My God I have seen it all. All woman know what pads are and how to use them. Girl you are weird. I said it nice. Men do not want to hear about this. This is private.
@IAMADUELLIST Lol, Oh I see, they look very similar on your shirt. Either way it doesn't matter, my point is I think it shows there are all different types of people who choose cloth. : )
@IAMADUELLIST wont the blood still get into the pool? their just like normal pads but their cloth and reuseable? how many do you use like in a day?? cuz i mean you cant just use that one right? what if your at school and does it even absrob?
@monicades2008 Well, yeah, it would. That's why I described pads in the pool as non-functioning. Really good cloth pads, to me, have shapes similar to disposables but, like you said, are cloth and reusable. There are different sizes of pads, of course. On a heavy day, I use about five; light days may be as few as two. In high school, I washed my pads at night and brought them to school the next morning. People find ways to make them work.
@nirvanachick05 Personally? In my house, laundry gets done every day, and the pads usually go in with the rest of the wash. It's perfectly fine to wait until the end of your cycle, though.
@nirvanachick05 It depends on when you do laundry. If you are not going to wash them everyday, then you need to soak the used pads in a bucket of cold water. Change the water everyday until you do laundry, so the pads don't get stained as badly. Some people use a couple drops of tea tree oil in there, but I don't. I usually wash my pads every 5 days and have not had a problem with them in the 5 years that I have used cloth pads.
You can also rinse right away, let them dry, and then wash when ready. saves water, from soaking. :) (Come to think of it, it's probebly better, this way, so the exess blood don't dry into the pad, and cause a stubborn stain.)
@PregnantWhaleOnE Well, maybe it's because it's organic cotton. I've been taking good care of them, using organic, detergents and soaps that perserve cotton Though it might not be that necesary. They're great, but If they ever wear out, I'm gonna try sewing my own.
@PregnantWhaleOnE Well, it's a brand called Sonett, I think it's Sweedish. I do wash in the mashine. I use the gentle soap use for cotton/wool, into the mashine, along with regular detergents. U don't need to use fabric softner, it ruins the absortion level. I wash 60 degrees, and use the sonett bleacher, along.
When I soak, I soak with a bit of seasalt or oliveoil. U can also use vinegar. However u don't have to soak, u can let them dry, rinse them under water, and then wash them, when ready.
@PregnantWhaleOnE I just use regular detergent WITHOUT fabric softners. I never use stain remover like Shouth or Spray n' Wash, because I found that soaking the pads in very cold water dramatically reduces staining.
@123bluegrassgirl Thanks :) ! I bought some green eco biodegradable soap without phosphate and i order on internet natural biodgradable stain remover (I've read review about it and it seems to work so muc :) !) I'll soak them in cold water too..
@allthegirlytalk there's some ''wet bag'' and you put them into. it's like cloth diaper. you put them in a waterproof bag and that's it you clean it later
@tombstoner79 I tried a cup and it didn't work for me. Without getting into gross, unnecessary details, it just didn't work. I've found a menstrual solution that works and I think is often overlooked in the eco-friendly world.
@CakadaOokamiko -- I don't have any medical training and so don't feel as though I can dispense this type of advice. You'll probably want to ask your doctor.
@CakadaOokamiko I'm sorry for misinterpreting you! Also sorry for the late response. I use Party in my Pants because I like the all-in-one design. Other brands usually have inserts for extra absorption, but PIMPs just come in different sizes. As far as fabrics, pretty much anything breathable works, but if you have a heavy flow, DEFINITELY get a pad with a waterproof layer. It will save you a ton of grief.
@IAMADUELLIST That's totally fine. No biggie. I used bad wording. I've actually decided to make my own pads based on the base+insert design. Thanks for making the video, though, because it's what convinced me to make them! :)
@CakadaOokamiko If you're interested in the cloth pads, they make larger ones for overnight. you can experiment with these and see how they work for you. I hear that some women with heavy flow use a menstrual silicone cup with a pad for back up and empty the cup every 1-2 hours and only need to use the one pad for the day. Everyone's body is unique and you just need to experiment until you find what works best and feels most comfortable. We have many great options today. Keep exploring!
@CakadaOokamiko I have a very heavy flow for 3 days, and I found that Many Moons pads and Lunapads overnights are the best for this. They are very wide and long. I find they work great for these first couple of days.
@FullyLoaded07 They do feel like regular clothes. I make mine out of the softest flannel prints I can find, and honestly, it feels SO MUCH BETTER than plastic disposable pads feel!!
Basically, they're made by sewing a bunch of cloth together that'll absorb any liquid. Some people use a waterproof fabric layer on the bottom to prevent leaks, like I do.
And using them, well, you put 'em on your panties during your period, then rinse and wash them when they're dirty. Pretty simple.
I adore my cloth pads as well! I use my Divacup for the first 2 days of my period(heavy days) and then switch to the pads for the rest of it. They are much more comfortable then disposables! My original motivation for switching to cloth was that the chemicals in the disposables gave me a rash every month(ouch!)...but now thanks to cloth pads I don't have to deal with that anymore. :D
@tinu0121 There is plenty of absorbent cloth to soak up the blood....I've never had it leak through! I bought mine on etsy and one of the sellers put a water resistant layer on the bottoms just in case so on heavier days I use those ones. :)
@trolly27 Try looking on etsy! You would have to pay more for shipping but I'm sure you can get them there! Just search "cloth pads" in the search box. I bought all my pads there. :)
Who are these tards asking stupid questions & pretending to be so grossed out! You're whining about the same blood that nourished you when you were in your mother's uterus. You came out of your mother with all kinds of stuff all over you including blood. GROW UP!
