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.

[Planterlifer]

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

[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.

[Defender90]

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

[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!

[itsgettingweird]

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

[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.

[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!

[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

[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