For some, reusable pads are "fe", unsanitary conditions, bacteria and blood stains. For others - comfort, safety, care of oneself and nature. Let's understand the pros and cons of reusable pads
What thoughts and emotions do you have when you mention reusable hygiene rags? If you have used only disposable pads all your life, then, for sure, a cloth between your legs is something from the Stone Age for you. We have heard stories from our mothers and grandmothers of how they suffered from leaks and washing of their homemade pads. Therefore, now, in the 21st century, it seems inconceivable to us to return to such primitivism.
But what do you say if you find out that almost 100% of girls who tried modern reusable pads for critical days were satisfied with them? Here are the benefits of these hygiene products, they note.
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Benefits of reusable pads
1. The skin in them breathes, and does not melt. Since the gaskets most often consist of cotton, membrane and flannel, they do not create a greenhouse effect. This prevents breakouts and unpleasant odors.
2. Long service life - at least 2 years, or even all 5 years.
3. Not so much harmful to nature as disposable ones, of which, firstly, you need a lot, and secondly, they decompose for hundreds of years.
4. Safe composition. To the body - cotton, inside the membrane - several layers, to the panties - fleece or flannel so as not to slip. Plus additional buttons for fixing.
5. Beautiful prints. Girls are girls like that, which means that the pads should be attractive and pleasant to look at.
Cons of reusable pads
1. Washing: it takes time.
2. The used ones must be carried with you in a special bag.
3. In winter, they dry for a long time, since drying on a battery is not welcome.
4. Expensive for a one-time purchase (from 150 to 250 UAH per item). Especially if you buy a kit for the entire cycle at once. But in terms of long-term use, it turns out to be cheaper than disposable ones.
5. If a high absorbency pad is needed, it will be denser than a disposable pad. It is important to choose the right underwear.
If you still have doubts about whether reusable pads will work for you, take one or two for a sample, without immediately giving up disposable pads. This will bring you closer to conscious consumption and reduction. waste. And once you've tried it, you might want to completely switch to modern tissue hygiene products, and it won't seem wild to you.
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