I LOVE my lunapads! Mine have "wings" that snap around the panties like the wings on the throw-aways. Lunapads also makes lunapanties, which are designed to hold the liners in place. I also have a diva cup that I use, it depends on the cycle..some times I have to use only pads.
Another reason for the cloth pads is that there is no bleach off-gassing to cause irritation. Some women are very sensitive to it and don't realize it.
awesome! more people should use cloth pads because they are SO COMFORTABLE. way better than conventional disposable pads. And, they are better for your health because cloth pads arent chemically treated like disposable ones are.
@astrangeone I dont know why they are grossed out...its not like she's being graphic and I'm sure they get their menstrals so its not like they arent familiar with it. Big babies...lol
Geeze, people. At least Google about this and reading the video description than to literally ask this young woman STUPID questions. If you're at a restaurant or at work, you don't have to rinse them, you just put them in a wet bag (a bag that stores the used cloth pad) and clean it when you arrive home. Have some critical thinking and common sense. At least become more mature and think about it. Women and girls in Africa can't afford disposables; they bleed on rags or bleed with no protection..
Ignore these dumb people. These are much healthier, and you're a smart girl to use them. There's dioxide and asbestos in the stuff from the drugstore. Even smarter, you're not afraid of your body in some weird voodoo woman-hating way - talk about 1909.
@BrickRoux As a (hopeful) scientist, skeptic, and critical thinker, I respectfully disagree about the healthfulness of disposable pads. They are perfectly safe and generally do not harm people's genitals. However, I do have a personal preference for cloth and am glad to not put more trash into landfills.
How do they not soak through onto your clothes? Do you have a plastic liner under them? That is the main reason I don't use them...Or have never tried. The other is I live with my father and I'm not sure how to wash and dry them.
I've actually been looking into them for a while but, never got the guts to go for it. Thanks for the video!
@LeakFreak They don't soak your clothes or through your undies if they have PUL in the pad, or in the pad has fleece on the back of the pad against your undies. There is all kinds of pads out there, google and search on the etsy website.
@LeakFreak Havent you ever done laundry before? How old are you for goodness sakes? lol And your dad aught to know(at his age) that he needs to give you some privacy as a young woman. And I'm pretty sure when you buy the pads they come with care instructions. Its not like you have to buy tons of them. Get a couple and try the out. If they dont suit you dont get anymore. Simple!
@theresavtaylor 1) I'm in my late twenties. 2) Yes, I do the laundry. 3) The laundry is in the kitchen, hanging them around him would be disrespectful.(I'm in the south, you don't do that.) He doesn't acknowledge my cycles, as it isn't any of his business. I have cats that get into the hampers. My question was how do you launder them. Is it best by hand or machine. I'm 2 hours, by car and I walk or cycle around town, to the nearest "whole foods" type store and don't know anyone who uses them.
do you sew contrabond? if yes you can make them very easily make your own pattern to fit your body using comfortable materials you like. I make several of them in light pink light blue and white so they can be bleached in the wash they come out very clean that way i use regular white cloths that you can find in home wares as the centers of the pads they can be changed as frequently as you choose they also can be washed with bleach .
That is hilarious! Lol. How do you make it stay in place?
Also! To all the skeptics out there, what did they use back in the day when there were no big companies out selling their products? hm... I am sure that women in the prairie days were out washing their cloth pads too!
And get over it! It is just blood, and it is natural. sheesh!
@randomlover765 Some of them have velcro or snaps that stay in place - on the wings! The velcro ones are interesting to use because of the sound of ripping velcro! But most of the ones I know of, they use nothing, and the friction of the fabric on your underwear keeps them mostly in place.
Some of the women I know use specifically dark bath washcloths for this purpose.
@randomlover765 There were women who were out there washing their cloth pads, which were made out of scraps and whatever else they could find, assuming that they used anything at all.
Im wondering why you think its gross@cutieat331? you have to touch your own body with disposable things then whats more gross is someone a stranger has to take your disposable pads and clean the garbage from public bathrooms in my oppion that is GROSS. each woman should deal with her own menstral issues not strangers like bathroom attendants and garbage men.
@cutieat331 Learn how to spell gross. If you're at a restaurant or at work (like I said), then you put them in a wet bag that stores them and when you arrive home, you clean them, dry them, and throw them into the washing machine and dryer and you're done. :|
to all these people leaving negative comments: I'm wondering why even watch this video? besides comfort, the environment, and money, some people are allergic to adhesive, the gel, or the plastic in disposables, and some people don't want to get toxic shock syndrome from tampons. menstration is a natural thing and i'm sorry that our society is not okay with something that happens to half the population. excellent video BTW.
I love them too. I use them in combination with a diva cup. Money wise I am set for the next decade or so. Cant go wrong with that. The girls who think this is gross are very closed minded and set in their ways. Be adventurous! try something different. It might just be better! (it is for me)
You got a point there I think...lol It's not like you're gonna leave all those dirty pads sitting around til laundry day. I'm pretty sure they need to be at least soaked as soon as you take them off. Blood is pretty hard to clean. My period lasts for 6 days and its heavy. I would probably compromise and use disposables on heaviest days and cloth on the lighter days. There are always options.
When you're ready, you change them just as you would a disposable, except you rinse them out and put them in the laundry instead of throwing them away.
How absorbent are they? My flow is really really heavy and I think I might actually like that better if it feels like regular underwear instead of walking around with a diaper feeling- wise. I think it'd be better for the environment too.
It varies depending on the business that makes them and the size or absorbency of the individual pad. Try checking out some of the links on the right and contacting the manufacturers for specific questions. :)
I am a young lady in college, and I LOVE my cloth pads! At first, I was very squeamish about it. I have never leaked unlike the plastic disposables which pooled and leaked through the sides. These didn't and nobody can tell your wearing them.
