Comments on: Kotex Aside, Which Is The Greenest Sanitary Invention?

By: Jenna

Jenna — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:08:17 +0000

I agree we as women have been taking our safety for granted when it comes to feminine hygiene. I have found something called Winalite it is a pad but they do not have any chemicals or synthetic materials. They are made of cotton and thin silk for ultimate comfort and absorption. They have something called an anion strip embedded in every pad that is antibacterial. It helps to lesson cramps and irritability just to name a few. They work wonders and don't pose any health risks for our bodies.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:09:25 +0000

I’ll second Michelle’s recommendation. The one I use is called the Diva Cup: http://www.divacup.com/

I ordered it online a while back, but since then I’ve seen these and similar products popping up in natural food stores. Once you get past the silly name, and get used to changing it in the shower, it really does cut down on waste, and avoids any nasty side effects from bleach.

By: MichelleBennett

MichelleBennett — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:57:54 +0000

I’ve been using a “Keeper” for about a year now and I can’t rave enough about it. I used to wear the heaviest pads I could find (tampons never worked) and during that time I couldn’t even lean back without worrying about leaks. On my heaviest day I’d go through two super-night pads. Ug, awful. Now I do yoga on all but my heaviest day.

The Keeper is made of medical-grade rubber. I bought mine at a big “Whole Foods” market. Once you get over the “ew” factor and learn the best application technique (you need to get an air-tight seal and it takes a little practice), you’ll find that they’re cleaner, longer-lasting, and much more trustworthy than mainstream products. And you don’t have to worry about TSS, bleach, etc.

When I started using it I began a three-month road trip. We camped 95% of the time and drove for hours and hours almost every day. Private restrooms were a rare treat. But during all that time, I never had trouble with “aunt flo” or feminine hygiene. I cleaned my keeper in the shower and emptied it at pit stops as needed. If I can use it on the road for a summer (while learning how to use it), I think anyone can check it out comfortably on their normal routine.