I run through a rinse first then wash just to make sure the oxi is out but it works so great and I don’t have to scrub and ring the heck out of them.
What I do with mine, is i soak them in cold water thats mixed with organic goat milk soap and compile them all there for a week then wash each one with that specific soap bar and squeeze till no blood comes out then i place them in the dryer and use the sanitization mode. When should i throw them out and buy new ones?
Thank you so much for this detailed review. :) I tried cups and they didn’t work for me! So much bladder pressure. I still want something reusable though. This made me feel more confident in the switch.
I’m interested in trying this when I get my own place one day I can’t do it right now as I’m still under my parents roof and they find it disgusting it’s their rules I have to respect that but I will switch as soon as I can
I just started my first period! I don’t like the pads, they aren’t that comfortable. I might get the eco friendly pad since they look more comfortable but you have to wash them. Thanks for the video :)
I hated regular pads they would give me a rash. But the reusable cloth ones are so much gentler, soft and comfy, highly recommend. Did you end up getting them?
i've been using disposable pads my entire life. Never chose to use tampons as i do not want to risk getting tss. I feel like reusable pads would be a much better option instead of just throwing plastic away each time i change.
I noticed when I used organic pads that the smell was less and I felt better during my cycle. Time for a "new normal" for ladies products, cuz what we've been using just seem to be harmful.
The regular pads were REALLY plasticky about 20 years ago, when I started getting mu period. I remember getting physically hurt every time I used one. My skin was red and inflamed from day one, and by time of the last day of my period I was starting to feel this fear every time I got out of the shower and had to put underwear on. Today a lot of companies are making a nice layer that is made out of 100% cotton, so it might be nice to move as a first step to stpp buying and making the regular ones coz really... plastic, even as thin as it is these days, is not good to our skin.
If you get pads with a minky top they are so much easier no staining when u wash them out don’t have to scrub them with the soap just rinse out and wash
Since my hysterectomy I noticed in more moist down there. It's a combination of sweat and leaky urine. (Ewww, I know) Incontinence pads make it worse. I think something like those would be more comfortable and might work.
See I’m allergic to any sanitary product so I’ve been really interested in getting these but was so scared because My periods are really heavy and have to change my pad often.. what did you find when you was in public wearing them and changing them in public? Do you just have to bring a bag to pop it in until you’re home? Do they last long between changing?
I've been using cloth pads for a while and most cloth pad companies also sell a wet bag that's for storing your used pads in after changing when you're out and about. You just fold them in on themselves so everything is contained and snap the wings closed around them. They are unlikely to spill that way, but wet bags are that extra security cause they're waterproof, which also makes them super easy to clean if there are any spills. How long they last depend on a lot of factors. A lot of the pads I looked into had comparisons to normal pads and tampons in how much blood they hold. Usually the longer ones meant for overnight are thicker and hold more as is what I've found with disposable pads, but most do hold up to at least what the disposable ones do if not more. The only issue I've had is they slide back a bit on me. I think I need tighter underwear to hold them better in place. The odd thing is I can't find anyone talking about it really so I don't know if it has to do with the way I walk or my body but I'm not giving up on them just yet. Considering getting period underwear to use them with to avoid any spills, or maybe *just* use period underwear as some can hold up to several tampons worth
Kathrine Wollan ahhh thank you so much for this information! It’s really helpful! As I’m a very heavy bleeder I was worried about how long they’d last and how to travel with them. So I’ll take everything into account and hopefully be able to buy some very soon haha! Thank you so much! 💛 hope you are well
I use reusable pads every month babe. Get yourself a container fill with cold water add a few drops of tea tree oil leave them in there to soak until your ready to wash in Washing machine that way they are being soaked and tea tree kills bacteria. When you wash wash on a 30 wash any higher and the blood will set in to the fabric. Hope this helps you and others. Honestly best thing I ever did fantastic for the environment and our precious health. Much love to you xxxxxx
@@MrsVera no problem mate. Happy to help. What I also do Is get a wash bag so when your out you can take old one off and use new one and just soak in your tea tree solution when you get home. That's what I do. Don't feel embarrassed or anything I feel very happy that I switched and I feel more natural xxx
Mine will arrive tomorrow and Im so excited to use it as well. Thanks for the honest review. How long does it take for you to change the pads? Like how many hours?
