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Re-useable/washable sanitary pads on the washing line for all to see - yay or nay?

208 replies

NaomiBunch · 28/05/2026 12:39

If you use re-usable/washable sanitary pads, do or would you line dry them after washing assuming four or five neighbours can easily see them?

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CardiBTEC · 28/05/2026 13:01

I do it, I don’t care. When my step-dad asked what they were I cheerfully told him too.

Bunnyofhope · 28/05/2026 13:00

Yes but there are nosy people about! Elderly mum says her and her sisters used to try to find out which of the neighbours were pregnant but looking out for the arrival of the monthly washing

Ibetthatyoulookgoodon · 28/05/2026 12:58

MeetMeOnTheCorner · 28/05/2026 12:49

No. Use a tampon.

There are of reasons why someone might not want to use a tampon.

bridgetreilly · 28/05/2026 12:58

Yes, of course. The more we normalise people seeing period-related products, the better.

Ohshitiveturnedintomymother · 28/05/2026 12:57

My god life is too short to care of neighbours have seen your underwear or reusable pads! Genuinely who cares?

Bikenutz · 28/05/2026 12:56

I would personally put them out if you’re comfortable hanging out pants and bras. A lot of people wouldn’t recognise what they were.

If it makes you feel uncomfortable, leave them on an airer indoors next to an open window.

HappilyDivorced89 · 28/05/2026 12:55

AprilMizzel · 28/05/2026 12:52

I put them on sock peg drier surrounded by pants and socks - one hook and it all comes in when it rains.

I would do this.
Surely it's the same as hanging out your underwear?

Glitterbiscuits · 28/05/2026 12:54

I’d peg them to a foldable clothes airer.
i have inherited a small amount of my mothers inhibitions/prudishness
She couldn’t say certain words
Sanitary towels were “ women’s things”

AprilMizzel · 28/05/2026 12:52

I put them on sock peg drier surrounded by pants and socks - one hook and it all comes in when it rains.

Highlighta · 28/05/2026 12:52

NowWhatBih · 28/05/2026 12:41

Why use reusable sanitary pads really… very unhygienic

You are on a wind up surely....

OttersOnAPlane · 28/05/2026 12:50

Sunlight is great for getting stains out.

PenelopePinkerton · 28/05/2026 12:50

NowWhatBih · 28/05/2026 12:41

Why use reusable sanitary pads really… very unhygienic

Eh?

Cakeandslippers · 28/05/2026 12:49

yes definitely - the sunlight is really good for them too

Secretseverywhere · 28/05/2026 12:49

I wouldn’t but not out of shame. I tend to hang up smalls in the conservatory as they dry really quickly. Anything bigger goes on a coat hanger, outside then into wardrobes. Only sheets and towels get hung up.

MeetMeOnTheCorner · 28/05/2026 12:49

No. Use a tampon.

Foraor · 28/05/2026 12:48

No, you must protect your neighbours from the awful realisation that women menstruate. 🙄

Highlighta · 28/05/2026 12:47

It wouldn't bother me. The sun is good for them anyway.

When my dd lived and home, she hung hers out on one of those round circular peg things. It has one hook and then you can just unhook it to bring them all indoors once dry.

Snorydog · 28/05/2026 12:46

Yes!

LeaderBee · 28/05/2026 12:45

NowWhatBih · 28/05/2026 12:41

Why use reusable sanitary pads really… very unhygienic

Just like re-usable nappies really? they'll be fine after a wash.

Hankunamatata · 28/05/2026 12:45

Yes. Sunlight kills somehting like 99.8% of bacteria and removes stains.

Peonies12 · 28/05/2026 12:45

Yes I would. I bet no one looks or knows what they are

Svolvaer · 28/05/2026 12:44

Yes. They’re small and if they’re on the washing line they’re clean so what’s the problem? Everyone knows women have periods.

CocoaTea · 28/05/2026 12:43

No I wouldn't. But I dont hang out my bras etc either.

KurtCobainLover · 28/05/2026 12:42

NowWhatBih · 28/05/2026 12:41

Why use reusable sanitary pads really… very unhygienic

How are they unhygienic? They are washed after one use.

auserna · 28/05/2026 12:42

NowWhatBih · 28/05/2026 12:41

Why use reusable sanitary pads really… very unhygienic

Do you not use reusable knickers, towels, socks?