Comments on: Let’s Discuss…Punctuation (Periods and Question Marks)

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:29:17 +0000

I’m gonna try a Diva Cup, as well. I just want to say, Laura, that you are totally stinkin’ awesome. I’m so thankful for your blog and stoked to see a woman of God pressing on. I need inspiration today, and all your blog posts have done much to accomplish that.

By: Catherine Michelle

Catherine Michelle — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:17:51 +0000

I’m a DIVA Cup fan too!!!!! I’ve tried Lunapads (http://www.lunapads.com/) organic cotton pads before that and loved them too. In fact, I still do. I wear them everyday to keep my underwear clean. As I travel some for my job, the Diva Cup is SO practical!!! Discreet, always on hand, and safe when you visit not so clean places.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:56:00 +0000

I started my switch from the national brand about 3 years ago and used products from Seventh Generation. I figured something THAT close to my reproductive system should be free of toxins. However, I would still get that rashy feeling. But about 2 years ago I discovered Glad Rags. A local Portland company. I too discovered that the itchy rash and length of my periods decreased.
Now I have a truly wonderful husband in MANY ways, but he is so awesome that he actually made me more. He is the one who sews in this house. His machines hate me. So it was pretty cool that 1)he’s not in the least apprehensive about dealing with the parts of me that are all ‘woman’ but 2) he’s willing to make my products for me. How awesome is that!
Some women I know cringe at the thought of re-using menstrual products, but we re-use our underwear right? It is sad that as a society we are so far removed from our own natural bodily functions and therefore make everything disposable. When actually it isn’t disposed of, it’s just removed from our sight and left for someone else (namely our children and their children) to deal with.
Okay, I’ll get off my soapbox now.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:12:49 +0000

Great grammar lesson, lol. I came over from Little Flock, so glad I did! I use a keeper and cloth and happy to say that I am. *Ü*

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:36:42 +0000

Actually, my experience was different. I used the brand, Always, for a very long time and always had itch irritation and discharge. My lady-doctor strongly urged me to stop using Always, in fact to use anything except Always. So, I switched to Kotex. My cycles have actually gotten shorter since the switch, and the itch and discharge have subsided.

I’m intrigued by the cups though.

By: Chianne

Chianne — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:29:48 +0000

I have a condition that makes it so I can’t use normal tampons or pads…they basically dry me out super fast and cause vaginitis (similar to a yeast infection at first…but then gets a lot worse and causes fissures which are tiny cuts all over your…ahem.) I have been around the block with doctors and they said “stop using tampons”. I switched to pads only and it still happened. Eventually, I discovered Instead (the disposable menstrual cups) and I LOVE THEM! I have not had any problems at all. Better yet, no one has EVER gotten TSS while using them. Tampons suck all of the natural moisture out of you, but because this is “collecting” the fluids and not absorbing them, its better for you. I have never had a leak with these and you can leave them in for up to 12 hours! I eventually want to switch to a reusable method of the cup, but I’m newly married and my DH is still very weirded out by punctuation and would not appreciate me having to sterilize it by boiling it in a pot once a month. lol. I strongly encourage women to try it if they’ve been considering it…I was really nervous at first, but it’s made such a huge difference!
Good luck!

By: ClassyFabSarah

ClassyFabSarah — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:49:25 +0000

I am completely with you on the whole irritation/yeast infection thing. I think today’s pads are meant to last for hours and hours and I think that is part of the reason they cause so much discomfort.

As for the chemicals and bleeding, that is a COMPLETE and absolute urban legend. I heard it in the 7th grade and I’m shocked people still believe it – although I don’t blame you. I suffer from heavy periods so I totally know where you are coming from.

This myth has been de-bunked here: http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/tampon.asp FYI.

I am dying to try more natural feminine products, however. Will definitely be looking into this.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:42:46 +0000

I doubt anyone will read this far, but as one who wanted to try cloth for years but couldn’t because (1) I could never afford to make the initial purchase (organic ones were $10 apiece!) and (2)I’m not sewing-skilled, here’s what worked for me: I took my baby’s small chinese prefold diapers that were heavily used and worn, and cut them in half. I fold these 1/2’s in 1/3’s and they are the perfect pad size and density. I’ve used these for years, and when they need replacing, I’ll just buy a few organic newborn diapers and make more. I absolutely love cloth over paper, and really love saving the $$ every month. Cost: free. Sewing skill needed: None.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:31:17 +0000

Whoa. That’s seriously disturbing. Hmm…well, I just had my first baby 6 weeks ago today…been using regular old pads (Always)until my postnatal bleeding stopped…then, “Dot” came for a visit (that’s what I call her). A little early, I supposed. But, nonetheless, I was back to “Always”…maybe that’s why they’re called that…b/c you’ll “always” be using them! Anyway, I couldn’t tell you if any itching or discomfort was caused by the disposables – a lot of weird stuff happens after baby #1! BUT, I will take your “call for cloth” seriously! I WAS going to use cloth diapers for my little one, but the adjustment was so drastic, the last thing I needed to worry about was what she was pooping on! Haha! Are there similar problems shown w/ disposable diapers with diaper rash, etc? Hmm. I do wonder.

By: Gina

Gina — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:35:51 +0000

Laura, I have never posted a comment before – but i just had to tell you thank you for this post!!! November 08 I quit using all mainstream beauty products and cleaners – no more shampoo/cond, deodorant, lotions, soap, etc – so I am shocked that I never thought about my tampax tampons at all!

I have a 7 day sometimes as much as 9 day drawn out cycle!! So Monday was day 1 and I used the Natracare tampons and I am soooooo excited – looks like my cycle is pretty much done and it’s only day 3. I used a total of 5 tampons for the whole duration so far – YIPEE!!!!!!!!!! I am going to tell every female I know and hubby! thank you thank you!!