They don't bunch in front-to-back, but for me they scrunch up a bit left-to-right. I dry mine in the clothes dryer and they take 20-25 minutes. I ordered four when I first started using them, but some order as few as one or as many as six.
Don't they bunch in as you move? I'm wondering about this because there is no adhesive. How long do they take to dry? If this is the first time trying this, how many should you order?
I love love love this video and love love love cloth pads, I use lunapads and new moon pads and they are both great. I can actually stand having my period now and they are super comfy.
I love cloth pads because of the health risk of tampons and disposable. Just FYI tampons and disposable pads are not sanitary. They are made from unsanitary products ...just google.
Hey, you go girl! I remember reading about different eco-options for your period in my school paper. I'm thinking of converting...so scary to think how big my ecological footprint is! One thing I would emphasize is that cloth pads are so much more comfortable than wearing store bought, we girls hardly know what chemical processes and synthetic products are used to make pads/tampons!
can u still wear them if your periods start to get regular, when i have my first period i am gonna ask my mom can she get those instead of those, i dont want to be irratated "down there"
Yeah, cloth is safe for the most part. To me it feels just like regular underwear. My doctor told me to make sure to wash them in the washing machine. If you're concerned about whether or not it's clean or safe, talk to your doctor, but cloth and disposables are similar with concern to menstrual safety.
I personally think they feel like regular underwear. I like that there's no glue that accidentally gets stuck to my skin, and the ones I use are really thin and don't feel bulky. Think about what you like about the pads you use (if you use them) and shop for cloth ones with similar characteristics.
theses are awesome, but i now have a diva cup and it is better than anything i've ever used. you never even feel the blood running into it, and it is even more eco friendly than washable pads. i wish more girls realized how awful tampons are for your body. they can cause the blood flow to back up into your body leading to endometriosis.
There are more enviromentally responsible alternatives to disposable tampons called Sea Pearls. They're basically tampons made out of sea sponges. They provide all the comfort & convenience of regular tampons while being a safe, renewable source and are resusable up to 6 months.
I guess if your committed to going green this is the ultimate sacrifice. Just kidding, I've tried them also and am finding that I like them. I found some really cute ones on Etsy by "Guardians". They have cute little guardian angels on them, and they come in alot of colorful prints. I actually look forward to wearing them! Great job on your video! I hope this inspires more women to try them.
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in think its great that your spreading the word and everything but why would you want that riding up your butt all day? wouldnt it just be easier for you to use recyclable tampons? ones thats you can flush everything down the toilet? to me thats the easiest because 1. you cant even feel tampons and 2. there recyclable
I think she's talking about the homemade tampons some people use, such as rolling up baby socks and using them as a tampon. I've never seen commercially-made recyclable tampons, though.
honastly, i perfer tampons. because you dont feel like you wetting you pants and dont get rashes. also they dont leak if you use the right absorbancy. and you cant smell your period.
Try a Keeper or MooncupUK. I use those with a backup cloth pad on heavy days. It's the same as using a tampon, but much healthier and better for the environment.
Cloth menstrual pads don't smell. Disposable pads smell because they trap heat which bacteria love. With cloth there's more "breathability".
Disposable pads give rashes because they trap heat, making you sweat, and the plastic mesh on the top of disposable pads are not gentle on skin. With cloth it's not an issue.
That's wonderful that you're spreading the word! More women need to know about these options. I'm 16 and I use reusable pads. I think they're absolutely amazing!
Eww...tampons are made of bleached cotton and rayon, which causes little cuts up inside you...Then guess what! It makes you bleed more, which causes longer, heavier periods, more uncomfortable cramps, AND it sucks up all the good juices up there inside you, which can cause even more issues! Try a cup!
Yep- just fold them up and pop into a baggie or wet bag until you get home and toss it into your laundry. You can spot-treat with Ecover stain remover or Oxyclean (don't use oxyclean on pads with PUL in them).
wondering why you itch when you use disposables? It's the chemicals in them. Took me forever to figure out that i'm allergic to disposables. Called always and they refused to tell me what the absorbent gel is made of , so i dont even know what it is i'm allergic to. Switched to cloth and haven't had a problem since. I just soak them in oxyclean and hot water then throw them in the washer, its actually easier and no trashcan full of nasty plastic crap.
Blood comes out easier if you soak in cold water- cold is for protien stains and warm for acid-based ones. I usually do a cold soak before tossing my pads into the warmer Oxyclean bucket.
I've been thinking of making my own even though I felt a bit like granny to even think about using cloth pads. But seeing a young girl like you doing them makes me feel great! Thanks.
Great video! i reposted to my 6228 friend on myspace, i used them until i reached menopause and now keep my organic cotton glad rags in my purse to use instead of paper towels when i am out and about
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NoelieTREX 5 days ago
My God I have seen it all. All woman know what pads are and how to use them. Girl you are weird. I said it nice. Men do not want to hear about this. This is private.
MsJojo540 1 month ago
@MsJojo540 I've had internet pervs email me about this video. People are into some strange stuff.
IAMADUELLIST 1 month ago
@MsJojo540 grow up
CoolBeanSquadron 3 weeks ago
I love that you are wearing a Korn T-shirt when talking about your cloth pads. : )
acidstars9 3 months ago
@acidstars9 I hate to disappoint, but that's Opeth. :P I wouldn't be caught dead in a Korn shirt.
IAMADUELLIST 3 months ago 6
@IAMADUELLIST Lol, Oh I see, they look very similar on your shirt. Either way it doesn't matter, my point is I think it shows there are all different types of people who choose cloth. : )
acidstars9 3 months ago
naa i'll stay with throwing them away
TheBiebermuffin 7 months ago
hmmmm... that's a good idea for night times.but I change to the cup during the day.
