All pads share the same purpose, but there can be a lot of differences between two similar-looking products. Here’s what to pay close attention to when making your selection. Absorbency If you’re looking to try organic menstrual pads, it’s probably because you know that wearing a chemical-laden product pressed up against your lady parts 24/7 might not be the way to go. Our plastic free organic cotton period pads and liners are suitable for sensitive skin. Free from chlorine bleach, these reusable period pads are perfect for everything from use as daily liners, right through medium flow to maternity pads.

Most disposable pads are made from cotton. Cotton is an all-natural, breathable fabric that absorbs moisture, but it’s often grown with harmful chemicals that can be irritating and potentially unsafe. Buying organic pads is gentler on sensitive skin and delicate areas. Eco-friendly Ideally sanitary pads should absorb the flow away from the surface of the pad, leaving you feeling dry. However, some products do a better job of this than others. Wings NatraTouch is the least expensive brand, but they only have an organic top lining. However, NatraTouch is good place to try organic cotton pads if your budget is your top priority. Customers with sensitive skin who are allergic to dyes and perfumes love Maxim sanitary napkins. One said that if your priority is chlorine free, these are the pads for you. Reviewers also find them comfortable, thin and absorbent. However, some say that the wings are awkward to put in place. They also wish the price was lower.

Organic reusable sanitary pads

The short answer is, very. We’ve seen enough Blue Planet episodes by now to know how plastic pollutes our oceans, and our period waste is a large part of that.

Menstrual or 'moon' cups, on the other hand, work by sitting low in the vaginal canal and collecting menstrual flow rather than absorbing it. These rubber or silicon cups can be folded into place and inserted so that the cup forms a seal that prevents blood from leaking out. O nce it's full, you simply remove, empty, wash and reinsert it. Menstrual cups are designed to last for several years or more and can be a cost-effective option in the long run. In the Women’s Health Lab, we measured the amount of liquid each pad was able to hold and timed how long it took to fully absorb. If you have a light flow, opt for thin or ultra-thin absorbency pads. Maxi pads and pads with overnight absorbency are best suited for heavy periods. Organic Eco-friendly pads are usually gentler on your skin and the environment. They are usually made of cotton, hemp, or bamboo. Sustainable period pads should also be free from fragrances, dyes, chemicals, chlorine, and dioxin.These pads are made with 100% GOTS certified organic cotton, minus all those nasty toxins and bleaches that most companies use to lighten the cotton in their pads. There are no chemical absorbents, and there are no unnatural fragrances.