We all get review inquiries quite often as a blogger. Its one thing that can be fun, especially if its a product you have been wanting to try. Every now and then Ill get a product of something that falls in the “Things that make you go Hmm” category.
When I first got this product opp, I did a double take.
No.
Cant be.
Really?
Women do this?
*immature giggles*
But then the girls on the MomDot forum completely assured me that not only do women do this, and use these, but that even a few use them themselves..and have written pretty convincing articles about them.
Where the hell have I been?
So………here it is.
The reusable Menstrual Pad. (Simultaneously the men that are visiting momdot are now packing up and leaving right now.)
Trust me, it wierded me out just as much as you.
Now…here are my thoughts. Arn’t you the slightest bit even CURIOUS about it? I have to admit I am after hearing some of the reasons why you would use this. Its not like tampons like to stay in place after that whole childbirth scenario (i know, tmi, tmi).
What do you think…….would you be totally FREAKED OUT if I did a review on this? It would require me talking about, dum dum dum dummmmmmm, AF. Would anyone want to read a review or have a giveaway on this on our site if I set it up?
~Trisha
Trisha,
I have seen a review for this and participated in a giveaway for one too (I didn’t win) and I too thought these products were odd but are pretty economical and ecological.
Other than that…
?????????
Hehe…
Angie
i have been wanting to try those. regular pads irritate me and i don’t like tampons but i’m just to cheap to spend the money. I’d love to hear a review.
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I think you should do a review and even a giveaway if possible. I haven’t had AF in 20+ years but if I did I would so try these.
Why would this pad have anymore of the eewww factor than a disposable pad? You still have to “handle” each one.
I think your review would be awesome because you will treat the product with the respect you have shown to all of your other products and reviews.
I think you should do it. I’ve been wondering about these myself.
Do it, do it, do it. You know, there are probably more than a couple “crunchy” moms who love your blog and they would want to know your opinion. And besides, those pads are some of the cutest ones I’ve seen.
I tried to make some pads myself and it was a dismal failure. A couple of them were okay, but I don’t have a serging machine to do the edges and can’t afford to buy one so it limited what I could do. I am planning on giving it another go, but it’s no rush because I’m pregnant right now and won’t be needing pads again for over a year.
You should try a Diva Cup too. It may seem weird at first, but it is ten times better than a tampon for numerous reasons.
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Do it – they’ve been around for awhile – sounds good in theory. You know green and healthy.
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Never know you might be a cloth pad kinda girl. I used to be freaked out by OB cuz you had to use your finger as the aplicator, but now I don’t use anything else
Just don’t do the 50′s motif one – I don’t want a mom doing her ironing on my crotch.
Sure, review it! It might even convince you to switch to cloth, which is SO much better for the environment! My cramps are almost completely gone & I don’t have any irritation from cloth! I’ve been using cloth for about a year now, have NO stains what-so-ever and LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I have never leaked & I get my cloth from a super sweet Georgia stay-at-home-mom. (Mine are minkee with fleece on the back, so soft & yummy. They are also pretty patterns/colors os they make me SMILE when I use them!)
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Oh yeah I saw these while looking for cloth diaper liners! I think I will pass on that one!
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I know about them – I dont use them. AF has disappeared for months. But your review would not freak me out. Plus they look pretty. LOL.
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I wouldn’t, but maybe it’d be interesting to read a review on such.
No pictures please. HAHA.
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Not for me but I’d love to read a review.
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I think a review would be interesting to read, even though I don’t use pads or tampons anymore. I use Instead softcups, which most of my friends have never heard of. I think they’re great – hardly ever any leakage and you can wear them for 12 hours. Ok, I really don’t want to turn into an advertisement for Instead, but if you haven’t heard of them, here’s the link: http://www.softcup.com/.
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wow! i am so excited to see moonpads and the idea of reusable menstrual pads getting so much discussion!
i’m annie rose the maker of moonpads… and i just wanted to invite any one who has any private questions about moonpads or reusable menstrual pads to either send me a convo on etsy ( http://www.epicerma.etsy.com ) or email me at moonpads (at) gmail.com. i have heard EVERY question you can imagine, (there is no such thing as tmi in my world.
