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PatienceAndLove said:
I honestly have no idea 🤷 , but my flow seems to have lightened.
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I think the cloth pads absorb more than the disposable ones do. I have noticed that I don’t need to change mine as often as I used to. Perhaps you’ve had the same experience.
 
AnnaTherese said:
I think the cloth pads absorb more than the disposable ones do. I have noticed that I don’t need to change mine as often as I used to. Perhaps you’ve had the same experience.
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That might be what it is.
 
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MysticalMan:
Sorry, ya gotta point there! Ok I thought maybe a woman would want a MAN’s perspective. But I will leave you ladies back to your lady bussiness!
A man’s perspective on menstrual products?😛 Interesting…

Any whoo hubby is not grossed out about relations at that time. In fact he’s the one who suggested it. He used to be in the Navy and when he was gone for months and came home while I happen to be on my period he got passed the gross factor rather quickly. Although you are the guy that was grossed out about cervical mucus too so your probably a little on the squeamish side. That’s ok -to each his own.

As far as cloth pads, doesn’t appeal to me. Something has to soak and then be washed just seems like too much work. The Diva cup is interesting -haven’t tried it yet though.
 
AnnaTherese said:
I think the cloth pads absorb more than the disposable ones do. I have noticed that I don’t need to change mine as often as I used to. Perhaps you’ve had the same experience.
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PatienceAndLove said:
That might be what it is.
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That would make more sense to me…
If the cloth is truly more absorbent then disposable then it would appear that the flow has lessened.

I don’t use “cloth”.

However this thread has really had me wonder how many liners/pads a person may use during the day?
I know how much I spend per year on disposable. However what would I need to make the transition? I don’t have a clue…
 
Mommyof02green said:
That would make more sense to me…
If the cloth is truly more absorbent then disposable then it would appear that the flow has lessened.

I don’t use “cloth”.

However this thread has really had me wonder how many liners/pads a person may use during the day?
I know how much I spend per year on disposable. However what would I need to make the transition? I don’t have a clue…
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I use one “pad” per day and about 2-3 liners per day, depending on my flow. Somedays it is just the pad itself with no liner.
I would say that you need to purchase a few pads and see what your absorbent needs are.
 
PatienceAndLove said:
I use one “pad” per day and about 2-3 liners per day, depending on my flow. Somedays it is just the pad itself with no liner.
I would say that you need to purchase a few pads and see what your absorbent needs are.
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Well that’s a little helpful…
Thanks!
 
As a lady who is going through “the change,” my needs are a bit different than yours, but I discovered New Moon pads awhile ago and I really like them: www.newmoonpads.com. I do use disposables for really heavy days or when I am at work and don’t want to deal with sneaking my used New Moon pad out of the restroom and keeping it hidden for the rest of the day. I have had allergic reactions to some of the adhesives used on disposables, and let me tell you, that is miserable! But that doesn’t happen with the New Moons. Just like the website says, I simply put my soiled pads to soak in some water in a covered container (I use an ice cream bucket), and change the water every day so it doesn’t start to stink before I do the laundry. Then I just throw the pads into a mesh bag and put them in with the whites, line dry them, and they are ready for the next use. 👍
 
just wanted to say that i love my diva cup…however my know how of NFP and awareness of my cervix made it a lot easier…i still use regular panty liners sometimes but not often…
 
Hey there! I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to whoever started this thread, because I just love, love, love my new Lunapads!! 😃

I have health problems which not only cause a totally irregular and extremely long period, but also cause bazillions of allergies. And having spent the last few years switching from one brand of pads to the next in a desperate attempt to stop the rashes, I was at my wit’s end!! (Not to mention my growing despair about the huge piles of used pads I was throwing into the garbage) 😦

Until I saw this post!! I had never heard of reusable pads before. They’re wonderful!!! No more waste, no more expense, no more rashes!! Unbelievable!!! :eek:

As for the soaking, this is the routine I’ve worked out. I found a wonderful little plastic container that is made to hold flour or sugar, so it has a totally removable lid with a little flip-up in the center. I can just flip up the small part and drop the liners in. (I don’t really see any point to soaking the pads, since they don’t usually get stained.) I keep a little detergent and some borax in there, works well on any stains. (I do usually pre-rinse before soaking also). I change the water every day or three, but I’m not noticing any smell. I don’t mind at all!! 🙂

Of course, I’m going on a 2-week vacations soon, so I’m not sure what I’m going to do for that, lol. (Any ideas people??) :confused:

I would also recommend the darker liners, especially black, because they’re much less likely to stain. 👍

So, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for all the great info!! I can now sit comfortably for the first time in months!!! 😛
Tif
 
TraderTif said:
Of course, I’m going on a 2-week vacations soon, so I’m not sure what I’m going to do for that, lol. (Any ideas people??) :confused:
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I have successfully taken my LunaPads with me on vacation, but I also got an extra ice bucket from the front desk, but a plastic bag in it, and used it as my soaking pail. Most hotels have a laundry machine, so you can easily wash them.
If it is not for a while, and you are not squeamish, perhaps a DivaCup is in order, just of the sheer ease of use and portability.
 
PatienceAndLove said:
I have successfully taken my LunaPads with me on vacation, but I also got an extra ice bucket from the front desk, but a plastic bag in it, and used it as my soaking pail. Most hotels have a laundry machine, so you can easily wash them.
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That’s brilliant!! I totally forgot about those little ice buckets!! My family never uses those things!! Thanks!!

