Tampons. Check. Pantyliners. Check. Heavy flow pads. Check. Light flow pads. Check. Adhesive heating pads. Check. Oh, and Pamprin, Midol and Tylenol. Check. Check. Check.
All the necessities of nature's wonder crammed into that oh so cute Prada knock off.
But there is an entire world of alternative menstrual products that most women are unaware of.
Pick up Bust, Bitch, Ms. or any of the feminist mags on the stands and there's always an ad for for Lunapads.com.
Lunapads is a Canadian based company that makes an array of alternative products including reusable multi-colored pads and pantyliners, padded underwear and diva cups, a reusable silicone menstrual cup inserted like a tampon.
The benefits of these, and most alternative products, is that they are reusable, in some cases up over a year and can cut monthly expenses. They are also eco friendly.
Commercial tampons are usually made of rayon. They contain other chemicals, bleaching agents, gels to boost absorbency and perfumes. The absorbency agents can soak in natural moisture and increase the risk of toxic shock syndrome. Most tampons are not biodegradable.
On the other hand, Diva Cups are made from a form of silicone that is 100% hypoallergenic, has antibacterial properties, is latex-free and odorless. Because it's duct-like cup catches flow, no absorbency agents are needed.
And there are other products like Natracare's 100% cotton tampons and pads, which pride themselves on being eco friendly and natural.
Other companies provide sea sponges as tampon substitutes.
Those who like the products say they feel more comfortable and feel more in touch with their bodies.
Its good to know there are options out there.
For more info on lunapads and Diva cups go to http://www.lunapads.com/
2 comments:
This is just so interesting. I am definitely going to visit the Luna website to read more before I buy/try. My most pressing questions are how often does this "cup" like device have to be emptied? Does it stay in from the beginning to the end of the cycle? I have a gross visual of a potential mess. :( yuck! However, I will read more before I draw conclusions.
Okay, I've checked out the Luna website and read the FAQs. It may sound easy and convenient to use this product, but I will opt not to purchase this product. It sounds potentially messy to me. No thanks (maybe if it were a FREE sample).
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