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Why switch from using disposable pads and tampons? Washable pads are much more comfortable and kinder to your skin. Disposables have a tendency to make some people sweat or itch. As washable pads are made from material the air is able to flow through the pad to keep you feeling fresh. A reusable pad also reduces the odour that you would normally find with a disposable pad. Think about the environmental benefits of using a washable product as opposed to a disposable product. Disposable sanitary pads and tampons are being dumped in landfill sites. Or they are being flushed into the sewage system. By buying washable menstrual products we can all take some responsibility for this massive environmental problem. Washable menstrual products are more expensive than disposables. But look at the bigger picture. See it as an initial investment in a product that will last for many years. You only need to buy what you need once as they will last for years. Most manufacturers estimate that a pad will last between 3 and 5 years but some companies say that their customers have washed and reused their pads for up to 10 years! Just think about how much money those women have saved. Maybe you could start with one or two pads and then increase your stock gradually. And then there are the health benefits as well. Many women experience an allergic reaction to disposable menstrual products, which is reduced when they switch to washables. Also disposables may pose a higher risk of contracting Toxic Shock Syndrome, Thrush or Cystitis. Not to mention the feel good factor. Using washables helps you to feel good about yourself in many ways You are helping the environment by not filling up the landfill sites. You are saving yourself money in the long term. You are helping your body by not putting yourself at risk. You are being kind to your body by using comfortable pads. Some women also report that they feel a sense of satisfaction at being able to wash away their own blood from the pad, like they are cleansing themselves. Wear your pad with pride, wash it well and smile!
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