Choosing Cloth Menstrual Pads Over Sanitary Napkins

For a lot of women, monthly menstrual periods can be such a hassle.  This is because women have to maintain cleanliness double time to avoid smelling bad.  Aside from washing one's private areas every few hours or so, women will also need to change sanitary pads just as much.

Long before modern menstrual pads were introduced, women in the early generations had to use a variety of makeshift menstrual pads made from various materials, including grass, to absorb and collect blood. Today, women normally use sanitary napkins and tampons, and some would even take medications just to halt or delay their period.

Still, it pays for women out there to know the advantages of using cloth pads. A great thing about cloth pads is that they are washable, so women can use them again and not spend a fortune buying disposable sanitary pads every month.  Another advantage of cloth pads is that it is as reliable as disposable ones, but are not as harmful to Mother Earth nor to one's health or wallet.

Several researches show that an average woman is likely to use 16,800 pads or tampons in a lifetime.  If you really think about it, it can be a massive pile of garbage.  Since tampons and sanitary napkins are made from non-biodegradable materials, they take a long time to break down and decompose.  Once they do, they release toxic chemicals. Also, the chemicals that make disposable pads super absorbent may cause irritation and allergies.  This is because vaginal skin can be very sensitive and easily absorbs chemicals and toxins.

Considering all factors, you might want to totally shift to or partly use cloth pads during your cycle. So, do give it a try sometime!