Lilbluerocket 7 months ago
Can you wear them while swimmingg?
ItsMeCarlyNicole 7 months ago
@ItsMeCarlyNicole You can, if you like wet, non-functional pads. :P
IAMADUELLIST 7 months ago 3
@IAMADUELLIST wont the blood still get into the pool? their just like normal pads but their cloth and reuseable? how many do you use like in a day?? cuz i mean you cant just use that one right? what if your at school and does it even absrob?
monicades2008 6 months ago
@monicades2008 Well, yeah, it would. That's why I described pads in the pool as non-functioning. Really good cloth pads, to me, have shapes similar to disposables but, like you said, are cloth and reusable. There are different sizes of pads, of course. On a heavy day, I use about five; light days may be as few as two. In high school, I washed my pads at night and brought them to school the next morning. People find ways to make them work.
IAMADUELLIST 6 months ago
@ItsMeCarlyNicole nope
CoolBeanSquadron 1 month ago
do you clean then after you period is off or everyday
nirvanachick05 8 months ago
@nirvanachick05 Personally? In my house, laundry gets done every day, and the pads usually go in with the rest of the wash. It's perfectly fine to wait until the end of your cycle, though.
IAMADUELLIST 8 months ago
@nirvanachick05 It depends on when you do laundry. If you are not going to wash them everyday, then you need to soak the used pads in a bucket of cold water. Change the water everyday until you do laundry, so the pads don't get stained as badly. Some people use a couple drops of tea tree oil in there, but I don't. I usually wash my pads every 5 days and have not had a problem with them in the 5 years that I have used cloth pads.
123bluegrassgirl 7 months ago
You can also rinse right away, let them dry, and then wash when ready. saves water, from soaking. :) (Come to think of it, it's probebly better, this way, so the exess blood don't dry into the pad, and cause a stubborn stain.)
starfaery 8 months ago
the partyinmypants ones doesn't look absorbant as the one i see on etsy
PregnantWhaleOnE 8 months ago
I use organic cotton pads. They've lasted over 10 years, and still as good as new. They absorb much better, and don't smell like disposables.
starfaery 8 months ago
@starfaery over 10 years !! wow :) I hope mine are gonna last that long !
PregnantWhaleOnE 8 months ago
@PregnantWhaleOnE Well, maybe it's because it's organic cotton. I've been taking good care of them, using organic, detergents and soaps that perserve cotton Though it might not be that necesary. They're great, but If they ever wear out, I'm gonna try sewing my own.
starfaery 8 months ago
@starfaery it is really great ! Wich type of detergeents/soap do you use ? Do you handwash them ?
PregnantWhaleOnE 8 months ago
@PregnantWhaleOnE Well, it's a brand called Sonett, I think it's Sweedish. I do wash in the mashine. I use the gentle soap use for cotton/wool, into the mashine, along with regular detergents. U don't need to use fabric softner, it ruins the absortion level. I wash 60 degrees, and use the sonett bleacher, along.
When I soak, I soak with a bit of seasalt or oliveoil. U can also use vinegar. However u don't have to soak, u can let them dry, rinse them under water, and then wash them, when ready.
starfaery 8 months ago
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starfaery 8 months ago
@PregnantWhaleOnE I just use regular detergent WITHOUT fabric softners. I never use stain remover like Shouth or Spray n' Wash, because I found that soaking the pads in very cold water dramatically reduces staining.
123bluegrassgirl 7 months ago
@123bluegrassgirl Thanks :) ! I bought some green eco biodegradable soap without phosphate and i order on internet natural biodgradable stain remover (I've read review about it and it seems to work so muc :) !) I'll soak them in cold water too..
PregnantWhaleOnE 7 months ago
lol i got to words hellz no lol jk but thanks for sharing
dare4uf 1 year ago
i love cloth menstrual pads and my mooncup
kylblk3 1 year ago
no affence but i kinda find cloth pads gross because you what do you do if you change it, take it home in your hand bag????
allthegirlytalk 1 year ago
@allthegirlytalk there's some ''wet bag'' and you put them into. it's like cloth diaper. you put them in a waterproof bag and that's it you clean it later
PregnantWhaleOnE 8 months ago
You ought to get a menstrual cup. That way you can just pour the period down the toilet.
tombstoner79 1 year ago
@tombstoner79 I tried a cup and it didn't work for me. Without getting into gross, unnecessary details, it just didn't work. I've found a menstrual solution that works and I think is often overlooked in the eco-friendly world.
IAMADUELLIST 1 year ago
I'll stick to my Diva Cup, thanks. Less laundry.
mariethebest09 1 year ago
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mariethebest09 1 year ago
I have hemophilia and, thus, a very heavy flow for the first 2 or so days. Anything special you would recommend?
CakadaOokamiko 1 year ago
@CakadaOokamiko -- I don't have any medical training and so don't feel as though I can dispense this type of advice. You'll probably want to ask your doctor.
IAMADUELLIST 1 year ago
@IAMADUELLIST I meant if there was a certain fabric or brand you'd recommend. Unclear comment was unclear!
CakadaOokamiko 1 year ago
@CakadaOokamiko I'm sorry for misinterpreting you! Also sorry for the late response. I use Party in my Pants because I like the all-in-one design. Other brands usually have inserts for extra absorption, but PIMPs just come in different sizes. As far as fabrics, pretty much anything breathable works, but if you have a heavy flow, DEFINITELY get a pad with a waterproof layer. It will save you a ton of grief.
