Can you be allergic to sanitary pads??

[GeetTallBird]

I've just realised that the regular as clockwork soreness and little rashes that I get when I'm on my period .... are on the areas that the pads are at!

Is there a latex / glue free / maybe natural alternative??

Sorry if TMI but I get an almost nappy rash type thing with cheaper store own's type brands. Its fine with Always etc. Think it's because they are rougher somehow

Try a silicone mooncup!! I'm very happy with mine.

I always get allergies from San pro, and also loo roll, except the really cheap Unbleached stuff.
Anything with a colour, scent or over processed dry weave is hell after about an hour.
I'm also a big fan again of actual handkerchiefs made out of linen / cotton but doesn't make my nose itch. Haven't quite got to the cross stitch embroidery!

many brands of pads are sneakily 'scented' (ha) aways sets me off. I use the boots cotton things where possible.

Too plastic bag like lining makes me sore.

Loads of chemicals in pads and tampons that can potentially irritate skin and cause thrush. I second the Mooncup recommendation- I used to get thrush (usually mildly) every month but have had no probs since switching (thanks MN!).

I third the mooncup. Seriously, best thing I ever bought.

Always made me itchy. I'd used them since they first come out and never made the connection until I saw a thread on here. I started using Bodyform and been fine since.

MN also put me onto Pantene shampoo causing my itchy scalp.

I'm itch free now.

Always gave me snappy rash too.

I use a mooncup now and use washable pads as back up.

Mooncup - you know you want to!

But Waitrose stock an eco variety of pads with no scents or bleaches, can't recall the name though.

Loving all the mooncup recommendations, might have to give it a go. Tampons and sanitary towels always give me thrush.

Oh gawd Pantene is also making me itch too!...thanks MN'ers, local waitrose stock natracare pads so I'm going to try them.
(Considered mooncup but after an 11lb baby am pretty sure I need a moonbucket)

The only ones I can use are the boots own brand ones. Always are the worst..

Always are what was on offer, I've got tooooo many!