Prepping tips: Feminine hygiene and eco-friendly products that you can use when SHTF
By Zoey Sky // Apr 09, 2019

Did you know that feminine products often contain toxins that affect your health? Don't wait before SHTF to make the switch to eco-friendly alternatives such as reusable menstrual pads. (h/t to SurvivalBlog.com)

Brighteon.TV

Not many female consumers are aware that disposable sanitary napkins usually have toxic chemicals, some of which are classified as carcinogenic (cancer-causing). These products may even contain reproductive and developmental toxins, such as:

Reasons to use reusable feminine products

There are many reasons to use reusable menstrual pads, and some of these include environmental and financial reasons. They can significantly reduce the waste you produce and they help you save money on feminine products every month.

When SHTF, you'll no longer have to worry where you're going to buy pads because you can just reuse or make your own, provided you know how to sew.

Many brands now offer feminine products such as:

  • "Clutches" for carrying personal items discretely
  • Cotton nursing pads
  • Daily panty liners
  • Hand towels
  • Incontinence products
  • Post-partum pads
  • Washable toilet wipes

Certain brands, such as Naturally Cozy, offer item samples if you want to test a certain product before you order a full set.

Compared to single-use products, washable pads are comfortable. Since most pads are made of soft flannel and organic cotton, you won't experience any chafing.

Disposable pads use plastics that block airflow to the vagina and this can cause a painful rash. Disposables also use synthetic fibers such as rayon. These fibers are super-absorbent, but they may also absorb the moisture in your vagina. This can result in discomfort and even infections, especially if you wear pads for hours on your period. If you suffer from intense pain during your period and are using disposables, you can significantly improve your condition by using alternatives like cloth pads or menstrual cups.

If there are several women in the family, you can get washable pads in a pattern of your choosing to avoid confusion. Others may think reusable napkins are unhygienic, but they're as easy to use and maintain as washable cloth diapers.

While the initial cost of purchasing pads and panty liners are higher than disposables, you're still saving more money in the long run. Unlike disposable products, which you need to buy regularly, you only need to buy reusable feminine products about every five years or so.

Using washable pads will help reduce your waste. In North America alone, an estimated 20 billion pads and tampons are discarded annually. The plastics in disposable pads take hundreds of years to decompose, and the process of manufacturing these products pollutes the air, animal habitats, and waterways. Switch to reusable products if you want to make a difference.

How to wash reusable pads

If you're thinking about switching to reusable menstrual pads, they're easy to clean.

  1. Put soiled pads in a soak bucket. You can add a splash of hydrogen peroxide if you wish.
  2. If the odor builds up, soak the pads in vinegar for several hours, then wash.
  3. Once your period is over, you can either hand wash them or use your washing machine. To keep things sanitary, run a separate load on your washing machine for your pads.
  4. Don't put your pads in the dryer. Always air-dry clean pads and other reusable hygiene products.

But why wait until disaster strikes before you start using washable cloth pads? Stop buying disposable feminine products and switch to reusable menstrual pads to save more money and reduce waste.

Sources include:

SurvivalBlog.com

TreeHugger.com



Take Action:
Support NewsTarget by linking to this article from your website.
Permalink to this article:
Copy
Embed article link:
Copy
Reprinting this article:
Non-commercial use is permitted with credit to NewsTarget.com (including a clickable link).
Please contact us for more information.
Free Email Alerts
Get independent news alerts on natural cures, food lab tests, cannabis medicine, science, robotics, drones, privacy and more.

NewsTarget.com © 2022 All Rights Reserved. All content posted on this site is commentary or opinion and is protected under Free Speech. NewsTarget.com is not responsible for content written by contributing authors. The information on this site is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice of any kind. NewsTarget.com assumes no responsibility for the use or misuse of this material. Your use of this website indicates your agreement to these terms and those published on this site. All trademarks, registered trademarks and servicemarks mentioned on this site are the property of their respective owners.

This site uses cookies
News Target uses cookies to improve your experience on our site. By using this site, you agree to our privacy policy.
Learn More
Close
Get 100% real, uncensored news delivered straight to your inbox
You can unsubscribe at any time. Your email privacy is completely protected.