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Best Period products
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items Periods are just a part of life, let's make the best of it with these amazing products. I love the fact that basically all these items are also FSA / HSA approved! So don't forget to use those funds for stuff you're going to need anyway.
I decided I needed a new cup and did a ton of research to found this brand to be my new favorite. It's comfortable, easy to put in and holds a fair amount. They have different sizes so options for what your own personal needs are!
Pixie Soft Menstrual Cup - Ranked 1 for Most Comfortable Reusable Period Cup - Buy One We Give One - Includes Ebook Guide, Flushable Wipes, Lube, & Storage Bag
I love, love, love this foaming cleaner. It's so easy to use and I feel like I get a better clean than just soap. Soap feels like it's never truly gone by this cleaner makes the cup feel refreshed and no residue. Bonus for being organic and natural!
Pixie Menstrual Cup Cleaner Wash Foaming Dispenser All Organic and Natural Ingredients
Hands down the best feature that I love is that the inner liner goes all the way up the butt space, not just the crotch! I've used other brands and was disappointed.These period undies, however, have shifted my perspective about period underwear. My ...
INNERSY Womens High Waisted Period Underwear Menstrual Leakproof Cotton Panties 3 Pack
Period sex. These are perfect for period sex. They are smaller and more flexible than cups, and thus create the best option to get intimate while on the favorite part of your month (jokes). My partner didn't even realize I had anything!
Flex Menstrual Discs | Disposable Period Discs
This is the reusable version. A great alternative to pads and tampons. Save money over the course of your life! There is a bit of a learning curve, but when you get the hang of it, you will really appreciate these. My best suggestion is to practice ...
Flex Reusable Disc | Reusable Menstrual Disc | Lasts up to 10 Years | Includes Carrying Pouch
I "deep clean" my cup at the end of my cycle. I used to use the boiling method but honestly felt weird using a pot for it. With this ingenious creation, you have a dedicated cleaner/sterilizer for your cups and discs.
Pixie Menstrual Cup & Disc Steamer Sterilizer
This is a two fold applicator (pun totally intended). This helps with inserting Menstrual cups (not discs) AND simple tampons without the plastic applicator. Perfect for when initially getting the hang of using cups, or if you have a physical limitat...
Pixie Menstrual Cup & Tampon Applicator + Period Cup Remover - Make Insertion & Removal Easy
As you can tell, I'm very into minimizing waste. These are reusable/washable pads. They come in 3 different sizes and various patterns and have a convenient snap button to keep them in place.
Teamoy 10Pcs Sanitary Pad, Reusable Washable Cloth Menstrual Pads/Panty Liners with Wet Bag, Super-Absorbent, Soft and Comfortable
For those that still truly like using pads, do yourself a favor and these organic cotton pads. Chlorine free, and pretty durable!
Organic Cotton Cover Pads for Periods
If you're going to use tampons, make sure you use organic and unscented. You want to ensure you don't interrupt your vagina's ph level more than it needs to. Bonus, the applicator on these are plant based!
Organic Tampons with Applicator
Also another great 100% organic cotton Tampon with a plant based applicator. And chlorine and scent free. This one however is a bit more on the pricier side. Just have to find which brand you work with best!
Organyc 100% Certified Organic Cotton Tampons, Plant-Based Eco-Applicator
Can't forget Midol! It offers multi PMS relief, such as headache, bloating, cramping, and my favorite: backaches.
Midol Complete Caplets 40ct: Midol Complete, Menstrual Pain Relief, Provides Relief for Premenstrual Cramps, Pain, Headache, and Bloating, Caplets, 40 Count, Packaging May Vary
Cramping is a bitch, but having some heat really helps. I don't know the science behind it, if you do please educate me. I like these simply for the fact that they are able to move with you as opposed to being stuck near an outlet. They also las...
ThermaCare Portable Menstrual Heating Pad, Period Paid Relief Heat Patches for Cramps (6 Count)
My lower back hurts way more than cramps, and these help, again because of the mobility. Can't recommend these enough!
ThermaCare Advanced Back Pain Relief Therapy HeatWraps, Disposable Heat Therapy Patches