alternative, they’re not the best. While they reduce environmental waste, they still contribute. The best thing about organic and natural feminine hygiene products is that they don’t contain any pesticides or additional chemicals and they often cost the same as the traditional products. Brands to consider are The Honey Pot Company and LOLA and Cora, which provide subscription services for those of us who hate going to the store to buy our products.
Reusable Cloth Pads
Another great option for people who don’t like to go out to replenish their supply is reusable pads. The major downside is having to wash and re-wash, but they’re often said to be more comfortable than the traditional pads and still provide the same degree of protection. These reusable cloth pads can be purchased through brands like RootWomanEarthChild, LunaPads and Bamboo Mama Cloths.
Menstrual Cup
The menstrual cup is by far my favorite option! As an active person, it’s important for me to feel dry. The menstrual cup helps to keep you dry and you can also keep it in for up to 12 hours without emptying the cup, depending on the flow. Menstrual cups are reusable and as long as it’s well kept, can be used for years. Some brands to try are DivaCup and Intimina Lily Cup (there’s also a compact option). There are also disposable options, like the Softcup and Softdiscs.
Period Panties
Period panties are a good option because they reduce bulk and increase comfort. Many companies have a ton of options as far as absorbency and style. Brands to check out include PantyProp, Thinx, Knixwear and Tomies (black-owned, more affordable, and comes with heating pads!).
If you’re interested in trying other feminine hygiene products, I highly recommend visiting The Honey Pot Company and Femly for their subscription services and guilt-free products.
Jasmine Danielle is a Los Angeles based dancer and fitness trainer. She received her BFA in Dance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has studied with FiTour, the National Federation of Personal Trainers, and the Equinox Group Fitness Training Institute.
Jasmine is currently a Group Fitness Instructor for Equinox, Everybody Los Angeles, and Sandbox Fitness. Her fitness modalities include, ballet, dance cardio, barre fitness, TRX, treadmill interval training, cardio kickboxing, jump rope, indoor cycling, and metabolic conditioning.