You should try, I love them! So much more comfy than regular pads (I used to get rashes from them). These are just so much better and I wear them overnight on my heaviest day! They are amazing. I recommend Oko Creations.
When wearing them do you feel the moisture? If so, does it last long- does it dry quickly or after a certain amount of time?😬 Also How long can I go until it's time to change? I'm sure it may depend on flow but on average?
I was searching for this kind of ideas for my wife, those commercial pads are full with chemicals, and I don't like when she has those big cramps during her periods. I saw that most of the women listen to the bullshit from the magazines that say, don't talk about period with your bf/husband. Women, talk with them, relax. We do understand, and this will actually make it easier for both of us, men will understand better your moods and will try to do their best to help you when you have cramps. I even found out all kind of amazing plants that help: nettle tea for higher iron(mornings only, works as energy boost as well), marigold helps with the pain, burdock juice helps as well, and alkaline water made like this: 1 lemon+1 teaspoon of baking soda+1 liter of water, drink it all during the day, especially drink one glass on empty stomach, this works like miracle for my wife and our friends as well.
vladorcolac you are the definition of what a man should be
I really hope that my future husband would be as open as you towards women's menstrual 🥺
Aw, such a lovely comment! A lucky wife you have indeed. ☺️
You’re amazing!
Every man I know has said they don’t want to hear about periods so I refrain from talking about it.
The plastic lining in disposable pads trap moisture as well, which is something I think that actually cause more odors. Imagine wearing a plastic bag on your upper body while you exercise. Its kind of the same thing, but, you know, downstairs. So it's not only your menstrual fluids, its also the sweat that gets trapped down there. All of that becomes a gross cocktail of smells that reuseable pads really mitigate.
omg I never thought of this but its so true
Yes, exactly
True. I change disposable pads by the hour just to avoid the nasty smell
Yes this is so true and all of that stuff getting trapped down there is what causes those pesty yeast infections too. I have an ultra sensitive V and even the slightest temperature change will give me a yeast😔 unfortunately every cycle it happens to me and I really think its because of those disposables. I can't wait go get my cloth pads though, super excited for a new relief!
I'm here because I was thinking of giving reusable pads as gift to my family members to encourage them to become eco-friendly.
I would but I’m not for that. Sorry not sorry earth
gxremie x you’re also on this earth tho:(
i know right
@@gxremiex6881 so you don't want to save the environment. pads take 500-800 years to decompose
@cloudii Cotton pads sound really interesting. Only thing that bugs me is what if I dont clean it well ? 😓
I know this is an old video, but I am reallly thankful. Very clear and also thank you for not feeling ashamed and showing the stain and the blood in the water. I wanted to know how it would look and couldnt find it anywhere. There should be no shame or taboo on periods, blood or period-products. Thanks!
I completed 3 years with my lunette cup. never ever going back to disposable pads. A woman uses 17000 disposable pads in her lifetime. Girls do your body and mother nature a favor and switch to au naturale products. I love reusable pads too.
I have a question. How do you go about your lunette cup in public restrooms when you are out and about? Usually the sinks are far away to clean the cup, so how do you deal with the blood?
@@RandomPerson-vs2yh Hey, firstly, on average a menstrual cup can be worn up to 8-12 hours so you should be good to go for a good portion of the day till you get back home to clean it. Should you require to empty it in a public washroom, carry along a bottle of water and rinse your cup in the toilet. With the Lunette, you also get clean wipes specifically to clean your cup which is perfect for a public washroom scenario. I'm glad you seem interested in this option. I highly recommend the channel Put A Cup In It. You will start to love your periods. All the best!
I’ve been using the Lunette cup too! For 6 years now! Since I was 16.
@@riah9912 wow that's so awesome. Kudos to you for starting at such a young age. Unfortunately I just discovered them when I was 22. In India people only use pads. Maybe 10% use tampons but mostly pads so convincing people to use internal protection is a pain.
