PERIOD PRODUCTS | 5 natural & non-toxic alternatives
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- čas přidán 1. 08. 2024
- Today I wanted to share 5 natural & non-toxic alternatives to regular period products. Each of these are natural and non-toxic, yet just as effective as products you may already be used to.
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→ The Diva Cup: amzn.to/2NoR5oV
→ Washable Cloth Pads: amzn.to/2JsoGvH
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Meghan Livingstone, CNP
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Well done as always Meghan on handling this topic. Menstruation is a fact of life and yet it’s amazing how little it’s still talked about. The more reliable information out there the better. Thanks.
So happy you enjoyed this topic Jane! It's very true - I think this topic should be talked about more openly :)
I got my Luna Pads in 1998 when I lived in Vancouver, 21 years later they still work great!!! I can't use the cup or tampons because of my inverted uterous so I use pads, try and buy organic ones when I can.
I use a diva cup and I can't go back. I love it so much. I didn't want to use it at first, but I couldn't imagine life without it.
BTW the reusable pads are awesome too. They really are not that hard to clean. I soak mine in a gentle soap then wash them separate from the rest of my laundry.
Good to know! I'll be trying out my cloth pad very soon :) I love menstrual cups too!
Cloth menstrual pads....best decision my daughter and I have ever made. I sew all our pads so I get to make pretty pads that are ridiculously comfy. I use mine for incontinence as I am done menopause. They are super easy on your body and the environment. No leaks, no mess, no smell and best of all no more buying products that have no business near my "business".
Excellent! Gals will really benefit from knowing about the dangers lurking in hygiene products. I've tried all but the panties. I highly recommend the Naturcare and also reusable pads, although the caveat is what to do when you're away from home; that was a bit challenging. A bonus- I noticed less cramping with the natural products.
Good job addressing a very natural subject that makes some women uncomfortable without making them cringe. I myself use the diva cup and love it. Started looking into all the options out there, because my oldest is coming of age and I want her to find what product makes her feel the most comfortable. There are so many options.
It's definitely so great to let young girls know their options! Glad to hear you love your diva cup :D
I've been wanting to make the switch to natural and healthier menstrual care! Thank you so much for this video!!
Side note, I love how minimal packaging you are. I recycle everything I buy, but I would love to recycle less! And not come home with plastic!!
I started using a diva cup 5 years ago but now use the Sckoon cup and love it more. I will never go back to disposable products. I also have cloth pads. Ever since switching to reusible my period is less painful, lighter, and shorter.
So interesting! I've heard that before actually that people have found a difference in their cycle. Thanks for sharing :)
A lot of us here use menstrual cups! We love them and are so intrigued by the other products you mentioned!
I started using the diva cup last month and I love it .
Great video Meghan. Well done on raising awareness on such an important subject. I also love and appreciate the level of knowledge you bring to all your videos. 👏🏽💜xxx
Thank you so much!! I'm happy to share! :) xox
Thank you Meghan! I really like tampons so I’ll try to get natural ones. You look absolutely glowing in this video btw!
Thank you so much Emma!! xx
Thanks easy simple! And quick I appreciate the info , just found out ob left n came back how not ok is that, but thankful for other alternatives I'm a cotton pad girl lol but want to do something different .
Love Natracare! It’s such a good and affordable brand!
Can you do a video targeting how to eat to be fertile / to balance your hormones? Thank you! Xx
They're great :D And thanks for the video suggestion! I'll keep it in mind :) xoxo
I've used pads and tampons for the first 4 years of my period, but then I switched to a menstrual cup by Meluna and I absolutely love it!
It feels so much better and is more convenient and also you are doing your body and the environment a big favor!
I've already convinced my two best friends of the cups and they love it too, so give it a try if you are interested!
Yay! That's great to hear that you really like it! It takes some getting used to but once you do they're pretty awesome xoxo
Thank you for the informative insights. I use the pads but have been wanting to try the Diva cup.
A lot of people love the Diva Cup! It takes some getting used to but works really well :)
I recently switched to Natracare products for both myself and my daughter due to wanting to avoid the harmful ingredients found in regular brands. They are slightly more expensive but definitely worth it for peace of mind 👍
Natracare is great. Glad to hear you like 'em too! It's true that it's nice to have peace of mind when it comes to the quality of products we use :)
The Divacup is amazing, I love it
Woohoo! Happy to hear you're a fan of it! I like mine too. :)
Thank you for this amazing video ❤️
You're so welcome!!
Thank you for raising a still very misunderstood topic. I use a MOONCUP myself with reusable pads (I picked up a set of 7 from amazon) and have not looked back. It has saved my an absolute fortune, and the 'cup' per-say can last up to 20 years, no more money down the drain.
20 years! That's amazing! Definitely a great way to save money, and soo much less wasteful. xx
I love Natracare pads - they’re great and so much better for the environment. I’m still trying to work up the courage to get and use a menstrual cup! Thanks for addressing this topic in such a helpful way
So many women are fearful of the cups for sure! I was pretty reluctant at first too. Glad you enjoyed this topic!!
Thinx period panties are life changing! I've tried some other brands but Thinx are my favorite because they are like regular underwear, not bulky like some others, but super absorbent and don't make me feel dried out like pads always did. I've never had a leak of any kind all the time I've been using them. They are absorbent enough I can change them before work and wear them all day and change after I come home. And they're really helpful for people like me who have trouble inserting things into their body, even tampons.