) and will absolutely respond with respect and consideration. part of my mission is to do everything i can to help women feel better about their bodies and their periods and feel more comfortable talking about dear AF if they want to or need to.
thanks so much!
A review would good…giveaway…I dunno. I would definitely be interested to hear if you like them or not. Not to worry about TMI, no one has to read if they don’t want to know
I would not use them, I must have tampons. However, they are very popular, so yes, review them. As for TMI, it is a normal function of the female body. I have always been curious about them anyway.
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I think there neat. I did cloth diaper but for me I am a tampon girl…;)
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Im really curious about these- i soOoo like the idea of them- and they are seem to be a big money saver every month!!
please Do a review and a giveaway- just how comfortable they were and if youd use them again.. liek others said- no pictures please lol
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I think you should do it *if* you feel comfortable doing it. Like the others have said not everyone is going to be interested in every review you do.
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I say go for it….but no pictures please.
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I’m oddly curious about these!
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I would LOVE to know how you feel about these. I have always been interested but…timid. I am curious how you handle them away from home.
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*I* would love to try these! Go for it!
LMAO @ no pictures lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Absolutely!!! I’m a cloth diapering mama so cloth pads wasn’t that far of a step for me
Obviously it won’t be for everyone, but realistically you’ll never get a review or giveaway that meets EVERYONE’s likes/wants/needs that comes here.
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I belong to a forum where a number of women use these and like them. Some even use another item called a “Diva Cup” which, to me, has even more of an “ick” factor. I know it’s a natural fact of female life, and discussing some pretty gross stuff doesn’t usually bother me, but certain, er, aspects of it seem more “ick” than others. I, for one, am old enough to remember and to have used the old pads where you had to hook them to a little belt with tabs and pray that nothing shifted. The pads were NOT leakproof by any means. The modern pads with the leak resistant liner on the back are so much more efficient, I would have to be desperate, or like the earlier commentor, allergic, to use these regularly.
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Heck yeah, do it….just no pictures:)
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I”m not sure how I feel about it. I’m a little curious.
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It’s not my cup of tea, but that is because I don’t use pads, but I have known many women who use them and love them.
I would totally go for it! Why making something taboo that is part of nature. Too many people get caught with that sometimes I think. You can talk about it and be very professional about it. No worse than an Always commercial.
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I’m unsure about it all.
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Believe it or not, these are very popular.
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I’m curious about the product. You’re right, it does have an ewwwwww factor to it, but I think you’re ok as long as you don’t give away the ones you tested for the review
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Totally! Do it! (I have to admit I’m a little jealous!) I’ve been in the process of making them myself for the past couple of months because I can’t afford to buy them.
I have a latex allergy and most women don’t realize that almost ALL PADS…EVEN 7th Generation have LATEX in them. The only exception that I know about is Natracare pads. And have you priced them lately? I have. Because I have to buy them. And they’re expensive. (Try putting $6 down the next time you want TEN overnight pads for your heavy days!) Pick your jaw up off the floor. It’s okay. I promise…thanks to cloth!
PLEASE…do a review…AND a giveaway! I want to win!
Amy
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@ CanCan (Mom Most Traveled):
Oh, i would do it respectfully, I am a business owner myself! But it does have an ewe factor (she did admit that to me in email too) and I didnt want everyone to go OH TRISHA PUT IT AWAY. LOL!
I have been interested to try these.
Keep in mine that it is someone’s business, so it might be best not to review it if it can’t be done respectfully.
I would feel bad if I had a cottage industry, offered my products to review to blogs, and instead of good PR, I was mocked.
I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes for my baby, so why not for AF? Even though she hasn’t visited me since 2004, if she ever comes back, maybe she and I might be cozy with some flannel pads.
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To be honest…I don’t wanna know anyone’s opinion on a resusable pad…Ewwww! Some things are better kept to yourself..LOL!
Wow—- I am a little currious. Haven’t you ever thought about the good old pioneers and how they did the crimson tide thing? And hey its all about going green these days right? Okay- I’m interested(ish).
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