Which colour lunette cup do you own? :D
S Ramani it’s never too late! My family was pretty strict when it came to menstrual products and what I was allowed to use. As soon as I got the go ahead to use tampons (6 months before using a menstrual cup) I ended up hating them so much! I got so fed up and just did my own research and purchased it without anyone knowing. Started off with the the blue lunette cup as my first cup and now I’ve been sticking to violet color! I really wish there was more education about what menstrual product options are available for young girls everywhere! I’ve been education my younger sister and cousin on what options they have because I know it’s what I would’ve loved to know from the beginning.
I bought a few and loved them. My husband who is amazing then said he could make more for me so he sat at the sewing machine in our small apartment making them for me. They are a game changer and I've never looked back. I told a no longer friend about them and she said I was really disgusting using those. I can't understand why people say that but then she used to flush plastic tampon applicators down the toilet. It's no different to when I was a baby and my mom used cloth diapers. I'm in my 40s now and my periods are heavy ABC these handle them great.
You are blessed.
@@sharonstrauss1146 I certainly am he's my everything ❤️
What a loving husband.
If I ever get married, I want my husband to make me reusable pads. That's just too cute!
And yeah, I've been told that I'm nasty too by my own mother today. I bought 2 liners from a local brand, just to try out, see if it's comfortable and all, and as soon as she saw them, she said "eww, gross". In my mind, it can't possibly be worse than "normal" pads anyway. It's my own blood, how is this nasty, but band-aids aren't? And they're so cute too!
@@laurieavec1e75 I'm from a toxic family too so I hear you although it's more other members not my late mom. My mom used to wash our cloth diapers..how is this different to pads? Maybe we wouldn't have the environment problems today if we were more reusable say 20 years ago. I think people are just lazy and would rather just throw it away than take time to wash it.
The cloth diaper comment at the end just made me realize something about myself. When I was a baby my mom had to put me in cloth diapers because I was highly allergic to the toss away diapers. Now as a grown adult I've always been uncomfortable with my pad or tampon... it's probably the same reason why I couldn't wear diapers! 😅 I've been torturing myself for decades LOL! I REALLY need to try cloth pads!!
Or/and menstrual cups maybe?
@@fsmishere5992 I like the idea of cups and would love to use them but they require more flexibility and dexterity than I have currently. 😭
@@AlottaBoulchit I wish you the best, hope you get better
Garnet- totally relate to it!
I love discs and cloth pads on heavy days. Cups are a bit hard for me to take out. But they make reusable discs now.
Try using Ice cold water (put a gallon in your freezer, this is key) and soaking the pads for a few hours, if you have stains just put oxygen peroxide on them after they air dry and it will take it right out. Or you can put the soap on them after the first soak, and then soak the pads again for about 4-6 hours and the stains will rinse right out. I think I've finally perfected my cloth pad ”washing routine” and my enemy/friend is the washing machine 😩😂! I live in Arizona and sometimes the water comes out hot, I always double-check now before I put my pads in. I just like to rinse them in the washer, it helps them dry faster. Hope this helps 🌸❤️☺️
carbolic soap works to remove blood stains
Hey I really appreciate these tips..cause when I get mines I will be trying it.. thanks in advance
Hey I really appreciate these tips..cause when I get mines I will be trying it.. thanks in advance
Sorry to ask why we shouldn’t use hot water to wash these pads?
Thank you
@@BaileyNguyen93 from wat i know bout that is when you use cold water it take out the blood stains better then hot water.Growing up in the south thats what my mom taught me when i get blood into my undies.Oo and peroxide also take out blood stains good to.. Hope that help you understand it more:)
I'm using washable pads for 3 months already. And yes! I noticed the same thing i don't feel any cramps anymore and when I do it's not like before that I have to drink meds. And it's very comfy! Thanks for this video.
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How does it stops that cramping?????
@@krestella1 because there are no chemicals
what brand did u use???