I guess what I’m more worried about is the fact that I’m sharing a room with my parents. My mother doesn’t like the whole reusable pad thing, and my dad sure wouldn’t want to see them. Soaking/rinsing them is not the problem…but how will I dry them?? I mean, we’re driving 4 days each way, so that means several different hotels. I can rinse/soak every night, but will I have to transport them still damp?? If I could somehow get them dry I could just throw them in with the rest of my laundry…

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Tif
 
TraderTif said:
I can rinse/soak every night, but will I have to transport them still damp?? If I could somehow get them dry I could just throw them in with the rest of my laundry…

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It would be easiest to wring them out very well, then roll them in a towel to squeeze out the rest of the water. I would recommend taking a Ziplock bag with you, and the placing your cleaned pads in there, if they are still damp.
Will you have your own room? I am assuming since you mentioned your parents, the answer is no.
The other idea would be sure to take a couple dollars in quarters with you and dry them in the hotel’s dryer.
 
PatienceAndLove said:
It would be easiest to wring them out very well, then roll them in a towel to squeeze out the rest of the water. I would recommend taking a Ziplock bag with you, and the placing your cleaned pads in there, if they are still damp.
Will you have your own room? I am assuming since you mentioned your parents, the answer is no.
The other idea would be sure to take a couple dollars in quarters with you and dry them in the hotel’s dryer.
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:yup: That’s probably what I’ll end up doing. (And yeah, I’m sharing a room with my parents.)

I suppose I could even try aiming the hair dryer at them for a couple minutes…might help get them a bit less damp before packing…lol

imagining trying to explain to someone why I’m blow-drying a tiny piece of fabric :rotfl:

Tif
 
I have to say that I am encouraged by this thread. I just received my NewMoon pads in the mail and was a little worried if I had wasted my money or not. I always hated the fact that I was using disposables that take centuries to partially biodegrade. I finally decided to take the leap towards cloth reusables. I’ll let you know in a couple weeks how they are 👍
 
TraderTif said:
I guess what I’m more worried about is the fact that I’m sharing a room with my parents. My mother doesn’t like the whole reusable pad thing, and my dad sure wouldn’t want to see them.

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Tif
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I would say it’s not your mom’s decision what you use, and your dad needs to grow up and be a man who respects women and the functions of their bodies. Sorry to sound harsh, but I myself just have no patience for people who are disgusted by menstruation and want to pretend a woman is just powdering her nose in the bathroom for a week each month. But that’s just me. Sorry for the rant, don’t mean to draw conclusions about anyone. But really, how it is different from seeing rolled-up pads in the garbage? Especially when you would only have clean ones in plain view out to dry (I assume, since you mentioned using the ice bucket w/ it’s cover to soak them). You could teach them a good lesson by being comfortable with yourself, your body, and its functions and fluids and just doing what you need to do. Don’t let them make you feel bad about what you choose to do. What do they think women did before pads and tampons were invented??
 
Fidelia said:
I would say it’s not your mom’s decision what you use, and your dad needs to grow up and be a man who respects women and the functions of their bodies. Sorry to sound harsh, but I myself just have no patience for people who are disgusted by menstruation and want to pretend a woman is just powdering her nose in the bathroom for a week each month. But that’s just me. Sorry for the rant, don’t mean to draw conclusions about anyone. But really, how it is different from seeing rolled-up pads in the garbage? Especially when you would only have clean ones in plain view out to dry (I assume, since you mentioned using the ice bucket w/ it’s cover to soak them). You could teach them a good lesson by being comfortable with yourself, your body, and its functions and fluids and just doing what you need to do. Don’t let them make you feel bad about what you choose to do. What do they think women did before pads and tampons were invented??
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Oh I don’t let them make me feel bad. If they have a problem with it, that doesn’t affect me. I just take care of myself. (Mind you, it took a bit of getting used to the idea…my mother always made everything about menstruation seem so “unclean”…but I really like these reusable pads, and it doesn’t seem “unclean” to me…makes me proud to be female!)

I think it’s just that they’re from a different generation…or something…you know, they’re somewhat uncomfortable discussing the subject. And I figure, what’s the point of pushing it?

Sure, I get annoyed that all my mother will say about it is “if you must use those things, keep them out of my sight”, and then stop talking if my dad wanders by. But that’s their problem. I respect their feelings, and I don’t want to make them uncomfortable.

But I’ll tell ya, if I ever get married and have kids, I want to make sure that they can talk freely about all menstrual topics with mom AND dad. Because telling your daughters not to discuss these things if men are around, and make sure to keep all of your supplies out of sight, etc., makes it seem like periods are horrible, disgusting problems instead of normal bodily functions.

Tif
 
TraderTif said:
Oh I don’t let them make me feel bad. If they have a problem with it, that doesn’t affect me. I just take care of myself. (Mind you, it took a bit of getting used to the idea…my mother always made everything about menstruation seem so “unclean”…but I really like these reusable pads, and it doesn’t seem “unclean” to me…makes me proud to be female!)

I think it’s just that they’re from a different generation…or something…you know, they’re somewhat uncomfortable discussing the subject. And I figure, what’s the point of pushing it?

Sure, I get annoyed that all my mother will say about it is “if you must use those things, keep them out of my sight”, and then stop talking if my dad wanders by. But that’s their problem. I respect their feelings, and I don’t want to make them uncomfortable.

But I’ll tell ya, if I ever get married and have kids, I want to make sure that they can talk freely about all menstrual topics with mom AND dad. Because telling your daughters not to discuss these things if men are around, and make sure to keep all of your supplies out of sight, etc., makes it seem like periods are horrible, disgusting problems instead of normal bodily functions.

Tif
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Kindred spirit!!! 😃 My parents sound EXACTLY like yours!!! Mom makes anything to do with ‘those girl-parts down there’ to be gross and embarrassing, and my dad pretends it doesn’t happen. I, on the other hand, cannot wait to try my Lunapads! I’m glad this thread helped you! ^^
 
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