IAMADUELLIST 1 year ago
@IAMADUELLIST That's totally fine. No biggie. I used bad wording. I've actually decided to make my own pads based on the base+insert design. Thanks for making the video, though, because it's what convinced me to make them! :)
CakadaOokamiko 1 year ago 2
@CakadaOokamiko If you're interested in the cloth pads, they make larger ones for overnight. you can experiment with these and see how they work for you. I hear that some women with heavy flow use a menstrual silicone cup with a pad for back up and empty the cup every 1-2 hours and only need to use the one pad for the day. Everyone's body is unique and you just need to experiment until you find what works best and feels most comfortable. We have many great options today. Keep exploring!
kozychik 1 year ago
@CakadaOokamiko I have a very heavy flow for 3 days, and I found that Many Moons pads and Lunapads overnights are the best for this. They are very wide and long. I find they work great for these first couple of days.
123bluegrassgirl 7 months ago
@123bluegrassgirl Oh, cool. Thanks! Yeah, LunaPads look nice.
CakadaOokamiko 7 months ago
how do they work? i mean i wld think they fell like regular clothes. i didnt even know they made these
FullyLoaded07 1 year ago
@FullyLoaded07 They do feel like regular clothes. I make mine out of the softest flannel prints I can find, and honestly, it feels SO MUCH BETTER than plastic disposable pads feel!!
Basically, they're made by sewing a bunch of cloth together that'll absorb any liquid. Some people use a waterproof fabric layer on the bottom to prevent leaks, like I do.
And using them, well, you put 'em on your panties during your period, then rinse and wash them when they're dirty. Pretty simple.
luminousweb 1 year ago
I adore my cloth pads as well! I use my Divacup for the first 2 days of my period(heavy days) and then switch to the pads for the rest of it. They are much more comfortable then disposables! My original motivation for switching to cloth was that the chemicals in the disposables gave me a rash every month(ouch!)...but now thanks to cloth pads I don't have to deal with that anymore. :D
LindyHoppingMidwife 1 year ago 2
do they have a plastic lining underneath? How do you prevent leakage?
tinu0121 1 year ago 2
@tinu0121 There is plenty of absorbent cloth to soak up the blood....I've never had it leak through! I bought mine on etsy and one of the sellers put a water resistant layer on the bottoms just in case so on heavier days I use those ones. :)
LindyHoppingMidwife 1 year ago
luv them....the snap holds it in place...
nes11727 1 year ago
Thanks so much! Exactly what I was looking for:)
lemurianchick 1 year ago
In Germany we can´t buy these pads or the diva-cup. It´s really pity.
trolly27 1 year ago
@trolly27 Try looking on etsy! You would have to pay more for shipping but I'm sure you can get them there! Just search "cloth pads" in the search box. I bought all my pads there. :)
LindyHoppingMidwife 1 year ago
eww i woulent wash that with my other clothes
SpOrTs21798 1 year ago
We can´t get it in Germany...
trolly27 1 year ago
WOW. lmfaoo !
xXxkathywafflexXx 1 year ago
Who are these tards asking stupid questions & pretending to be so grossed out! You're whining about the same blood that nourished you when you were in your mother's uterus. You came out of your mother with all kinds of stuff all over you including blood. GROW UP!
theresavtaylor 1 year ago
@theresavtaylor Excellent point!
blueworldly 11 months ago
dude... is that a twilight shirt? if it is, you make me sick. T.T
TrueLoveStudioz 1 year ago
I LOVE my lunapads! Mine have "wings" that snap around the panties like the wings on the throw-aways. Lunapads also makes lunapanties, which are designed to hold the liners in place. I also have a diva cup that I use, it depends on the cycle..some times I have to use only pads.
Another reason for the cloth pads is that there is no bleach off-gassing to cause irritation. Some women are very sensitive to it and don't realize it.
essentialmama 1 year ago
awesome! more people should use cloth pads because they are SO COMFORTABLE. way better than conventional disposable pads. And, they are better for your health because cloth pads arent chemically treated like disposable ones are.
Lumanette09 1 year ago
why would you wash you own vagina blood
JameelaKissan 1 year ago
@JameelaKissan ,grow up its YOUR OWN and u dont have to touch it
yoNumero1lilMija 1 year ago
@JameelaKissan The same reason you wash your dirty underwear and everyday clothin...to reuse it!
theresavtaylor 1 year ago
I also use these they are great. The haters can keep opinions to themselves! You are doing the environment and yourself a favor:)
alpriestley 1 year ago 8
so...if you are in a public bathroom you just take it with all of the blood on it?
gross
Loli905 1 year ago
@Loli905 Options...duhh! You can always wear a disposable when going out and use the cloths at home and overnight.
theresavtaylor 1 year ago
Love this video! Most people are grossed out by this.
*hugs*
astrangeone 1 year ago
@astrangeone I dont know why they are grossed out...its not like she's being graphic and I'm sure they get their menstrals so its not like they arent familiar with it. Big babies...lol
theresavtaylor 1 year ago
BTW, great video!
They have cloth pad sellers at etsy, google it.
Artehx 1 year ago 3
Geeze, people. At least Google about this and reading the video description than to literally ask this young woman STUPID questions. If you're at a restaurant or at work, you don't have to rinse them, you just put them in a wet bag (a bag that stores the used cloth pad) and clean it when you arrive home. Have some critical thinking and common sense. At least become more mature and think about it. Women and girls in Africa can't afford disposables; they bleed on rags or bleed with no protection..
Artehx 1 year ago 4
Ignore these dumb people. These are much healthier, and you're a smart girl to use them. There's dioxide and asbestos in the stuff from the drugstore. Even smarter, you're not afraid of your body in some weird voodoo woman-hating way - talk about 1909.