This is so true. Less, almost no cramping. Less, almost no odor. True, this is because there are no chemicals on the pads. Your skin breathes too, no sweaty groin area. I use organic detergent, then sun dry it for the added uv sterilization lol
Ive been on pads for 8 years, so ever since i started my period. And i tried the cup for the first time a few months ago, it didnt go with me and my style so i dropped them. I hate making waste and stupid pads and i cant stick anything up there so i was lest with the cloth pads and this video honestly helped me a lot
Happy it was helpful
Thanks. You are a courageous woman. I am trying to find an alternative for my wife. We plan on going off grid and being more self independent, using less and leaving less of a foot print in the world. This was one of her many concerns. She speaks the problems and I do my best to solve them. This was great. I will buy a ton of these and also learn how to make them. I also have 2 little girls who will be needing this knowledge in the future. Farewell -
Hey Robert I think its great what you and your family are doing. There's a brand of reusable pads called New Moon Pads. The lady makes them by hand all homemade from Canada. Theyre great quality and each pad is said to last 10 years with good handling! You could buy a few and look at the stich patterns for reference.
What a thoughtful husband and father.
Did you do it?
So I'm not the only man who listens to this I figured I'd be seen like a pervert in a locker room
Now, THIS is a dad! My dad didn't even know how old I was. To share the daily struggles of your wife and children to this extent is so wonderful. They are truly blessed to have a man like this in their lives.
I actually wore mine with leggings the other day on my heaviest day and you couldn't tell at all!
Thank you for showing the staining! I was wondering how they would last over time but it's not something most people are comfortable showing.
I have just recently purchased a few reuseable pads as liners for my menstrual cup and I have to say... its absolutely amazing being environmentally cautious in this manner 💖
Also you are right about the less cramping, and shorter periods. I actually get excited for my periods now because it's less painful
Wow!! I am fifty yo and just learning about this. Younger ppl love Mother Earth it is a beautiful thing. Thank you for all of your tips. My next purchase for SURE💜😁
yay so happy so many women are transitioning to these more sustainable method!
More oxygen gets through.
I made the switch less than a year ago, and it's been such a great change, I feel so much cleaner and comfortable wearing cloth pads. I feel less sweaty and my skin breaks out less, I just wish my girl friends wouldn't give me strange looks when I talk about it
How do you clean them?? Ty
6:30 no you are absolutely right! I have dealt with so much pain for years and just this morning when I noticed the start of my period and put the pad on, cramps suddenly greeted me and that's when I realized that I had to do something! I immediately took the pad off and stayed in my own underwear while I waited to take the bus and go get myself some pads without the chemicals and like I thought, the pain was gone!
THANK YOU for this brutally honest review! My daughter just got her period and I am seriously considering these reusable ones for her since she has so many allergies and sensitivities. I’m sure all my own menstrual issues have been link to all the chemicals in disposable ones. Thanks girl!
I definitely recommend them too!
Yes I have very sensitive skin and these do wonders
When I was a baby I couldn't use mass produced diapers because of allergies/sensitivities. My mom had to put me in cloth diapers. As an adult I've only used store bought products and always been in pain, itchy and always ended up swelling in my reproductive area! It wasn't until this video that I thought my baby allergies might correlate with my adult period issues. So if your child has sensitivities it might be best for her to go with cloth pads! Save her the torment on her body and wallet. 😆
I just started using them, I love them! I thought I always had a medium flow turns out I don't it's very light thank you cloth pads
Thank you for being so candid. Very helpful and informative.
100% recommend getting their wet/dry bag if you're a pad wearer throughout the day so you can swap them. :)
I don't rinse and soak them. At the end of my cycle put them into the washer to soak with oxyclean for an hour. I do a spin cycle and then wash them with towels.
Thank you for the review. I just read about all the chemicals in Always, and as someone who uses the brand, I have noticed that my period was becoming more painful and irregular in the years I've been using them. I think it's time I switch to reuseable pads. Reviews like these really help give a clearer picture of what to expect once I do.
Your welcome
Same here... 😭 I look forward to trying these reusable pads! 🥳
Tree Hughers are the best! Toss them in the washer and that’s it!! This is way to much work. Tree hugger pads are amazing they don’t shift when you walk and hold a lot. These seem like way to much work and who want to have pads soaking.
Here because pads have started giving me rashes, tampons are scary and im scared of the suction w the diva cup lol, so thank you sooo much for your honest review!