This is so amazing to hear/know! Thanks for sharing. I'm definitely gonna try out the Thinx brand. One of my friends absolutely loveeees them. xx
Another informative video.
I'm buying the top four on your links provided. I've been interested in trying the diva cup for years and now I will. I'm also going to try the cloth pad while @ home. If I like them, I'll definitely recommend to patients when possible in the provider role.
The cloth pads are actually quite nice! Just need to be washed which is a little different, but I find them comfy :)
My only hesitation will be washing. Perhaps I'll hand wash prior before throwing them in. I cannot imagine washing them with other clothing and seems like a waste of water to throw the pad in the wash all alone.
I hear you! I hand wash them first for the same reason!
I LOVE my menstrual cup and would like to buy period panties to go with it so that I don't have to use
pantiliners for that extra protection just in case, I think period panties would make it easier together with the cup :) xx
That's a good idea actually! I want to get a pair of the period panties too -- I'll have to try them together!
Get the Thinx brand sport or cheeky style! I have the sport and I use it in place of a pantyliner.
Great video as usual!!! I have used Natracare for a while and am a bit disappointed with them. They're great for a short time but the longer u wear, the more they start to fall apart. I've now been using the Honest brand and LOVE them. Eventually I want to try the cup, but I've gotta work up the courage!
Em LeBar do you mind if I ask how long you used them for?
You can do it!! I felt the same about a cup. I've used it for one cycle, and I'm kicking myself for not doing it years ago.
Lesley Oliver I've used them on and off for maybe 2 years...kept going back to Always bc I was disappointed w them until I did some more research and found the Honest ones
I've been using Lola pads and tampons. I started having weird hormonal problems with store products, and all natural Lola I can use!!!
I've not heard of Lola! I'd like to try that brand some time :) And I've heard that before, that some women feel extra weird with certain products. So interesting...!
Meghan Livingstone I felt like I was having a uti every month, and felt itchy and pain. I stopped using tampons and it went away. I discovered Lola, and have worn tampons again! I tried another brand once and had issues again. You can check them out at www.mylola.com to try them out.
I have used pads natracare product it’s very comfortable
I find them really comfortable too!
Great video... my current dilemma is that my daughter is getting to the age of periods ... i personally try to avoid plastic waste as much as possible ... i use a divacup and reusable pads but i dont think they are appropriate for a young lady? Anyone have any suggestions???
Goig to pool today so seeking an alternative.
I have try the lunette cup but I can't get it out. It had turned sideways somehow...so I had to go to the emergency to get help with that. It's a pity because of the cost and I can't use it anymore.
Oh no! That's too bad. I hope you've found other options that work well for you though :)
Ive been wanting to make my own reusable pads. But maybe purchasing them would be better.
I’ve also been considering a diva cup. So do you just pour the blood into the toilet and then rinse/wash it and insert back in?
Also I’ve always loved the idea of using more organic and natural pads and tamping but due to the higher cost and less product, I haven’t yet. I do love the OB tampons with no applicator when I do use tampons (rarely). The ones you showed look just like them.
With the reusable pads, do you rinse the blood in the sink or tub before washing them?
Yep that's exactly what you do with the cup! And with the reusable pads, most people do rinse them first. But they're completely washing-machine safe :)
I know this is a weird question. But how does just pads work out and how many hours do you wear before changing out? I want to wear just pads but if leaks through and gets too messy or maybe my flow is too heavy
If you're talking about disposable pads:
Its always a pretty accurate estimate for me. I've only used disposable pads before and for over 10 years now. (im 23 this year)
I usually change mine when its about 90% full or after 4 hours (coz longer is bad for your vagina), whichever comes first. I can always kinda know on what day my period is heavier and how frequently i have to change my pads.
Maybe you can try pads for heavy flow.
When you first start using it, every hour or so you'll have to go to the toilet to check how "full" it is and you need to change it when its almost completely full. Or try to feel the moisture and weight. When its getting full, you'll feel it weigh like a full diaper and it'll feel really moist against your vagina.
Also, you'll wanna position your pad so that it catches your blood evenly. Ex: if your pad is always full on the front side first then you need to move it to the front a little so that the back part gets to soak some blood too.
And if you keep feeling blood gushing out, you'll probably wanna check on it more frequently.
It gets easier to estimate when you know your period flow pattern and you use the same brand/type of pads for some time~ Hope this helps!
Here in Indonesia I've never seen tampons and menstrual cup.. By the way how do the women use that tampons and menstrual cup?? Where will the blood go out? 😄thanks
Tampons just absorb the blood, and you remove them and use a new one after a few hours. The menstrual cup collects the blood just like a cup would, and you simply pour it out and re-insert it!
Meghan Livingstone thank you Meghan.. I've already searched how to use tampons and menstrual cup.. But I would better choose reusable menstrual pad.. Because it can't make me hurt to use 😂
I’ve recently discovered the world of reusable pads, and they are available in so many shapes, sizes and beautiful patterns. I ordered mine on www.scarleteve.com.au - they have some great stuff! 😊❤️
Ooooh thanks for sharing!! :)
You might not want to be promoting Period Panties as a stand-alone option