10 Sustainable Period Products that You Should Use!

For eco-conscious people with a uterus, period products can be a difficult thing to deal with. Period products don’t always seem to have amazing one-to-one switches. But, that is just because you might not know everything that’s out there! So we rounded up some of our favorite period products for those that are looking for sustainable alternatives.

1. Pixie Cup

The Pixie Soft Menstrual Cup, voted as the most comfortable reusable period cup, offers a hassle-free and eco-friendly alternative to traditional menstrual products. With its easy insertion, leak-free design, and vibrant color options, Pixie Cup ensures a comfortable and sustainable period experience, backed by a 100% Happiness Promise and a commitment to Donate a cup with every purchase. This product costs $19.95.

Al said, “I have tried 8 different cups. This one is THE BEST I’ve tried. I bought the XL. I was not given any reimbursement or discount. I do not work for this company nor know any person who does. This is my honest review and opinion.
PRO:
– Perfect size for me. I have heavy period problems but this cup takes care of business. No leaks, no mess. If you’re new to cups it does take some practice to get the hang of it. My advice is to try it on days when you don’t have a busy schedule so you have time to relax and learn. There are lots of tutorials to help figure out what works best for you. Don’t give up! It’s totally worth it!
– Perfect pull tab. The tab on mine has a small ball on the end of a short stem. The ball makes it super easy to grab and pull without slipping and helps keep good control. The stem length is long enough to easily find but short enough to be out of the way all other times”

2. Cora Disc

The Cora Menstrual Disc, a revolutionary and eco-friendly period solution crafted from leak-proof medical-grade silicone. Designed for comfort and sustainability, this reusable disc offers up to 12 hours of wear, making it the ideal alternative to traditional tampons and pads for both light and heavy flows. It costs $29.99.

Jensen said, “I was sceptical at first, but I enjoy the disc way more than a tampon or pad. I can go longer than eight hours with it in, which is nice on busy days, and when you go to the bathroom, the disc will self drain (not completely). It can be a messy job for the first couple times you use it, but it’s sooooo worth it once you get the hang of it! I also love that this comes with a cleanser”

3. Vixie

The Vixie Menstrual Disc, made from medical-grade silicone, provides a sustainable and leak-proof alternative to traditional tampons and pads. With two size options and the ability to wear for up to 12 hours, it offers a convenient and eco-friendly solution for a comfortable period experience. This product costs $12.99. 

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4. Bambody

Experience comfort and confidence with Bambody Absorbent Panty, designed for menstruation, postpartum, and maternity use. Available in regular and plus sizes, these soft and breathable underwear come in multiple colors, offering maximum protection with an absorbent mid-section equivalent to 2 tampons while feeling just like regular underwear. This product costs $13.99.

Janell said, “I ordered up 1-2 sizes, and they fit perfect. These are absorbent and a life-saver for someone like me with unpredictable, heavy cycles. I love the high waist.

Comfortable, not too thick… I don’t feel like I’m wearing around a bulky pad all day.

Absorbency for me has lasted up to all day and night – roughly 3 Super tampons worth. I have been wearing, washing, and line drying these for months and haven’t had any issues or a single leak.”

5. Flo

Flo Organic Bamboo Period Pads are a sustainable choice for menstrual care. With biodegradable materials, wings for added protection, and an organic composition free from plastics, titanium dioxide, fragrance, chlorine, and bleach, this 14-count pack offers a natural and environmentally conscious solution for your menstrual needs. The box costs $7.83.

One reviewer said, “I am allergic to the regular pads, these ones are great, the product doesn’t produce any reaction to my skin, they are soft comfortable and the price is very convenient.”

6. June

The June Cup, a reusable menstrual cup crafted from medical-grade silicone, provides a pH-friendly and non-toxic solution for menstrual care. With flexible design, two size options, and color choices in clear and purple, it offers a personalized and eco-friendly approach to period management. It costs $13.99.

Christian said, “I had been looking and searching for a cup that is not too small not to big not to soft but not to hard and I can say finally i fount it and the price is just the cherry on top I have spend $30 on lunnette 30 on lena 30 on saalt, and the other one that I love is saalt I have the green one on lager and that was way too big for my daily use when I’m at home I only use it when I have a long day but this june is just perfect and the little ball that at the end is so comfortable I don’t even feel it. that was one of the biggest issue that I had with the other cups even if I cut it it was still bothering me. I have 1 baby and the small size it just prefect my only complaint it that they don’t make other colors but the price the quality and the comfortably it prefect”

7. Teamoy

Discover comfort and sustainability with the Teamoy Reusable Sanitary Pad set, featuring 11 pieces in three sizes (small, medium, large) and nine vibrant colors/patterns. With a four-layer construction, including a charcoal bamboo fiber layer, super-absorbent microfiber, and water-resistant outer layer, these pads provide softness and reliability, complete with a convenient wet bag for on-the-go use. It costs $22.99. 

