I read the post about the moon cup thing, not sure if I got the name right. I am not one to use tampons I am a pad girl. So I am interested in finding out more info. on the re-usable pads that I read about in a previous post. I went to the website mentioned and looked around, but didnt seem to find an in detail description. Are they soft ( I have sensitive skin and worry about chaffing)? Do they stay in place pretty well without being sticky? Will they leak? Etc. Thanks in advance Stefany
There are several sellers on a website called www.etsy.com that make them. They are not commercially made, but a friend of mine buys hers there and LOVES them.
i have used fleece type ones and they are fairly comfortable and soft. they also had inserts that could be put in for different flows. so look for fleece or flannel
Grist recently did a review of the different cups that are out there. I haven't used them myself but they sounded like they work well and are not uncomfortable. Check out Grist.org and search for tampon or whatever and it will come up. Good Luck, A.
I use the diva cup and washable pads to catch overflow from misplacement. I bought pads when I lived in Hawai'i at a place called Baby aWEARness (they have an online store). The pads she sells definitely stay in place. Much better than disposables. They snap on the underside of your panties. Also, they're super soft and the outside is pretty and nondescript when not in use. The bamboo ones are SUPER soft, but I've never tried them for absorbency. I know the ones she has are made by a SAHM, so you might even check ETSY for more options. To ebb any fears, I've had a far superior level of satisfaction with washables than I ever had with disposable. And they're way softer, feel more like thick underwear than a diaper!
Hi S.,
Try this website: www.lunapads.com
Their pads are very soft (flannel) and they have lots of descriptions and info on their site. Their customer service is great.
Good luck!
D.
i use Moon Cloths from punkinbutt.com. I used to be a tampons girl until I got fed up with the leaking and staining.
Here is the direct link. I love these. I am currently using the hemp bamboo cloths but really want to try the cotton. And I love the fact that the fabric is organic and sewn by a SAHM.
http://www.punkinbutt.com/just-mama-cloth-c-61269_61294.h...
S.
You would probably like gladrags. They are 100% cotton (you can get organic too) so they really are soft - and they are made here in portland! I used them for a long time and I really liked them - they do stay in place and they come in lots of pretty colors and easy to wash. I would keep a few sachets in the same drawer in between uses and this would make them smell nice too! You can check them out at gladrags.com (I think that's right) and you can buy them at new seasons. They're pricey, but they save you $$ in the long run
Luna Pads are great.
I think you are referring to the post about Fresh Moon Cloth Menstrual pads. They are super soft and comfortable. You can get them with an organic cotton/hemp top, or you can get them with organic bamboo velour top. The bamboo velour is super soft and comfortable. If you get an all in one pad, there is a layer of WindPro Fleece on the back. This provides waterproof protection for your underwear and clothing and it also prevents the pad from slipping around. It has wings that fold around and snap underneath your underwear, preventing any shifting or movement. The bamboo velour extends the full length of the wings, so you won't get any chaffing of the thighs either.
If you opt for regular pads and a body, then the pads snap onto the body which wraps around your underwear just like the AIO's do. You can get a body in either WindPro Fleece or Wool (the wool is a soft interlock wool so it isn't scratchy).
When it's time to change your pad, you either remove the AIO and put a new one on, or snap off the pad from the body and snap on a new pad to the existing body you have on your underwear. If yo live near Tualatin, I would be happy to show them to you so you can have a look and feel. Once you see and touch them, you will want to use them immediately.
I have used numerous different cloth menstrual pads and these are by far my favorites! They don't leak, they aren't bulky, they don't move or twist, and they won't irritate your skin. They are easy to clean too. I just run cold water over them and squeeze them out. I spray a little Bac Out on them and fold them in half and put them in the hamper to go in the next load of laundry. Machine wash and dry or hand washable. For the wool bodies, I just put them in the sink with some lukewarm water and a tsp of Eucalan Wool wash. I let it sit for 20 minutes or overnight and they are clean. The nice thing with wool is it is naturally antimicrobial. So if you do not get blood on it, you can just wash it after the end of your cycle. If you drop a little blood on it, soaking it in the wool wash takes it right off. I then gently squeeze it out or roll it in a towel to remove excess water and then air dry it.
Sincerely,
A.
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