What's the Best Period Protection for You?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Are you looking for an eco-friendly option?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
  • C.
    I don't care either way
• 2.
  How much money do you want to spend on your period?

  • A.
    I don't mind spending some money each month
  • B.
    As little as possible. I hate spending money on pads or tampons
• 3.
  How Heavy is Your Flow?

  • A.
    Really heavy
  • B.
    Average
  • C.
    Light
  • D.
    I've never compared it to anyone
• 4.
  How old are you?

  • A.
    Under 12
  • B.
    12-18
  • C.
    19+
• 5.
  How much do you exercise during your period?

  • A.
    Not at all
  • B.
    Light exercise
  • C.
    Moderate exercise
  • D.
    Heavy exercise
• 6.
  How comfortable are you with your vagina?

  • A.
    Very comfortable—I wouldn't mind inserting a menstrual cup
  • B.
    Moderately comfortable—I'm okay with OB tampons
  • C.
    Not comfortable at all—I only use pads, or tampons with applicators
• 7.
  Would you consider having penetrative sex during your period?

  • A.
    If it was not messy, then yes
  • B.
    Never
  • C.
    I don't have penetrative sex

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Menstrual Cups

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  You might want to consider a menstrual cup because they're an economical, eco-friendly feminine hygiene option. Designed to replace tampons, they're bell-shaped cylinders that are inserted into your vaginal canal. Menstrual Cup Benefits Save money—menstrual cups cost around $30 USD, but can last for up to 10 years. Reduce waste—one cup vs. thousands of pads or tampons. Higher capacity (15-40 ml) than jumbo tampons (10 ml)—the larger ones are an excellent choice if you have a heavy period. Better for your health—a very low risk of toxic shock syndrome, and they contain no harmful chemicals or pesticides. Which Menstrual Cup Should I Consider? If you want to buy a menstrual cup, then check out this article with our recommendations: Top 5 Menstrual Cups for 2018 Where can I Buy a Menstrual Cup? If you just want to buy a menstrual cup, then you'll need to check out the Lena Cup. It's our top rated menstrual cup here at Reusable Menstrual Cups. Although it's a newcomer to the menstrual cup world, it's quickly becoming very popular due to the economical price, nice fit, range of firmness and size options, as well as some of the highest user ratings among menstrual cups over on Amazon. Click the blue button below to head over to Amazon:
• 2.
  Reusable Cloth Pads

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  You might want to consider cloth menstrual pads. They're similar to disposable pads, but since they're made from fabric and other natural materials, they can be washed and reused for up to 10 years. Cloth Menstrual Pad Benefits Environmentally friendly—one single cloth pad can replace hundreds of disposable ones. Save money—although cloth pads do cost a bit more up-front, you'll save a ton of money over the medium to long-term. Better for your health—no more harmful chemicals or pesticides for you! Which Cloth Pads do you Recommend? There are a huge range of choices for cloth menstrual pads, ranging from panty-liners to heavy overnight ones. Don't worry—we've narrowed down the choices. Check out this article: Top 5 Cloth Menstrual Pads Where can I Buy Cloth Menstrual Pads? Cloth menstrual pads can be very hard to find in stores. We actively look for them, and are always surprised when we do see them! The best place to have a look is on Amazon because prices are reasonable and there's a nice range of styles and colours. Our top-rated one is the Wegreeco Bamboo Cloth Sanitary Pads. It has an almost perfect user-rating on Amazon because it just works well. Check them out for yourself on Amazon by clicking the blue button below:
• 3.
  Disposable Pads

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  Disposable menstrual pads are a good option for you to consider. Consider Organic Menstrual Pads We generally recommend the organic ones, over the non-organic options. This is because regular pads often contain harmful chemicals and pesticides. Although there are only trace amounts of them, exposure to these things can add up and result in some serious health problems. Worth the Extra Cost Organic pads are a bit more expensive, but well worth it in our opinion. We use feminine hygiene products for up to a week each month, for 40 or so years of our lives. It just makes sense to make this experience as toxin-free as possible. Where to Buy Organic Menstrual Pads You can often find organic pads at health food stores. However, they are very expensive. The best place to find them is on Amazon because there are a wide range of choices and prices are about 50% cheaper. Check out organic pads on Amazon by clicking the blue button below:
• 4.
  Tampons

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  Tampons are probably the best choice for you. They're simple to use, and can just be thrown in the trash when you're done with them. There are a wide range of options for absorbency levels as well as applicators. Go with Organics if Possible However, we usually recommend that people steer away from the non-organic ones because they contain trace amounts of harmful chemicals and pesticides. Because tampons are often classified as "medical devices," manufacturers aren't required to disclose what's in them. We wish companies would willingly share this information. In the meantime, we recommend sticking with organics. Top 5 Organic Tampons Check out our reviews of the Top 5 Best Organic Tampons on Amazon for some of our recommendations. You're sure to find a box to suit just about any budget. Where to Buy Organic Tampons You can easily find organic pads and tampons in local health food stores. However, you'll probably notice that they are quite expensive if you buy them there. In general, if you buy these products online, they're about 50% cheaper. Click on the button below to check out the options:
• 5.
  Instead Soft Cup/Sea Sponge Tampons

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  If you want to have penetrative sex, then you'll need to seriously consider the Soft Cup (check out our full review). Unlike normal menstrual cups (the Diva Cup for example) which sit low in the vaginal canal, the Soft Cup sits right up under your cervix. It's also flat and flexible, which means that neither you, nor your partner should feel it during sex. For more information, check out our article: Soft Cup vs. Diva Cup. Are there Any Negatives to Soft Cups? The big negative to a Soft Cup is that it's disposable, and also more expensive than something like tampons. In general, we recommend using a regular menstrual cup, but then keeping a box of these in your cupboard for those "special" times. Where to Buy Soft Cups? It can be quite difficult to find SoftCups in your local drugstore. We've found that the best place to get them is on Amazon. Click the blue button below to check them out:
• 6.
  Period Panties

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  If you have a very light period, then you might want to consider period panties. They can also be used as a bit of extra protection when wearing a menstrual cup or tampons. Period Underwear Benefits Period panties are great for a whole lot of reasons, including the following: Save money. Over the medium to long-term, you'll save a ton of money when compared to disposable pads or panty-liners. Easy to take care of. Just throw them in with your regular laundry, especially the dark coloured ones which don't show stains. Eco Friendly. If you're serious about reducing plastic waste, these are a nice alternative to disposables. Are there any Negatives? Period panties won't work well if you have a moderate to heavy flow. Although absorbency varies among brands, in general, they're similar to a light pad. If you spot before, or after your period, these might be a nice solution. More Details about Period Panties We've done the hard work for you and reviewed the various period panty options. Check out the results here: Top 5 Period Panties. Where to Buy Period Panties It's very difficult to find period underwear in stores, which is why we recommend taking a look on Amazon. You'll have a wide range of choices in colours, brands, styles, and absorbencies. Click the blue button to check them out: