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Reusable cloth Pads are an alternative to disposable pads. They are hand made from different materials and are designed to be worn the same way as disposable pads, without the plastic sticky removable backing that comes with disposables. They are usually fastened around your underwear with poppers, although some pads come with Velcro. Rather than just throw the pad away after use, you just rinse it out, wash it, dry it and reuse it. The initial financial outlay may seem high but over time you will save a fortune in packets and boxes of pads and tampons. If the financial cost puts you off trying them then maybe you could start off with just one pad and gradually build up to a stash which is designed around your needs. You may want some pantyliners and some pads for heavier days, by building up gradually you can test the pads first before buying more.
To enable our customers to build up a supply this way we have eliminated the postage charge to UK customers just buy one a month if you want to. Pads start from as little as £4.00 each. The rest of this buyers guide will aim to help you to make the right choices. Think about what size would suit you, which pad style, which material and, above all, choose pads which match your personality - would you prefer a deep purple minki pad or a pretty floral cotton pad, both from the Fairy Hammocks range? Or a pad with pictures of aliens on them or a soft lilac Mommys Touch pad the choice is yours. Women spend hours in lingerie shops browsing for the right knickers for the right occasion, this is just as fun!
Treat yourself and start enjoying your periods again! Why Switch? - some reasons why. What Size? Have a look at the size comparison chart or look at the sizes below.
Teen / Back up pads
Pads in this category are the smallest pads available, even smaller than pantyliners. They are designed to be worn by young girls who have just started their periods, or women with a small build. Ladies who use menstrual cups like to choose pads from this category to wear as a back up, just in case their cup leaks.
Size Comparisons:
Lunapads Teeny Pantyliners - 15cm long
Ultra Light pantyliners - 16.5cm long
ImseVimse Mini Pads - 19cm long
Fairy Hammocks Teen Pantyliners 20cm long Thong / G String pads Pads in this category are made to wear with thongs or g-strings. They are shaped specifically to fit that type of underwear. Two companies make these products, Angel Pads, based in the UK and Cute Cotton, based in Estonia. There are long thin g-string pads, triangular shaped thong pads and the contoured style which could be worn with a G-string or thong. Some women also choose these as back up pads for menstrual cups. Size Comparisons:
Angel padz Thong pads 15cm long
Angel padz G-String Pads 15cm long
Cute Cotton Thong Pads 19cm long Pantyliners Pantyliners are for lighter days towards the end of your period, when the bleeding starts to diminish. Or for days in between your period when you feel that some protection is needed. Many women have stress incontinence, or a weak pelvic floor muscles. Minor accidents when sneezing, laughing or coughing can be embarrassing. A lot of our customers choose light pantyliners to wear on a daily basis, just in case. Size Comparisons:
Honour Your Flow Pantyliners 18cm long
ImseVimse Mini Pads 19cm long
Angelpadz Pantyliners 20cm long
Lunapads Mini Pantyliners 20cm long
New Moon Pads Pantyliners 21.5cm long
Mom and Me Creations Pantyliners 23cm long
Fairy Hammocks Pantyliners 23.5cm long
Ellas House Pantyliners 25.5cm long
Regular Pads
Regular pads are for general use. Choose pads from this category to use during your period, if you have normal blood loss. If you have heavy days at the start of your period then opt for maxi pads as well, keeping the regulars for the rest of the period. These can also be used between your period if you suffer with stress incontinence and feel that a pantyliner isnt enough protection. Size Comparisons:
Minki Padz Regular 18cm long
Lunapads 20cm long
MoonTimes 22cm long
Debbies Pads Regular 23cm long
Many Moons Alternatives 23cm long
Fairy Hammocks Medium 23.5cm long
Wemoon Slim Medium 24cm long.
Honour Your Flow Regular 25cm long
ImseVimse Regular 25.5cm long
Ellas House Regular 25.5cm long
Mom and Me Creations Regular 25.5cm long
Mommys Touch Regular 27cm long
Wemoon Slim Large 27.5cm long
Angelpadz Regular 28cm long
New Moon Pads Regular 30.5cm long Cute Cotton Mini Maxi / Night Pads Maxi pads are usually thicker and often longer than regular pads, making them ideal for heavier menstruation or night time protection. If you are prone to flooding at night then choose a longer pad to prevent accidents. Size Comparisons:
MoonTimes Pads 22cm long
Fairy Hammocks Heavy 23.5cm long
Honour Your Flow Maxi 24cm long
Lunapads Maxi Pad and Liner 25.5cm
Minki Pads Maxi 25.5cm long
Wemoon Slim Large 27.5cm long
Many Moons Alternatives Maxi 28cm long
Minki Pads Night 28cm long
Mom and Me Creations Maxi 30.5cm long
New Moon Pads Maxi 30.5cm long
Honour Your Flow Maxi Long 33cm long
ImseVimse Night 33.5cm long
Postnatal Pads
Postnatal Pads are ideal pads to buy to prepare yourself for the birth of your baby. Following childbirth women bleed for approximately 6 weeks, the first few weeks being the heaviest. This is when flooding is more likely and a thick, long pad is ideal. Some pregnant women like to wear them before the birth if they are worried about their waters breaking in public. The two largest pads are particularly wide at the back making them ideal for this or the heavy flow that is anticipated after the birth.
Size Comparisons:
Ellas House Postnatal 30.5cm long
New Moon Pads Maxi 30.5cm long
Honour Your Flow Maxi Long 33cm long
New Moon Pads Sleeper 35.5cm long
Honour Your Flow Overnight 39cm long Pads come made from so many different materials that it's difficult to know what to choose. Have a look at our guide to materials - http://www.femininewear.co.uk/padmaterial-g-52.html How do you wash your pads - Have a look at the guidelines on this page -http://www.femininewear.co.uk/padwashing-g-51.html Have a look at some frequently asked questions http://www.femininewear.co.uk/padfaqs-g-50.html If you question hasn't been answered then please email us.
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