Here’s an issue I would not have thought about had it not been for a blog entry I recently read on the environmental impact of menstruation related products. Even though I had heard of washable rubber devices used internally as a replacement for tampons, the concept of re-usable maxi-pads was totally new to me. I was intrigued by the idea of limiting my unnecessary waste per month as well as the thought of having nice organic cotton next to my skin. However, after going to the web-site to order a kit for myself, I stalled. The whole thing just seemed complicated and overwhelming. It wasn’t instantaneously clear to me how it all worked or which products I needed to buy. Now the embarrassing thing is all this information was available on the site; it even has a link called “Need Help Choosing?” But, as I’ve been so clearly learning the past couple of months, change is hard to do! I resist it at every turn, and I’ve needed all the hand holding I can get to make any progress at all.
I read that many environmentally conscious companies realize how change aversive people are and have been working with the cost and convenience factor for their products, especially eco-diapers. This makes sense considering I had to do some in house advertising (leaving the canvas bags on the hook with my purse) in order to get myself to remember to take them to the store. As far as the washable pads are concerned, I do feel that at some point I’ll get over it, go back onto the site, and figure out what to buy, but for now I’m stalling. So my question for all you gals out there: has anyone tried re-usable period products??? I’d love to hear about your experiences.
