What guilt trip? Should you care about your body and the planet, sure, but no one is or can force you to care. When you feel like it just try a few reusable and safer product. It’s best to have a few varieties for the days you don’t want to “sit in blood” (this doesn’t happen with reusable pads/undies). That is presumably based on the wearer keeping track of their changing period (just like a disposable pad. If I don’t change it before it gets “soaked” youll, probably, feel gross and potentially get a rash.
If you don’t have money or want to try something reusable to see if you can even deal with the upkeep just use a (new) microfiber rag. They are a great way to get into the grove of washing by hand (if you’ve never had to). It’s ideal to try that method only on days you are home.
Name brands-Glad rags (no missionaries are funded. Proceeds are directly donated), Thinx (menstrual undies) not all their undies are made the same and I personally stick to the high waisted type, Moon cup (smaller than diva), Cora (any tampon without applicators, or even 100% cotton pads/liners so they actually breakdown when disposed).
i can never see myself going back to disposable pads after trying reusable pads. cloth pads are waay more absorbent, breathable and comfortable that i don’t feel like i have any pad on. i also thankfully dont get any rashes, redness or irritations from the cloth pads
i know it can be very intimidating to switch but at least try ONE PAD so you can try it before you judge it!
Howdy! Your work is absolutely incredible 😍 do you have a store to purchase from or are all your quilts custom/commissions?
I have an Etsy shop with smaller items in it, but the biggest majority is custom work on other people’s quilt tops or commissioned creations. Thanks for asking!
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Muriel Fahrion, the creator of Strawberry Shortcake and Care Bears, was under a work for hire contract when she created them and as a result has received no residuals over the last 40+ years. If you like either of those properties, consider purchasing something from her website. She has art and cute jewelry!