Not to confuse you further, but I absolutely love the diva cup. It takes some getting used to, buts it’s been my favorite so far
@@sophialehmer-peasley9019 question when you sit w a suction cup in can the suction adjust and possibly leak? Or that doesn't happen? And thx I bought a set of the cloths from Amazon and will try them next flow, probably try it out for 3 months to see how I like em b4 the cups
@@sclarisa94 the suction cup doesn’t change when I sit down. It is tricky to get it in and I use both hands to get it out. One to break the suction seal and the other to pull it out. However, I haven’t been able to wear it 100% leak proof which is why I want to start wearing reusable pads or period underwear.
@@sophialehmer-peasley9019 ahh okay, so you have to double up, the cup and a small pad? I liked the idea of the cup tht you can wear for a long time cause I'm always on the go lol
@@sclarisa94 when I’m on long trips, I only bring my cup, I sometimes use a pad too, but usually a liner or just a small piece of toilet paper is enough. A lot of the excess blood isn’t necessarily from the leaks, so when you put it on in the shower, you usually don’t need anything else l.
I never thought of using hand made reusable pads. Like you said… the smell towards the end of your period, I have that and always wondered why.
Great honest video. The company makes cute designs.
Thank you!
I use those hangers the same way. Those pads are also very good for the environment. I'm wondering how you feel about those pads 3 years later? Thanks for the info.
Still use them. Great condition
You can get the wet bags at the dollar store! Great choice! The cups are great too! But takes some time to get use to the cups! Once you do u won’t go back!
Hopefully in future I'll be using the cups
For those of you who want to start using cloth pads and can't bother with the cleaning process, just keep a wet bag or bin in your room/bathroom, fold up the pad and put them in there throughout your cycle without rinsing them or anything. When you've finished your cycle, just toss the pads in the washing machine on a lower heat with oxiclean then let them air dry. You can treat stains if they occur and you're good to go! (Darker colored pads are much better if you're really worried about stains)
Have you done this before? I just started using them today and I been a little worried about that part do you just put them in a plastic bag?
@@Adriana_Rodriguez.1 I bought a wet bag off of Esty. Seems to work well.
I've thought about that but I'm concerned about chemicals in the Oxiclean. Natural detergent & natural dyes only, ect, seems the way to go since these pads would be spending 1/4 of the month touching our lady bits.
Ewww, you keep pads socked in blood, tissues and mucus for a week!?
Im 20 years old. Since I've had my first period I've used pads for a year then tampons. After a while of heavy flow that has made me need to wash underwear anyways. I've switched back to pads. But the wings never stick so I still end up often washing underwear no matter what I do. 😢
So I'd figure to try this! I love how they wrap ALL the way around and they feel much more comfortable and I hardly even feel them compared to normal pads which are usually itchy and get all gross against the skin fast. These are SUPER absorbent!
A zip lock bag works too when you're outside the house. No problems. Better than leaving my bloody mess behind in some one else's house 😬
I’ve been considering alternatives to typical disposable pads since I have a allergic reaction to the chemicals in them, this might be nice since it’s also eco friendly and a buy once only product!
I have been researching how the cloth pads are made because I would like to make them to support an orphanage in Uganda. Your core contains a highly absorbent material called Zorb and most likely it contains silver which is anti-microbial and anti-bacterial. This would account for the lack of a bad smell. The Zorb can hold an incredible amount of fluid. You might use one pad whereas with disposables you could use about 5 a day.
use beauty bar soap like dove or something mild soap to wash .. soak it about 2 hours , very easy to wash.
Does anyone clot a lot? I get a lot of blood clots during my period and I want to use these...but idk if these will be ok for that. Thoughts? Experiences?
It will be totally fine, I get clots a lot too
I've heard that sherpa-topped pads are good for catching clots, although it could get a bit hot
Thank you for asking this... I wanted to but didn’t want to be weird because I haven’t read about anyone else experiencing clotting.
Sometimes. But with the menstrual cup I don't feel them anymore.
No problem at all with these. I’m on my 6th cycle now and it’s not an issue
Thank you for your bravery and reviewing these pads! I’m in the process of switching to a homestead lifestyle and was nervous about flow absorbency. 💕
I tried menstrual cup but never successful. Either it never pops up or it lays horizontal and that scared the shit out of me. So, I decided to switch to cloth pads. It was very helpful, thank you.