One customer said, “I’ve tried period panties, and menstrual cups, and all the disposable stuff, and this is the winner. I can’t believe I didn’t know about them before. I should have been using these for the past 15 years, and I recommend them to everyone who I’m close enough to talk to about these things (and when I can review them anonymously, as I am doing now). They are so comfortable, I almost want to wear them even when it’s not my period. Or get some underwear that are made of that fleecy material (but that would be weird). I also really like the different designs; they’re pretty and fun without being obnoxious, and it’s so nice that it comes with the bag, and that the bag has two compartments. The bag is big enough that I can keep a few pads, plus my menstrual cup (in its own smaller bag). Actually, the bag is surprisingly big- it’s not like I need to carry around my whole supply with me, but they’d fit if I wanted to! But that’s not a complaint. I really like the 3 pad sizes, and this set of 10 is enough to get me through one whole cycle, even with a heavy flow. I appreciate that each size is a different color, so I can quickly pick out the one I want.”

8. Saalt

The Saalt Menstrual Disc is a soft and flexible solution crafted from reusable medical-grade silicone. With a 12-hour wear time, removal notch, and two size options, this disc is not only comfortable but also BPA-free, latex-free, toxin-free, vegan, cruelty-free, and FDA registered, ensuring a reliable and eco-friendly menstrual care option that lasts for up to 10 years. It costs $32.99. 

Misty said, “I’ve only used this for one cycle but I already know I’ll love it! I’ve been a cup user for years and swore by them. I stopped my birth control earlier this year. And then my periods came back with a vengeance. I bought a high capacity Pixie Cup and it barely made it 6 hours before leaking. I’d wake up on the 3rd and 4th mornings with blood soaking my period panties I wore as backup. I started looking for even higher capacity reusable menstrual products and I found the Saalt disc and the Pixie disc. The Pixie disc wasn’t quite the right shape for my anatomy. I was scared to try this disc since it didn’t have a string, like the Pixie disc did, but I am so glad I tried it! I just wore it to bed on the 3rd, and heaviest, day of my period. No leaks in the morning! This is the first time that has happened since I stopped my birth control. I can finally go to sleep without worrying about the bloody massacre that usually awaits me in the morning! 🥰”

9. Flex

Flex Menstrual Discs are disposable period discs designed to reduce cramps and dryness with a capacity equivalent to 5 super tampons. Packed with the reported benefit of over 64% of users experiencing fewer period cramps compared to their previous products, this pack of twelve discs offers a convenient and cost-effective solution at $13.04.

One reviewer said, “In summation, if you can use tampons (especially tampons with no applicator or the painful cardboard applicators) you can use disposable discs- I really believe you can do it! I’ve had times with Tampax pearl where the string comes off or the string is in backwards and I’ve completely panicked, but with a disc, you don’t even need to put your entire finger in the find the rim. As for inserting, there’s no complicated way of folding (like you do with a menstrual cup). I believe the flex reusable has a notch that needs to go in the front or the back in order to be leak proof, but with the disposable, simply pinch it in half (to make it like a tampon) and slide it in! It may even be smaller than some tampon applicators, but it’s more comfortable that the best gliding tampons I’ve ever used. My favorite part is that before bed, I can put in a disc and not have to worry about Toxic Shock Syndrome. In a 24 hour day where I’d normally use AT LEAST 6 tampons (I use a new one every time I pee or take a shower, and use 2 during the night), I use 3 discs- in my early 30s, my flow can be heavy on day 2 or 3, I’ve been changing my disc during the day since I’m new to this, but I could probably just use 1 every 12 hours.”

10. Thinx

Experience comfort and convenience with THINX Modal Cotton Period Underwear, FSA HSA approved and equivalent to 3 tampons. Made in the USA, these panties come in 10 sizes, offering a leak-resistant and odor-controlling solution with a moisture-resistant barrier, making them an everyday essential that can replace or complement traditional period care products. One pair costs $24.50. 

Summer said, “I was iffy about trying period underwear for a long time, but my doctor recommended these. They’re comfy and thick (no fear of leakage) and don’t smell or even look full after 24hrs use. For reference, my cycle is med/light. I’m definitely buying more!”

You don’t have to choose normal period products like tampons or pads anymore, there is so much more out there! If you have a uterus, you don’t have to compromise your eco-conscious lifestyle. Plus, they may save you money in the long run!

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