Tampons and menstrual pads are the go-to products for most women. They are what you see sold in traditional stores and what you see advertised in TV commercials and magazine ads. They are far from the only options women have though. Hopefully by now you have also heard of some of the alternatives...cloth pads, natural tampons (sponges), and of course menstrual cups. Let's start off by saying that this product was not my first rodeo with menstrual cups. I have been using them for years. … [Read more...]
Ditching Tampons for the Softcup
This post brought to you by Softcup. All opinions are 100% mine. When it comes to our periods women have other options, beyond the traditional tampon or sanitary pad, though you would not think so by looking at most store shelves. Tampons and pads reign supreme and yet both have so many issues, healthwise and environmental, that it makes sense to look at the other options. Pads are sumpremely uncomfortable (like wearing a diaper), they leak, and they end up in landfills in mass quantities. … [Read more...]
Tampon vs Mooncup Video
I saw this video on Facebook a few weeks back and forgot to post it. I absolutely adore it! I wish something like this would air prime time in the US and make menstrual cups seem more normal and also clue many their into their existence in the first place. Enjoy! Related Posts: Green Your Period with The DivaCup & Alternative Menstrual Products – Ditch the Disposables … [Read more...]
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