Pads
Menstrual Pads
Menstrual or period pads are an ultra-absorbent product that is worn by women who are menstruating, have experienced a recent abortion, or following vaginal surgery. The purpose of menstrual pads is to absorb blood that is exiting the vaginal region. They can also be worn by women experiencing urinary incontinence, which is a medical issue that results in the leakage of urine from the vagina.
How do period pads work?
Period pads are inserted into a women’s underwear during the occurrence of a period to absorb blood. Unlike a tampon, it is placed externally providing greater comfort than the alternatives. Pads require changing when full, but the frequency of a pad change will largely depend on the stage of the period and whether the menstrual flow is light or heavy.
The two different types of menstrual pads
There are two main types of menstrual pads that are available for women to choose from. These two types are:
Disposable Menstrual Pads – Although materials used in disposable menstrual pads can differ greatly, most contain bleached rayon, cotton and plastics. The major negative to this type of pad is the difficulty with recycling. Due to the materials contained within, often the only safe way that these products are disposed of is via landfill disposal which can be detrimental to the environment. Although recently, many manufacturers have confronted this issue by creating disposal pads that are made with 100% cotton and therefore more environmentally friendly.
Cloth Menstrual Pads – Many environmentally-conscious consumers have made the switch to cloth menstrual pads which are washable and reusable. Often made from either cotton or hemp, these products do not need to be disposed of and are therefore not only a more environmentally friendly choice buy also much more cost-effective.
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