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Feminine hygiene
Choose organic tampons or organic pads
Natracare Pads, Tampons, and Pantyliners
Natracare feminine hygiene products are made from only organic and natural ingredients. They contain no chemical additives, are biodegradable, and all materials are sourced from ecologically sound producers.Organic Essentials Organic tampons with applicator
Organic Essentials certified organic cotton tampons are non-chlorine bleached and contain 100 percent organically grown cotton, no GMOs. Their certified cotton is grown on family farms in the United States and Organic Essentials is farmer-owned.Seventh Generation Feminine care products
Leaping Bunny certified, Seventh Generation's line of women's personal care products is all chlorine-free. Their tampons are made of 100 percent organic cotton and are applicator free. Their products are free of irritating dyes or fragrances, and contain no rayon.
Choose cloth menstrual pads
Fussy Butt Moonbow cloth menstrual pads
Ultra-practical, these colorful menstrual pads come in a variety of sizes including extra large and extra long. They're made of organic wool (backing) with a bamboo-organic cotton blend fleece and velour.Gladrags Cotton Reusable Menstrual Pads
Gladrags offers a selection of products, such as day pads, night pads, pantyliners, and carry bags. You can order pads made from non-organic or organic cotton, and they come in a variety of patterns and colors. One Gladrag comes with one flannel holder and two super absorbent terry cloth and flannel inserts.Lunapads Washable Cotton Menstrual Pads
Lunapads are available in both non-organic and certified organic cotton. Styles are designed to meet needs ranging from light to very heavy menstrual flow days. All styles feature a cotton flannel base with a nylon-cotton liner affixed to the top of it. Ric-rac bands hold the liners in place and make for easy replacement.Pandora Pads Cotton Feminine Pads
Pandora Pads cloth menstrual pads are made from cotton flannel with a super absorbent layered flannel and terry cloth insert. Pads fit inside your panties with the smooth side against your skin. Seams are sewn on the inside of the pad so as not to cause discomfort against sensitive areas.Sckoon Organic & Natural Cloth Menstrual Pads
Sckoon Organics offers the largest selection of cotton washable menstrual and postpartum pads. They use only 100 percent Demeter certified organic Egyptian cotton and low-impact dyes. Sckoon Organics contain no dioxin and bleaching residues, unlike disposable pads. Choose from many different fun patterns and colors.WeMoon Natural Menstrual Pads
Based in Australia, Wemoon offers an all-in-one absorbent design that snaps around your panties, and can be adjusted to fit narrower or wider panties. Pads have a super absorbent core and a leak-proof layer to give you all day, comfortable protection. Designs also available in Certified Organic cotton.
Use a reusable menstrual cup
Diva International, Inc. The DivaCup
The DivaCup is made of soft and durable silicone, which is 100 percent hypoallergenic, latex-free, and odorless. The same material is used in permanent medical body parts, such as joint replacements and heart valves. The cup features extra grip ridges to make removal easier. It is approved for market by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and holds a current Health Canada medical device license.The Keeper menstrual cup
The Keeper, available since 1987, is made of natural gum rubber and holds one ounce of menstrual flow before it is full. The Keeper can last for up to 10 years with the proper care. If you are not satisfied with your purchase in any way, you can return it for a full refund for up to three months. The Keeper is cleared for market by the FDA. The Keeper comes in two sizes (A and B) for Before childbirth and After childbirth.
Use reusable sea sponge tampons
Jade and Pearl Sea Pearls
Sea Pearl sea sponge tampons are sustainably harvested and totally natural. They come sterilized and contain no Dioxin or synthetic fibers. Sea Pearls may be used for at least 6 months and are biodegradable. Each order of Sea Pearls comes with two sea sponges, a carry bag, and a fully illustrated brochure.Sorella Luna Natural Sea Sponge Tampons
One package of Sorella Luna includes two sea sponge tampons and one draw string carry bag. The tampons will last for six months each, are easy to use, and are economical. Clean them at the end of your cycle in hot water with a few drops of tea tree oil and let them air dry. Reuse next month.
Comments
7:36pm
These pads are incredibly comfortable, absorbent, and affordable. The seller offers lots of options to customize the pads from the cloth pattern, inner soaker material, width, and thickness. They can be found at www.saucytots.com
9:55pm
I use Gladrags and sea sponge tampons. It takes a little getting used to, but after only one cycle I was hooked. I love my reusable products. They are also getting me ready to use cloth diapers one day for my future baby! Just be sure with the reusable pads to change the soak water every day. I would recommend the darker colors because they WILL stain. I bought the white organic cotton ones, but I just accept they will not be like new. EVER.
3:08am
I had horrible problems with cramping and never suspected it was tampons. Once I switched to a menstrual cup, my problems went away! It takes some getting used to, but after you get the hang of it it's actually much more convenient than tampons (and more cost effective too!).