Some of the pads you can order come with a little bag for when you’re outside your house. I really want to try these now ❤
I know it been posted a while ago but I wanted to share my experience with the diva cup since you feel/felt a bit reluctant. I never liked tampons and swore by pads but pads were uncomfortable and kind of discusting feeling so I did some research and found the diva cup. I barely wore tampons before so I wasn't very experienced and had a bit of trouble with the cup at first but now I swear by it (and cloth pads of course). Its very comfortable,easy to use once you're used to it, you can wear it on heavy or low day comfortably and you're not worried about toxic shock syndrome. Also you never run out! Just rince it and you're good.
I do like your review and I appreciate that you mentioned that you had itching when you wore a disposable pad, that's exactly what I'm having each time my period comes and knowing these are chemical free and reusable will make us safe money, and nothing is more gross than washing cloth diapers from babies and I wash lot of them when I was younger. Thank you for your review! ❤
I have a really heavy flow and started using flex cup but still have to wear pads with it cause it overflows after 2 hours. I really want to try reusable pads cause I spend sooooooo much money on disposable products. I can easily spend $30 ! Month just on disposable stuff cause I'd normally wear an ultra tampon along with an overnight pad and change every 2 hours.
Sounds like my sister.
Girrrl SAME. I thought I would have to switch to diapers with my heavy flow.
Girl, I feel ya! My rate is soaking my jeans every 2 hours because my OVERNIGHT pad can't keep up
maybe try a higher capacity cup... i use a venus cup large with period underwear as a backup! i hope you find something that works...
Hey Vera! I just switched to a cup (Hevea Loop Cup because it's biodegradable natural rubber), and I actually find it way LESS messy, stinky, etc. The first day or two was tricky, it's true, but you get the hang of it fast. Also, you can't even feel it, so comfortable. It does leak a bit if you let it get overfull, so I'm also going to get one cloth pad.
love how this video👇 also explained their own menstrual hygiene tips and how to stay and smell fresh and clean during your period. Enjoy!
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Hi Vera! Thanks soooo much for sharing this. I'm just going to start using the reusable pads. I'm wondering how often you need to change the pad (small or medium size during your regular or heavy flow days). I don't know how many pads I need to prepare.
This video is so helpful!! I've been researching a lot lately about making my own reusable cloth pads and period underwear, and your video has given me such a good idea of what using the pads may be like and i appreciate that so much! ❤️💖
3:34 I hate that so much, but I'm staying with pads since I heard a story about a woman who lost her leg because had toxic shock syndrome from it.
Lol. I heard the sae thing YEEEAAARS ago. Talk about the news still going around even 5+ years after
I give a used clothpad/s a rinse program cycle in my machine, that's it. Peg it somewhere in my bathroom, let dry, 'collect' a few of them.. and add them with a few used towels and wash everything in machine at 60 degrees Celsius.
I don't use cloths with PUL. I want everything to breathe.
Thank you for the Review! I am about to make an order and wanted to know how it works
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I used to make my own cloth pads as a pre-teen like my mom taught me, but then i switch to disposables because i just got busier. Now i found lots of cloth pads for sale thanks to the internet and im back to cloth pads again! I really love it, it doesn't smell, it doesn't irritate my skin unlike disposables, and yes i have no cramps! I used to have horrible cramps because i have PCOS. Also, cleaning them is actually really easy. I handwash mine with regular detergent, but a regular beauty bar also works. I use vinegar for the stains and smell then air dry. ~
Coconut soap takes the stains out. Try it then live to dry in the sun. Coconut soap is the best
ive been meaning to make the switch because disposable pads are bad for the environment anyway but i also recently found out about the toxins!!! so thank you for this informative video!
So helpful! Thank you so much. I've been debating on trying these for a while and have been curious about so many things you touched on. Gonna try them!
Just to let you know if you throw them in a bucket when you take them off and let them dry and you spray them with peroxide the blood will come out
I find cleaning away menstrual stain with hydrogen peroxide works fast. Might try that then soak in detergent
I use a cup and reusable cloth pads just in case something goes out for 7 years. Never again will I go back. Also, not spent a penny all these years.
