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A sort of older/modern interpretation of the Kanker Sisters.

I love them so much and they always make me laugh (especially Lee).

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i learned that in August 2014 Women’s Voices for the Earth commissioned testing of four types of Always menstrual pads, manufactured by Procter & Gamble. The certified laboratory STAT Analysis Corporation analyzed the products for volatile organic compound.

“The results of the testing indicate that both scented and unscented Always pads emit toxic chemicals, including chemicals identified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Toxicology Program, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, and the State of California Environmental Protection Agency as carcinogens, and reproductive and developmental toxins. None of these chemicals are disclosed on the product by the manufacturer.” (x)

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For the uninitiated, you can make or buy cotton cloth pads for about as much as you would pay for a 10 pack of disposable ones, and you can reuse them for years and years! They often go by the name “luna pads” or “moon pads”. Here’s a tutorial/pattern if you want to make your own!

I know it sounds kinda gross from an outside perspective to wear re-useable pads but… you wash them! They’re clean! You don’t throw out a shirt because you got sauce on it, right?

If you make your own, you can also personalize them for how heavy your flow is / whatever kinds of fabrics you like / whatever shape fits best! Plus, they won’t give you cancer, so that’s a bonus.