Many people who switch to reusable cotton pads find that they end up using them throughout the month too, for all sorts of reasons!
Our cloth pads and liners are great sidekicks for whatever you’ve got going on, keeping you covered, comfortable, and confident!
1. Mild bladder leakage
Many people use our washable cloth pads for mild and occasional bladder leakage! Some will wear a pad when they know they’re likely to experience it (during an exercise class, etc), or others wear one everyday, if they experience frequent, light leakage throughout the day. The best sizes for this can vary from person to person- the Delphi Pad is a good place to start, and then you can judge if you need something more or less absorbent!
2. Intermittent Spotting from Birth Control
Many people using different types of pill, implant, or IUD birth control experience random spotting throughout the month. For people who experience this frequently, it can be helpful to wear a reusable cloth liner, or keep one on hand, to protect your underwear and make things more comfortable! The Skipper Liner, Luxe Liner, or Jetty Pad are great everyday sizes.
3. When you don’t know exactly what day your period will start
Our cloth pads and liners are great sidekicks for whatever you’ve got going on, keeping you covered, comfortable, and confident!
4. Wetness after sex/intimacy
A roll in the hay is nice, but you may not want any lingering wetness as you go about your day, or fall asleep! Snapping on a liner or light pad will help you feel drier and more comfortable! We suggest the Luxe Liner or Medium Pad for this, but any size can do the trick!
5. Postpartum bleeding
Many people prefer our soft, cozy cotton pads in those sensitive moments after giving birth, rather than the standard disposable/ plastic-y postpartum pad! Some people even moisten their pad and put it in the freezer for a bit, so they can have a cooling “ice pack” for the vaginal area. We suggest the Queen Pad for postpartum bleeding, and any other sizes after that, as postpartum bleeding can be different for everyone, and spotting can sometimes continue for quite awhile.
6. With a vaginal suppository
We’ve heard from many customers about how they like to use a cloth pad in tandem with their vaginal suppository (coconut oil, etc) to absorb any excess oil that would otherwise seep into underwear or clothing! The Luxe Liner or Medium Pad is a favorite for this, but any size will do.
7. Perimenopause
Perimenopause symptoms can go on for many years before periods actually cease, and it can vary widely from person to person! When you don’t have no idea when or if you’ll get your next period, it can be helpful to have a few pads on hand, in case it does happen! Medium or Large Pad, or Delphi Pad are great to have for those just-in-case moments!
8. For vaginal discharge
With all these extras uses for cloth pads, in addition to keeping you covered and comfortable on your monthly cycle, you can see why reusable pads are worth the investment!
Even after people are past their menstruating years, cloth pads still come in handy for any of the curveballs that post-menopause can bring.