Reusable sanitary products

It's that time of month again and it got me thinking about the environmental impact of menstruation. Do you know how much waste we create each year due to disposable sanitary products? I could give you number but i'm not sure how much of an impact it would make. How about despite the fact they cause major blockages in sewer systems many of these items get flushed and end up on our beaches and in our oceans. As a young woman I was told that I 'needed' to use cotton tampons and pads, but as an adult I realized that wasn't true.

 reusable pads and tampons

On my quest to reduce my wastage i discovered reusable sanitary products. At first glance that sounds disgusting, but it makes sense really. Depending on your tastes or needs, washable cloth pads (above) or silicone cups (moon cups, diva cups etc) can be used. Not only do they help save the planet but they save money, and are generally better for our bodies (toxic shock syndrome, anyone?). I bought these on Amazon and can say they are soft, work perfectly and suit my needs completely. 

Consider this as an option for yourself and your loved ones. How much better would the world be if we stopped listening to big organisations telling us what we should be doing, and starting making our own decisions?