Super helpful! Thanks for your authentic review ❤
I wish I started cloth early in life I tried in my early thirties but didn’t buy the right ones for me just tried some cheap ones to try and they were more rectangular shaped like a store pad but they were awful and slide and I didn’t like it. So watching more and more videos I decos few years later to try again and watched a video of someone’s favorite pad stash and found the best pads ever now I wish I had done this earlier because they are so much more comfortable and barely know there there plus all the cute prints and materials to choose but I like cotton and velvet I ended up having two favorite brands and one just stopped making them 😭 cause I thought I’d get a few more heavier ones because I’m changing and getting heavier so sad I missed her by one week but I still have the second maker but in the look out for new ones to love. I even found the easiest way to clean them with the least effort I just put them on the shower floor let the shower beat on them while I’m in there ring them out put them in a bucket with oxi clean and then when I’m ready to wash them, I just run them through the wash with extra rinse and they come out perfect. Sometimes I run through a rinse first then wash just to make sure the oxi is out but it works so great and I don’t have to scrub and ring the heck out of them.
I think I'm going to try these out soon.
What I do with mine, is i soak them in cold water thats mixed with organic goat milk soap and compile them all there for a week then wash each one with that specific soap bar and squeeze till no blood comes out then i place them in the dryer and use the sanitization mode. When should i throw them out and buy new ones?
Thank you so much for this detailed review. :) I tried cups and they didn’t work for me! So much bladder pressure. I still want something reusable though. This made me feel more confident in the switch.
Wow I didn’t even think about the chemicals in the pads and tampons 🤮 I just ordered some of these too I want to try them
As for the washing i would just throw them in the washing machine along with some baking soda and peroxide and call it a day.
I’m interested in trying this when I get my own place one day I can’t do it right now as I’m still under my parents roof and they find it disgusting it’s their rules I have to respect that but I will switch as soon as I can
There's a huge difference between blood and poop lol I can't do cloth diapers, that's why where I draw the line. Sorry kids!
Love this! Just started using them last cycle and I'm using my babies old wetbag 😂 works perfectly lol!
Do u mean like his old diaper bag or something bcuz that’s a great idea
I now work at home 100% and want to move to reusable products as much as possible. So far I love it.
You should try the moss pads
Does anyone know if they lose some of the absorbency after washing
Depends on the lining the maker uses..I use Zorb, the same material in All in one diapers, and there is no absorbency breakdown.
Wow great video. I did not no it had this. I live in the Caribbean so maybe that's why. Thanks for sharing
I just started my first period! I don’t like the pads, they aren’t that comfortable.
I might get the eco friendly pad since they look more comfortable but you have to wash them. Thanks for the video :)
I hated regular pads they would give me a rash.
But the reusable cloth ones are so much gentler, soft and comfy, highly recommend.
Did you end up getting them?
thank you so much! I was super on the fence about them, but you really made my mind up to try them
i've been using disposable pads my entire life. Never chose to use tampons as i do not want to risk getting tss. I feel like reusable pads would be a much better option instead of just throwing plastic away each time i change.
Planet wise has a lot of different size wet bags. You can find them on Amazon as well.
Charlie banana pads are the best. $22 for three. Four different sizes. At Target online.
Thanks for doing this. I've been wondering about this myself
Me & My 2 teenagers daughters switched to reusable 3 years ago & haven’t looked back!!
Great video! Very informative... I’m ordering right now❤️
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I noticed when I used organic pads that the smell was less and I felt better during my cycle. Time for a "new normal" for ladies products, cuz what we've been using just seem to be harmful.
I just ordered mine, so excited to try them. The disposable pads gives me rashes that burns so much.
We never ever going back to disposable pads. Congratulations and welcome to a more nature way of life :)
Going to order some, you put my mind at ease. Thank you x
I ordered some and am on my second period using them, I’m never gna go back! 🙏🏻 thank you xx
Hey what if you're in public? Carry a wet bag? Will it be OK if u don't wash right away bc ur out?
Wet bag should work good
🤣🤣🤣 cloth diapers aren’t bad at all! You can buy reasonably priced ones to try from Nora’s nursery 😉
How would that change cramps tho..?
