Why I Chose Cloth Pads! My Story.......
Many people think periods are gross and shouldn't be talked about. They always seem to be discreet. Well guess what, periods are life. Its what creates other human beings. Why should we hide and not talk about it....
I have used disposable products for so many years. I got such bad cramping and they were so heavy and painful! Did you know that there is chemicals in disposable products. I didn't know this for so many years. For one I had kids and I don't know how many times I forgot to pick up my pads from the store. Life is busy and I wanted to stop paying for disposable options every month. Thank goodness for an awesome husband who would go to the store for me..... Would your husband or significant other go to the store for you?
I started to look at my options for reusable products. I first looked at cups. I didn't mind it as my period was so heavy for 2 days. "The cup was great for that extra protection at night but I always leaked with the cup, so I still had to use those disposable pads. So the cup just didn't work for me. I tried so many different brands and I just didn't like them! I wasn't self sustaining and still buying those disposable products that gave me a rash and awful "fishy" smell.
Then I came across cloth pads. I was thinking, "well cloth pads are from the past". Like really are they making a come back? My first thoughts were "gross" you wash them ewww... I was wrong.... My cramps went away and that awful smell that came with disposables. They are way more comfortable and easy overall to clean. I wasn't feeling like I was wearing a crunchy diaper and to my surprise I found cloth pads to last longer and hold a lot more blood. I have pretty heavy days especially at night were that gush happens every morning. I was amazed.
That brings me to today! I love cloth pads so much so I want to spread the word to others! There are options out there that you don't have throw out and that you can reuse! OH and the cute prints that come with cute pads. Make periods FUN instead of dreading them!
Lesley