BrickRoux 1 year ago 8
@BrickRoux As a (hopeful) scientist, skeptic, and critical thinker, I respectfully disagree about the healthfulness of disposable pads. They are perfectly safe and generally do not harm people's genitals. However, I do have a personal preference for cloth and am glad to not put more trash into landfills.
IAMADUELLIST 3 months ago
@IAMADUELLIST I personally think they really do,I've had a lot of problem with the disposables over the years and it what made me switch
CoolBeanSquadron 2 weeks ago
How do they not soak through onto your clothes? Do you have a plastic liner under them? That is the main reason I don't use them...Or have never tried. The other is I live with my father and I'm not sure how to wash and dry them.
I've actually been looking into them for a while but, never got the guts to go for it. Thanks for the video!
LeakFreak 1 year ago 2
@LeakFreak They don't soak your clothes or through your undies if they have PUL in the pad, or in the pad has fleece on the back of the pad against your undies. There is all kinds of pads out there, google and search on the etsy website.
Artehx 1 year ago 3
@LeakFreak Havent you ever done laundry before? How old are you for goodness sakes? lol And your dad aught to know(at his age) that he needs to give you some privacy as a young woman. And I'm pretty sure when you buy the pads they come with care instructions. Its not like you have to buy tons of them. Get a couple and try the out. If they dont suit you dont get anymore. Simple!
theresavtaylor 1 year ago
@theresavtaylor 1) I'm in my late twenties. 2) Yes, I do the laundry. 3) The laundry is in the kitchen, hanging them around him would be disrespectful.(I'm in the south, you don't do that.) He doesn't acknowledge my cycles, as it isn't any of his business. I have cats that get into the hampers. My question was how do you launder them. Is it best by hand or machine. I'm 2 hours, by car and I walk or cycle around town, to the nearest "whole foods" type store and don't know anyone who uses them.
LeakFreak 1 year ago
The Dioxins in regular tampons, pads, and diapers cause cancer. I'm making my own very soon. :-)
MassagePatriot 1 year ago
Hi, could you tell me which brand you use is the most comfortable. I'm thinking of trying lunapads, gladrags, or party pants.
BlueOceanJewel 1 year ago
1:28 hahahaha
ZengaYZhouje 1 year ago
for your information
i did a lot of research before i switched
and you should juss grow up and stop
arguing with a 16 year old
getta life!!!!
sademorris97 1 year ago
Are you going to use cloth diapers when you have children. This is not a troll question, I'm very curious.
milkseducerx0x 1 year ago
which are better in your opinion, glad or luna?
thanks.
ContraBond 1 year ago
do you sew contrabond? if yes you can make them very easily make your own pattern to fit your body using comfortable materials you like. I make several of them in light pink light blue and white so they can be bleached in the wash they come out very clean that way i use regular white cloths that you can find in home wares as the centers of the pads they can be changed as frequently as you choose they also can be washed with bleach .
TEEWEE01 1 year ago
yes, i'm looking into that, thanks so much for the info, TEEWEE01!
ContraBond 1 year ago
could you show me EXACLY were they go?... hahaha...
Corey497 1 year ago
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this is grose and wat do you do if you are at a resturant???
cutieat331 2 years ago
Well, then, I just squeeze the blood out over my food. It tastes better than ketchup.
IAMADUELLIST 2 years ago 27
@IAMADUELLIST XDDDDDDDD I laughed so hard at this comment! XD
soxywoxy45 1 year ago
That is hilarious! Lol. How do you make it stay in place?
Also! To all the skeptics out there, what did they use back in the day when there were no big companies out selling their products? hm... I am sure that women in the prairie days were out washing their cloth pads too!
And get over it! It is just blood, and it is natural. sheesh!
randomlover765 1 year ago 6
@randomlover765 -- It just fits around your underwear. Nothing sticky. Just the right fit keeps it from sliding around.
IAMADUELLIST 1 year ago
@randomlover765 Some of them have velcro or snaps that stay in place - on the wings! The velcro ones are interesting to use because of the sound of ripping velcro! But most of the ones I know of, they use nothing, and the friction of the fabric on your underwear keeps them mostly in place.
Some of the women I know use specifically dark bath washcloths for this purpose.
astrangeone 1 year ago
@randomlover765 There were women who were out there washing their cloth pads, which were made out of scraps and whatever else they could find, assuming that they used anything at all.
SailorAlphaCentauri 1 year ago
LMAO.
LadyFlameSniper 1 year ago
Im wondering why you think its gross@cutieat331? you have to touch your own body with disposable things then whats more gross is someone a stranger has to take your disposable pads and clean the garbage from public bathrooms in my oppion that is GROSS. each woman should deal with her own menstral issues not strangers like bathroom attendants and garbage men.
TEEWEE01 1 year ago 3
@cutieat331 Learn how to spell gross. If you're at a restaurant or at work (like I said), then you put them in a wet bag that stores them and when you arrive home, you clean them, dry them, and throw them into the washing machine and dryer and you're done. :|
Artehx 1 year ago 6
@cutieat331 ist not gross every girl gets her period its normal and nayural and nothing to be embarrassed about!
KABC100 1 year ago
to all these people leaving negative comments: I'm wondering why even watch this video? besides comfort, the environment, and money, some people are allergic to adhesive, the gel, or the plastic in disposables, and some people don't want to get toxic shock syndrome from tampons. menstration is a natural thing and i'm sorry that our society is not okay with something that happens to half the population. excellent video BTW.
dearnikky 2 years ago 6
Thanks for the video. I am going to try to make some of my own.
babydanielsmom 2 years ago
I love them too. I use them in combination with a diva cup. Money wise I am set for the next decade or so. Cant go wrong with that. The girls who think this is gross are very closed minded and set in their ways. Be adventurous! try something different. It might just be better! (it is for me)
tramea1 2 years ago 23
I've made my own a few month ago, and have been using them ever since :)
gennanam 2 years ago 7
Look, everyone, if the bickering keeps going on like this, I'm going to have to start deleting comments.
