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[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.