I don't know why I'm sharing this information

[beelikej]

I've decided not to buy biodegradable pads anymore. I really tried, but the texture of these environmentally friendly pads is the same as the huge old fashioned ones they used to provide in hospitals (bought cheap in bulk I suppose) - the women in my family would lovingly refer to wearing those big ol' pads as "walking around with a loaf of bread between your legs"

I'm sorry, nature. There is only so much discomfort I'm willing to suffer for the sake of the environment.

Comments

[rispacooper.livejournal.com]

Some people swear by the cup thing. It's resuable.

I've never tried it though.

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

I am using the cup, but it's not full proof, so I still need some added protection the first two days, hence the (small) biodegradable pads. But since I used to wear 'normal' pads as opposed to the smaller ones I need now, I have still managed to reduce the amount of waste. I just wish they were able to make biodegradable pads that don't fall apart after 30 minutes.

I can definitely recommend the cup, I've been using it for about two years now and it just feels so much cleaner than before (FYI I never used tampons, but I assume the cup is even easier to use/get used to if you have experience with those)

I so need a female icon.

[kennedy-unknown.livejournal.com]

That's how I feel about toilet paper. Nobody should subject themselves to that sandpaper that tries to pass itself off as the real things.

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

Ooooh, but I like the sandpaper. *g* Plus it's really cheap, while most biodegradable products cost (A LOT) more than the 'regular' versions.

[sillie]

Heh. The only thing that popped into my mind while reading this was 'ow'. Hee. XD

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

I thought it maybe was a known Dutch expression. No? Besides the shape of a loaf, those things als have the same crumby structure. Grumble.

[sneaky-sena.livejournal.com]

Sometimes, you just have to go for comfort. I switched to thin, washable cloth pads for my extra protection (I use the cup) on heavy days, and they're awesome, but it's a matter of taste. Some people hate them. I think they're super soft and forget they're even there. I totally couldn't do the environmentally friendly pads, either. Seriously. If you have to change the way you walk, there's a problem with your pad.

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

I thought about the washable ones, but considering my lack of love for doing laundry, I'm sticking to the disposables (in combination with the cup I only need small size). When it comes to funny walking: don't even get me started on wings.

Yep, comfort is the way to go, because there is already enough stuff I can't ignore, no need to add complications to the situation.