IAMADUELLIST 2 years ago 2
yea but u use 50 gallons of water wen you clean them in a washer! burn the damn disposable ones!
sexybabbymama 2 years ago
You got a point there I think...lol It's not like you're gonna leave all those dirty pads sitting around til laundry day. I'm pretty sure they need to be at least soaked as soon as you take them off. Blood is pretty hard to clean. My period lasts for 6 days and its heavy. I would probably compromise and use disposables on heaviest days and cloth on the lighter days. There are always options.
theresavtaylor 1 year ago
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Just use Toilet paper and to get rid of them, flush them.. There you go. my tip of the day.
PiinkkKiitty 2 years ago
some people aren't lucky enough to have super light periods.
it would take some of us a roll of toilet paper.
luralisious 2 years ago 4
It was a joke SMH..
PiinkkKiitty 2 years ago
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BOOO this sucks! i bled everywhere
roxy05929 2 years ago
what if in a public toilet?
tOkidOki433 2 years ago
Awesome! Thanks.
JArtistandYogini 2 years ago 2
you're adorable!
thanks for spreading the word about cloth alternatives!
mydogpercy 2 years ago 9
How does it work through out the day?
tapemaster9 2 years ago
wait..you never change them?
well like you know how you switch through the disposable pads
how does it work with the cloths throughout the day?
ChitChatChik 2 years ago
When you're ready, you change them just as you would a disposable, except you rinse them out and put them in the laundry instead of throwing them away.
IAMADUELLIST 2 years ago
How absorbent are they? My flow is really really heavy and I think I might actually like that better if it feels like regular underwear instead of walking around with a diaper feeling- wise. I think it'd be better for the environment too.
Guilmon470 2 years ago
It varies depending on the business that makes them and the size or absorbency of the individual pad. Try checking out some of the links on the right and contacting the manufacturers for specific questions. :)
IAMADUELLIST 2 years ago
I am a young lady in college, and I LOVE my cloth pads! At first, I was very squeamish about it. I have never leaked unlike the plastic disposables which pooled and leaked through the sides. These didn't and nobody can tell your wearing them.
MarriedtoMDC 2 years ago 5
They don't bunch in front-to-back, but for me they scrunch up a bit left-to-right. I dry mine in the clothes dryer and they take 20-25 minutes. I ordered four when I first started using them, but some order as few as one or as many as six.
IAMADUELLIST 2 years ago
Don't they bunch in as you move? I'm wondering about this because there is no adhesive. How long do they take to dry? If this is the first time trying this, how many should you order?
PhillAlexandros 2 years ago
I have like 20 and they don't bunch they form to my body, depending on what type I'm using.
Catgirllllll 2 years ago
I love love love this video and love love love cloth pads, I use lunapads and new moon pads and they are both great. I can actually stand having my period now and they are super comfy.
Catgirllllll 2 years ago
Thank you
lovesilky21 2 years ago
You know i have never heard of cloth pads..
thats pretty cool.
But how does it stick to your underwear?
& it is like paded like pads?
lol
MickeyMouse016 2 years ago
They snap around like a tube using snaps or velcro. It doesn't stick.
Some are padded and some are not. It depends on who makes the pads.
IAMADUELLIST 2 years ago
how does it stick to ur pants?
dothepencilx3 2 years ago
there's a button that snaps around your undies.
warn81 2 years ago
oh!!! that makes sense lol
dothepencilx3 2 years ago
They are so great. And I would suggest making your own. Then you can alter the size and shape so that they are just right for you, and it is cheaper.
JennJo87 2 years ago
I love cloth pads because of the health risk of tampons and disposable. Just FYI tampons and disposable pads are not sanitary. They are made from unsanitary products ...just google.
Tbaggett2008 2 years ago 2
Hey, you go girl! I remember reading about different eco-options for your period in my school paper. I'm thinking of converting...so scary to think how big my ecological footprint is! One thing I would emphasize is that cloth pads are so much more comfortable than wearing store bought, we girls hardly know what chemical processes and synthetic products are used to make pads/tampons!
LiaHale 2 years ago 3
can u still wear them if your periods start to get regular, when i have my first period i am gonna ask my mom can she get those instead of those, i dont want to be irratated "down there"
tweety9102 2 years ago 2
Yeah, cloth is safe for the most part. To me it feels just like regular underwear. My doctor told me to make sure to wash them in the washing machine. If you're concerned about whether or not it's clean or safe, talk to your doctor, but cloth and disposables are similar with concern to menstrual safety.
IAMADUELLIST 2 years ago
how comfy are they pleze write backi may start using them
06gaind 2 years ago
I personally think they feel like regular underwear. I like that there's no glue that accidentally gets stuck to my skin, and the ones I use are really thin and don't feel bulky. Think about what you like about the pads you use (if you use them) and shop for cloth ones with similar characteristics.
IAMADUELLIST 2 years ago
theses are awesome, but i now have a diva cup and it is better than anything i've ever used. you never even feel the blood running into it, and it is even more eco friendly than washable pads. i wish more girls realized how awful tampons are for your body. they can cause the blood flow to back up into your body leading to endometriosis.
mijikle 2 years ago
I really dont wanna wear a divs cup when i have my period beacuase they are just like tanpoms and they might get stuck "up there"
tweety9102 2 years ago
That's why there are different options. :) It would be pretty miserable if we all had to use the same product.
