How green is my period?

[ny biker]

I did not get enough sleep last night and it's making me giddy...

[Flybye]

if you're willing to make a really radical change, there are lots of reusable options, both external and internal. There are machine-washable fabric maxi pads, for example, sold under brand names like lunapads and gladrags.

n.o. F.r.e.a.k.i.n.g. W.a.y.

[moonfroggy]

cloth pads are way more comfortable.

i suspect a lot of women here use the diva cup or one of the other menstrual cups.

i used to use a cup but for some reason after having a baby they have not been comfortable.

[OakLeaf]

i used to use a cup but for some reason after having a baby they have not been comfortable.

Did you use the smaller one before you had your baby, and have you got a new one since? They specifically note childbirth (along with aging) as one of the things that put most women into the larger size.

[badger]

Diva Cup.

I've used it for close to 5 years now, and I have NO idea how I lived without it, and I cannot contemplate how I will live without.

Compact, comfortable, change twice a day, nothing to throw out other than my biological material, and NO LEAKAGE!!

[radicalrye]

Diva Cup.

I've used it for close to 5 years now, and I have NO idea how I lived without it, and I cannot contemplate how I will live without.

Compact, comfortable, change twice a day, nothing to throw out other than my biological material, and NO LEAKAGE!!

I just got a diva cup a few months ago and I LOVE it. At first it was kind of hard to figure out how to place it comfortably. I use the small sized one..I'm 24 & have no kids, but after a couple of practices I figured it out.

I have never had a problem with leakage even on my heaviest day and I can wear it while cycling and know I won't leak in my bike shorts.

I had to use a tampon one day when I got my flow a little earlier than expected and I hated it. I couldn't wait to get home to use the Diva cup. I barely use panty liners as a back up anymore so it cut down on waste and has paid for itself already considering the "eco friendly" tampons I used to use were pricey.

As far as cloth liners go I use Party In My Pants brand because they are so cute/easy to use and they are made locally (here in wisconsin).

[ny biker]

As far as cloth liners go I use Party In My Pants brand because they are so cute/easy to use and they are made locally (here in wisconsin).

Party In My Pants?!?!?!??!

This might just be the best. name. ever.

[moonfroggy]

Did you use the smaller one before you had your baby, and have you got a new one since? They specifically note childbirth (along with aging) as one of the things that put most women into the larger size.

yup got the larger one. i have found it uncomfortable but i haven't tried much.