This post was sponsored by Luna Pads. I received the luna period pads and panties to try for free all thoughts and opinions are my own. Please see my full disclosure for more information.
There are so many ways to have a healthier and less wasteful period. Last time we talked about menstrual cups, but menstrual cups aren’t for everyone or for every situation. In fact, a lot of people wear panty liners with their cups too.
If you don’t feel comfortable inserting anything you should check out Luna Pads. They have a huge selection of pads, panty liners, and my personal favorites - PERIOD PANTIES. They’re magic. Magic, I tell you.
It’s organic cotton underwear, honestly, some of the most comfortable underwear I’ve ever worn. They have multiple layers of 100% cotton fleece stitched into the lining of the crotch making them super absorbent.
These are great for light days and spotting. But, for heavier days, you can add an insert into the underwear. This is a game-changer, and not just because I really like multifunctionality. This unique two-part system makes it so much easier if you have a long day ahead of you. You don’t have to switch out the entire thing, just the insert. It's really adaptable no matter your flow.
The also carry pads specifically for postpartum.
how does it work:
Cloth pads work similarly to disposable pads. They have wings that snap together and they absorb your flow throughout the day. They don't have adhesive like disposable pads. I was initially worried that it might move around, but it didn't. It was locked in place all day and all night!
After the pad is full, rinse it and wring it out under cold water. If you’re doing laundry right away you can throw it in the wash.
If you’ll be doing laundry a little later, hang it to dry. You don’t want it to mildew up your laundry.
They say the pads can be thrown in the dryer, but I really like hang drying. It saves energy and makes your clothes last a little longer.
better for you:
"Disposable pads are made primarily of bleached wood pulp or viscose rayon, made from wood cellulose. What makes these products perform so effectively is the use of high-tech chemicals such as super-absorbent acrylic polymers (SAPs) surfactant-laced gels and leak-proof plastic backings. The long-term health and environmental impact of these ingredients is contentious and largely unknown, but they pose the risk of cervical cancer, endometriosis, infertility, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, immune system deficiencies, pelvic inflammatory disease, and toxic shock syndrome." (Source)
Luna Pads are made with organic cotton. You never have to worry about fillers. You know exactly what will be up against your body. Plus they are wayyyy more comfortable than disposable pads.
better for the environment:
20 billion pads are thrown away annually in the US alone. Beyond just creating a lot of waste, think about all of the production that goes into making pads. Think about turning a tree into a fluffy synthetic pad. Think about how many chemical baths it has to go through.
How do you dispose of all that waste water? Why not just avoid the whole situation in the first place? By switching to a reusable, you're saving all the resources used in the creation process. It goes beyond just the end result of being in a landfill.
And, Luna Pads has thought about the whole process. Even their packaging is 100% compostable. If you need to have the products shipped to you, they're really conscious about that. But, they will be in a Target near you very soon. So, you might be able to go the store and just pick them up!
(I get so thrilled when I see eco-conscious and zero waste become mainstream!)
better for your wallet:
The average period goes through 20 pads a cycle. Over five years the cost will range anywhere from $225 (generic) to $480 (organic). That is a lot of money.
Luna Pads last 5-10 years. They have these awesome starter kits already prepped at a discount. The regular starter kit costs $75. Leaving you with at least $150 savings. Think about all the chocolate or mason jars you could buy.
beyond you:
This is probably my favorite aspect of this company. For every pad, pantyliner, diva cup, and starter kit sold, they donate an AFRIpad to girls in Uganda. AFRIpads are also made in Uganda, providing valuable jobs to the women there.
Have any of you tried cloth pads? Do you have any tips or reccomendations?