IAMADUELLIST 2 years ago
cheerchick said: "i perfer tampons. because you dont feel like you wetting you pants"
Got to admit, I rather agree with that sentiment. Which is unfortunate, because I'd like to live more green and these cloth pads would be very green.
But the wetness feeling is just too much.
chalicechica 2 years ago
try Divacup :)
Xinoutorah 2 years ago 4
There are more enviromentally responsible alternatives to disposable tampons called Sea Pearls. They're basically tampons made out of sea sponges. They provide all the comfort & convenience of regular tampons while being a safe, renewable source and are resusable up to 6 months.
TheEvildead21 2 years ago
Ooops,
MissDottieWestt 3 years ago
Can you make these?
MissDottieWestt 3 years ago
I guess if your committed to going green this is the ultimate sacrifice. Just kidding, I've tried them also and am finding that I like them. I found some really cute ones on Etsy by "Guardians". They have cute little guardian angels on them, and they come in alot of colorful prints. I actually look forward to wearing them! Great job on your video! I hope this inspires more women to try them.
Jennysmth 3 years ago
Great post. ;-) What do you do with the pads once they have worn out? Can they be composted or do you just throw them out?
Nilyentaraka 3 years ago
this video is really helpful so good job>>
suduku98 3 years ago
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zen217900 3 years ago
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in think its great that your spreading the word and everything but why would you want that riding up your butt all day? wouldnt it just be easier for you to use recyclable tampons? ones thats you can flush everything down the toilet? to me thats the easiest because 1. you cant even feel tampons and 2. there recyclable
TwilightSeries101 3 years ago
Some people prefer pads over tampons. Why would you question someone else's preference?
Hawthornefae 3 years ago 18
A tampon disposed of in a toilet is in no way recyclable.
nickytoto 3 years ago 10
I think she's talking about the homemade tampons some people use, such as rolling up baby socks and using them as a tampon. I've never seen commercially-made recyclable tampons, though.
IAMADUELLIST 3 years ago
honastly, i perfer tampons. because you dont feel like you wetting you pants and dont get rashes. also they dont leak if you use the right absorbancy. and you cant smell your period.
sexycheerchick1 3 years ago
Try a Keeper or MooncupUK. I use those with a backup cloth pad on heavy days. It's the same as using a tampon, but much healthier and better for the environment.
Hawthornefae 3 years ago 2
Cloth menstrual pads don't smell. Disposable pads smell because they trap heat which bacteria love. With cloth there's more "breathability".
Disposable pads give rashes because they trap heat, making you sweat, and the plastic mesh on the top of disposable pads are not gentle on skin. With cloth it's not an issue.
nickytoto 3 years ago 7
but....you can get tss from tampons if you wear them too long.
tweety9102 2 years ago 2
then justdont wear them to long.
sexycheerchick1 2 years ago 2
But some girls think they are so comfatable they cant feel it. That means you can forget and leave it it.
tweety9102 2 years ago
I use them! I make my own! n_n
wastingtimewithskye 3 years ago 4
That's wonderful that you're spreading the word! More women need to know about these options. I'm 16 and I use reusable pads. I think they're absolutely amazing!
CornealiasBlush 3 years ago 6
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eww....i use tampons...theyre better.
babyitsfact222 3 years ago
Eww...tampons are made of bleached cotton and rayon, which causes little cuts up inside you...Then guess what! It makes you bleed more, which causes longer, heavier periods, more uncomfortable cramps, AND it sucks up all the good juices up there inside you, which can cause even more issues! Try a cup!
claygenie 3 years ago 16
Awesome video, thanks!
Drifter302 3 years ago 2
Lol,a company called party in my pants???
That is awesome!!!
MissJessieBeth 3 years ago 4
I have used these for about a year and love them!!!!!!
vlk41 3 years ago
wat do u do at work with ur bloody pad? can u just put it in ur bag?
pinkskies21 3 years ago
Yep- just fold them up and pop into a baggie or wet bag until you get home and toss it into your laundry. You can spot-treat with Ecover stain remover or Oxyclean (don't use oxyclean on pads with PUL in them).
Benmontfan 3 years ago
I don't think i'm part of the target audience here...
WaffleStomper19 3 years ago
wondering why you itch when you use disposables? It's the chemicals in them. Took me forever to figure out that i'm allergic to disposables. Called always and they refused to tell me what the absorbent gel is made of , so i dont even know what it is i'm allergic to. Switched to cloth and haven't had a problem since. I just soak them in oxyclean and hot water then throw them in the washer, its actually easier and no trashcan full of nasty plastic crap.
Witchygirrl 3 years ago 3
Blood comes out easier if you soak in cold water- cold is for protien stains and warm for acid-based ones. I usually do a cold soak before tossing my pads into the warmer Oxyclean bucket.
Benmontfan 3 years ago
I have been using these since I gave birth to my son and I am 18, so no they aren't just for old people! lol
neostudded 3 years ago
cool vid
ashleyJessica101 3 years ago
I've been thinking of making my own even though I felt a bit like granny to even think about using cloth pads. But seeing a young girl like you doing them makes me feel great! Thanks.
mrsotter19 3 years ago 7
Great video! i reposted to my 6228 friend on myspace, i used them until i reached menopause and now keep my organic cotton glad rags in my purse to use instead of paper towels when i am out and about
SEElovEverywhere 3 years ago
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tmi tmi u r kinda gross
ashleyJessica101 3 years ago
What's gross is a landfill full of used disposables that don't biodegrade, ever.
Benmontfan 3 years ago 6
What's so gross about them? What do you think they did back before 50 years ago when the disposables became more common?
gingerszabo21 3 years ago
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