Reusable sanitary towels

[amazedmummy]

I'm thinking of moving over to reusable sanitary towels. Partly for environmental reasons and partly because all the scents etc in disposable ones make me really uncomfortable.
Does anyone have any experience with them? What ones are good? What should I be looking for in a good one? How many should I buy? Sorry. A bit clueless here.

[EscapingFromWorkStress]

I use these
Best choice i ever made.

Teamoy 10Pcs Reusable Sanitary Pads, Washable Cloth Menstrual Pads with Wet Bag, Super-Absorbent, Soft and Comfortable (3pcs × 20cm + 4pcs × 25.4cm + 3pcs × 29.5cm) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GRX3D74/ref=cmswwrcppapiii_YYppFb2Q8NKM5

[minnieok]

@itsgettingweird

I've found them good, both for heavy bleeding and in my case incontinence when laughing, coughing, running etc. I have light ones for everyday and heavy ones for time of the month but they are super comfortable and don't look any different to ordinary underwear really. Expensive outlay but years of service (2 years so far for me). I do use a tampon on heavy days though in the morning to save taking a spare pair

[PorkLife]

Wow i didn't see this thread before when looking for some pads the past few weeks good to hear everyone experiences good and bad. Thought Thinx and Modibodi was too expensive so was lookong for more affordable alternatives. Ended up finding these guys //www.superliners.co.uk hadn't heard of them before, they do period pants too so tried that as theres a huge sale and they're
much cheaper. Can't wait!

[Prokupatuscrakedatus]

Sorry I can't answer that, as DD's periods are of the "no trouble"-variety - apart from migraines.

She tested the underwear on days she had to move and sit a lot but didn't need to go out and was satisfied with the result.

[itsgettingweird]

And oh how good are period pants for sudden heavy bleeds that have clots in them?

[itsgettingweird]

I've been thinking about period pants.

All sorts of issues lately and I think they would be better than always wearing a pad - just in case.

What I've wondered though is how reliable are they actually? Do they really keep you feeling dry? Do they expand when soaking up the blood - does this feel uncomfortable or it if noticeable if you were wearing gym legging for example?

I just think when I return to school I possibly would feel more comfortable knowing if I suddenly bled (this can be random and so I can't plan for it) I will have protection.

Especially with the new bubbles etc and bathroom visits being a hit and miss!

[Defender90]

I've been using reusable pads for about a year now, I buy mine from www.izzywizzyroo.co.uk also on FB.

[Prokupatuscrakedatus]

DD tried period underwear and after the trial she went and invested in 10 of those knickers. She recommends them highly for 'normal' periods.

[Planterlifer]

I haven't rtft but check out "Wear em out" pads. Great pads, lady who owns the company has a great message

[idlevice]

Can I mention interlabial pads - they don't seem to be well known about. They're mini pads that go where their name suggests and can supplement any pad for heavy flow or extra security. I really like them as I hate the feel of stuff coming out & these stop that.

[bashcrashfall]

I have some handmade ones from etsy. I have some of the cheap ones similar to those on Amazon but I found that they leak more and I prefer ones with two poppers.

Getting snug (but not tight!) underwear is also key when using reusables.

[PracticalTacticalBrilliance]

Very late to this but I really like the pads from Cheeky Wipes & have a referral code for 15% off £35 if anyone can use it.

[Barbararara]

I can’t remember where mine were from now. I’ve had to use disposables a couple of times when I got caught short and they are truly horrid to go back to when you’re used to washable pads.

[whatnow40]

I recommend the Amazon ones too. I've been using them 3 yrs now and all still in great condition. I use them with a moon cup as I have very heavy periods.

[TabbyM]

I also have the Hey Girls ones from the Scottish "Trial Period" (very good), cotton ones from a local zero waste shop (also online) Lilah pads (pricey but good, easy to see if need changing) and Cheeky Wipes (ok but harder to see if need changing and can move about).

[amazedmummy]

@ofwarren those are the one stocked in a local independent shop so I think I'll try them so I can buy local.

[SarahTancredi]

vj

How old is your dd. ? Lilets teens do a longer pad if the teen size is the issue

Theres natura care which are disposable but also chemical free. Might be with a shot?

[vjg13]

My daughter has learning difficulties and for her last two periods has been really sore from the pads, don't know if it's some kind of allergy. Can anyone suggest a better brand than Bodyform which is what she normally uses. Failing that may try the washable suggested up thread.

[withadivinebeatlesbaseline]

Really interesting, I keep meaning to look into them. Have just made the switch to reusable nappies and it’s a lot easier than I thought it would be, so this is next.

Also @TheGinSoakedBoy I love the user name and hope it relates to the same band mine does!

[Mesmeri]

For heavy days, if I'm going out, I use a liner sized pad on top of a large one (both reusable).

[ofwarren]

I use Bloom and Nora and they cope with my very heavy periods.
I used a disposable one for the first time in ages yesterday and the itch and sweating was awful.
I hardly know I'm wearing the reusable ones.

[differentnameforthis]

I made my own, and it is like wearing knickers. Very soft and comfortable. Easy to wash, and store too.

[SarahTancredi]

Ha yes thats one very good reason to invest. Lockdown made me extremely grateful I had them given the limits applied to san pro and the fact there are 2 of us here who need it. And the fact the scented shit was mostly what was left on otherwise empty shelves.

mona

I cant confirm which ones would he suitable for really heavy flow. Mine arent usually that heavy and i do use tampons for the first couple of days (trying to reduce usage now I dont hate wearing pads so much anymore thanks to the reusables) but they do take a hell of alot. I mean I dont even really see or realise until you rinse them just how much they have absorbed.

I definitely thumb the HYF maxis ( they have a hidden PUL layer I think are worth a shot.

Or some of the bamboo/charcoal ones listed above.

[SweetPetrichor]

I just tried some for the first time on my last period. I bought ones from Floating Lotus via amazon. I found them very comfortable and definitely wish I'd made the move years ago. I found disposable ones were giving me a rash, and I'd moved to the 'organic cotton' disposable pads but they're expensive and it was a pain to buy them since you can't seem to get them easily in supermarkets. Since we're in lockdown and I couldn't get my cotton disposables, I decided to make the leap to reusable pads and I'm glad I did.

[exerciseinmypyjamas]

Would also second minivivi here but they can be quite expensive.

Most of my stash is from Aliexpress though. I've got some absolutely huge 14 inch overnight pads which were around £2 each inc delivery. Searching for sigzazor menstrual pads should bring up quite a wide selection of pads.