The regular pads were REALLY plasticky about 20 years ago, when I started getting mu period.
I remember getting physically hurt every time I used one. My skin was red and inflamed from day one, and by time of the last day of my period I was starting to feel this fear every time I got out of the shower and had to put underwear on.
Today a lot of companies are making a nice layer that is made out of 100% cotton, so it might be nice to move as a first step to stpp buying and making the regular ones coz really... plastic, even as thin as it is these days, is not good to our skin.
Try bunch of farmers stain stick . It's like a blood eraser .
If you get pads with a minky top they are so much easier no staining when u wash them out don’t have to scrub them with the soap just rinse out and wash
Since my hysterectomy I noticed in more moist down there. It's a combination of sweat and leaky urine. (Ewww, I know)
Incontinence pads make it worse. I think something like those would be more comfortable and might work.
Yes the panyliners are awesome for this
Hi,is there a link to where I can order this from overseas.
When do you usually wash your pads? Or is it everyday?
See I’m allergic to any sanitary product so I’ve been really interested in getting these but was so scared because My periods are really heavy and have to change my pad often.. what did you find when you was in public wearing them and changing them in public? Do you just have to bring a bag to pop it in until you’re home? Do they last long between changing?
I've been using cloth pads for a while and most cloth pad companies also sell a wet bag that's for storing your used pads in after changing when you're out and about. You just fold them in on themselves so everything is contained and snap the wings closed around them. They are unlikely to spill that way, but wet bags are that extra security cause they're waterproof, which also makes them super easy to clean if there are any spills.
How long they last depend on a lot of factors. A lot of the pads I looked into had comparisons to normal pads and tampons in how much blood they hold. Usually the longer ones meant for overnight are thicker and hold more as is what I've found with disposable pads, but most do hold up to at least what the disposable ones do if not more.
The only issue I've had is they slide back a bit on me. I think I need tighter underwear to hold them better in place. The odd thing is I can't find anyone talking about it really so I don't know if it has to do with the way I walk or my body but I'm not giving up on them just yet. Considering getting period underwear to use them with to avoid any spills, or maybe *just* use period underwear as some can hold up to several tampons worth
Kathrine Wollan ahhh thank you so much for this information! It’s really helpful! As I’m a very heavy bleeder I was worried about how long they’d last and how to travel with them. So I’ll take everything into account and hopefully be able to buy some very soon haha! Thank you so much! 💛 hope you are well
Thank you, today is my first day using them and im so happy.
Thank you for the info. I think I will pay some
I use reusable pads every month babe. Get yourself a container fill with cold water add a few drops of tea tree oil leave them in there to soak until your ready to wash in Washing machine that way they are being soaked and tea tree kills bacteria. When you wash wash on a 30 wash any higher and the blood will set in to the fabric. Hope this helps you and others. Honestly best thing I ever did fantastic for the environment and our precious health. Much love to you xxxxxx
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@@MrsVera no problem mate. Happy to help. What I also do Is get a wash bag so when your out you can take old one off and use new one and just soak in your tea tree solution when you get home. That's what I do. Don't feel embarrassed or anything I feel very happy that I switched and I feel more natural xxx
Mine will arrive tomorrow and Im so excited to use it as well. Thanks for the honest review. How long does it take for you to change the pads? Like how many hours?
She sound fun to here about it.
Thanks for the review. Was always wondering.
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Mine are black on the inside and I put mine in the washer and it does fine then I put mine in the dryer
Thank you for sharing this. I'm actually thinking of buying this but not sure.
You should try, I love them! So much more comfy than regular pads (I used to get rashes from them). These are just so much better and I wear them overnight on my heaviest day! They are amazing. I recommend Oko Creations.
@@TristaBrianne I finally did because of this review, and absolutely love it😊❤❤
@@arlenekru2114 yayyy!!
When wearing them do you feel the moisture? If so, does it last long- does it dry quickly or after a certain amount of time?😬
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How long can I go until it's time to change? I'm sure it may depend on flow but on average?
Thank you for making this highly informative video.
Did you wash the pads before using them for the first time?