Hey Ladies: Feminine Products?

[lalalinny]

Hey Ladies :trick:

I'm interested in finding out who uses "alternative" feminine products, and do they save you money? I'm really tired of the price of tampons! Lol. Also, I want to do something that's better for the environment--- no more plastic in the trash! So, any suggestions? What do you use? How well does it work?

Thanks :D

[iheartfalafel]

Hi!

Try looking in the General Health forum. There is a Women's Health Issues subforum in there that has a thread about Keeper/Diva, etc. You could ask the ladies there about their experiences.

[Skylark]

lalalinny, definitely read the menstrual cup thread. It's long, but read it all. Most of us who use menstrual cups have posted our stories there.

[Coney]

I've got a cup as well. It supposedly lasts 10 years, so after the first 8-10 months, it's paid off, so to speak. Lots of free years after that!

[Beachbnny]

Yup, just like Skylark said, I think we've all posted our stories in there. :) That's a great thread. I've been using my DevaCup for... I guess 6 months or so and I lovelove it. I got it for all the same reasons you're looking into alternative things. I read every post in that thread and was convinced :)

BTW- That thread is here. ("http://www.veggieboards.com/boards/showthread.php?t=73390)

[cinders7]

I also have the mooncup and made my own washable pads.Haven't bought any ladies products for a year great savings

[lalalinny]

I'm new enough that I didn't even know there was another thread going. I guess I better look a little better next time. THANK YOU! :D

[gaia]

I don't know where the other thread is but add me to the list of Diva Cup lovers. :)

[rabid_child]

I've been using my keeper for almost 4 yrs now and I love it. I also have a few reusable cloth pads that I use at night.

[cathiasplace]

I don't have a cup, but I've been using cloth pads for a couple of years now. I made all my own. That makes them pretty inexpensive. :)

[LadyFaile]

i have really light flow these days so i buy the cheapest store brand ultra thin pads and ob tampons cause they have no applicator to throw away and they're smaller so less waste to flush. i don't have to worry too much about leaking etc since it's so light and only lasts like 2-3 days. i do use a ton of liners though all month and i wish i could find a reasonable alternative

[Spidergrrl]

I make my own cloth pads---PM me if you want a pattern and directions and I'll post them to you.

[NotYet]

I don't have a cup, but I've been using cloth pads for a couple of years now. I made all my own. That makes them pretty inexpensive. :)

Same here! Well, no years, but about... 6(?) months.

But mine have been going wonky, I think I need to find a new pattern.

R

[cathiasplace]

Same here! Well, no years, but about... 6(?) months.

But mine have been going wonky, I think I need to find a new pattern.

R

I love this pattern:

http://shewhorunsintheforest.googlepages.com/

They are my favorites. :)

[Beachbnny]

I get that this is a "frugal" issue but shouldn't this be in the Women's forum? :)

I've heard of cloth pads before and after clicking that link ^ I'm interested and grossed out all at the same time lol. Was that pic really neccesary? Either way it might be a nice thing to have as a backup for my DC on those first two days. Neat! :)

[cathiasplace]

That's not blood on the pad, it's just the color of the fabric. Was that why you were grossed out? I apologize, I didn't even think of the color of the fabric.

[Beachbnny]

Lol Yeah I wasn't expecting that. Just drinkin my coffee, thinking I'd see some patterns and stuff... and BLAM! :)

It's no big deal and you don't need to apologize. Like I said it interests me... just not early in the morning and not that color lol.

[miserychick]

I use cloth pads now. I bought some from a wonderful user on another messageboard and I love them!

[osito]

i love my diva cup

[turtlegirl]

Cloth pad user here too, and I've definitely saved money! I can't stand buying things just to throw them away though.

[schannybaby]

Yeah my solution to saving money on them was to HAVE A KID. wait a minute, I guess that was a bad long term choice for saving money...

[WonderRandy]

Anybody mind if I move this to the Women's Forum???

*feeling distinctly squeamish right now*

[*AHIMSA*]

What a gentleman you are for asking! :trick:

It seems that *is* a good place for it. :)

[Cissy]

poor Randy :p

[bajanveggie83]

hang on a min
This may be a stupid question as I didn't have a chance to read all the post.
You are washing these pads right? and then reusing them.
It sounds like a good idea ..
I will think abt it
I mean this is what ppl did in the past!