ynannadjehuty:

cynique:

flyyangie:

virtuouslyvindicated:

birthjunkie:

crunchykatie:

manacrystals:

Why I use cloth menstrual pads:

• they are comfortable and gentle on the skin (by allowing it to breath)
• they have none of the added chemicals and bleaches that are found on store-bought plastic pads (which effect the PH balance of your vulva)
• reusable; which saves money and planetary resources 
• they are easy to clean on a 30* wash cycle (even toss them in bloody with your normal wash and nothing is stained)
• they clip around your underwear so can be slid back and forth for easy adjustment (I always used to position plastic pads wrong)
• they are pretty to look at and actually cheer me up on my period

Why I use a menstrual cup:

• none of the chemicals or bleaches that are found on tampons
• a cup sits low in the entrance of the vagina (tampons go right up in there) - this completely eliminates the chance of Toxic Shock Syndrome
• they can be worn at night time (this is an absolute blessing)
• they are comfortable - I can never even tell I am wearing one
• are designed to be changed less frequently than tampons (my light-mid flow requires a once every 6 hour empty)
• they attract less bacteria than tampons as they do not have a pourous surface, making them more hygenic
• reusable; which saves money and planetary resources
• they make travelling, swimming, and festivals with your period so so easy 

These are GORGEOUS pads.

I definately want to sell these at my birth center!! 

WUT. I never knew about either of these things, and that actually kind of scares and upsets me. Like, why are we not educated more about our menstrual options? Is it to perpetuate corporate and economic growth with brand name pads/tampons? Okay. Wow. Thanks Amurica.

i knew about the menstral cup but not that clothed pads!? wtfff. i need to get on this ish.

love my menstrual cup!

(via ynannarising)