Comments on: Lunapads Reusable Menstrual Pads Review http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/07/lunapads-product-review/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lunapads-product-review Save Money. Save the Environment. Be Happy. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:01:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: codettehttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/07/lunapads-product-review/#comment-16216 codette Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:35:37 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=1867#comment-16216 I just wish I knew about these and the DIVA cup years ago, what a difference the panty liners and DIVA cup make and no worries and no leaks and no waste ...IT IS AWESOME I just wish I knew about these and the DIVA cup years ago, what a difference the panty liners and DIVA cup make and no worries and no leaks and no waste …IT IS AWESOME

]]> By: stephaniehttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/07/lunapads-product-review/#comment-14190 stephanie Tue, 14 Dec 2010 04:38:00 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=1867#comment-14190 if men dont want to read about women's menstruation than they dont have to keep reading it, if you dont want to read further, than dont.... not hard... My husband is very gland to hear me telling him about the money that i can save by buying reusable products, and that it is much better for me and the planet, i plan on purchasing the diva cup and lunapads, and having the instead cups for a back up. As a new nurse (who generally have 12 hr shifts) I know that bathroom breaks are difficult. Having the time to change pads/tampons is even harder, nurses especially have a very high rate of urinary infections due to not having enough bathroom/break time. This is why i also will tell my sister about these products (she is also in nursing) so she can also be more relaxed at work, and not worry about soaking through scrubs (which are so much easier to soak through than jean). if men dont want to read about women’s menstruation than they dont have to keep reading it, if you dont want to read further, than dont…. not hard… My husband is very gland to hear me telling him about the money that i can save by buying reusable products, and that it is much better for me and the planet, i plan on purchasing the diva cup and lunapads, and having the instead cups for a back up. As a new nurse (who generally have 12 hr shifts) I know that bathroom breaks are difficult. Having the time to change pads/tampons is even harder, nurses especially have a very high rate of urinary infections due to not having enough bathroom/break time. This is why i also will tell my sister about these products (she is also in nursing) so she can also be more relaxed at work, and not worry about soaking through scrubs (which are so much easier to soak through than jean).

]]> By: Evelynhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/07/lunapads-product-review/#comment-13083 Evelyn Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:58:30 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=1867#comment-13083 Wow... I don't know what era the men who give you nasty comments live in! Great articles - this one and the Diva Cup one. I found your Diva Cup article through a google search for Diva Cups, as I am seriously considering using a menstrual cup. Very helpful and positive, thanks =) Wow… I don’t know what era the men who give you nasty comments live in! Great articles – this one and the Diva Cup one. I found your Diva Cup article through a google search for Diva Cups, as I am seriously considering using a menstrual cup. Very helpful and positive, thanks =)

]]> By: Angiehttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/07/lunapads-product-review/#comment-11141 Angie Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:39:42 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=1867#comment-11141 Hi, Wanted to post some links to sites that offer instructions on how to make your own cloth pads. I am like another commentor...I have developed rather sensitive skin and always end up with a yeast infection after using disposables. So I went and bought flannel and plastic snaps today. And printed up the directions that I chose to follow. It'll be much cheaper with me making them....just can't afford to shell out the $30 (general amount for a starter set) for something I haven't even tried yet. I thought if I'm having trouble paying for it, then someone else may also be having trouble. So here's two links to sites that offer patterns and directions to make your own: http://crafts.sleepingbaby.net/PADS.html http://manymoonsalternatives.com/make_your_own_pads.php And this site has links to how-to videos and a pattern: http://www.lunapads.com/department.aspx?deptid=5&&RD=1 Hope these help someone make the choice to switch to a greener period! ~Angie Hi,

Wanted to post some links to sites that offer instructions on how to make your own cloth pads. I am like another commentor…I have developed rather sensitive skin and always end up with a yeast infection after using disposables. So I went and bought flannel and plastic snaps today. And printed up the directions that I chose to follow. It’ll be much cheaper with me making them….just can’t afford to shell out the $30 (general amount for a starter set) for something I haven’t even tried yet. I thought if I’m having trouble paying for it, then someone else may also be having trouble. So here’s two links to sites that offer patterns and directions to make your own:

http://crafts.sleepingbaby.net/PADS.html
http://manymoonsalternatives.com/make_your_own_pads.php

And this site has links to how-to videos and a pattern:

http://www.lunapads.com/department.aspx?deptid=5&&RD=1

Hope these help someone make the choice to switch to a greener period!

~Angie

]]> By: heatherhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/07/lunapads-product-review/#comment-7092 heather Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:47 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=1867#comment-7092 Hi Everyone, Just wanted to let you know that the coupon code is now up and running! Lunapads finally got back with me and said it wasn't set up right. So sorry if you tried to use it and it didn't work! Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to let you know that the coupon code is now up and running! Lunapads finally got back with me and said it wasn’t set up right.

So sorry if you tried to use it and it didn’t work!

]]> By: Philippahttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/07/lunapads-product-review/#comment-6943 Philippa Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:26:17 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=1867#comment-6943 I have been browsing the web since purchasing the lunapads starter kit yesterday looking for tips on maintaining them etc. I was enjoying my research until I read about those spineless Neanderthals sending you emails about writing about something that is a monthly reality for most women. I am actually incensed. Since my first period I have struggled with the secrecy surrounding menstruation, as if it is some filthy disease. We consider ourselves so enlightened in the 21st century, yet we still struggle to accept such basic aspects of life. I have always been a bit gung-ho on discussing monthlies with my male friends, (mainly so that I could warn them to stay at a safe distance) but once it is less of a scary mystery they are quite happy to listen and even ask questions! There should be more articles like this, not less. I'm not saying rub it in peoples' faces; I can understand that it may make certain individuals uncomfortable. But you have mouses people! You found your way here, if you don't like it, find your way out! I have been browsing the web since purchasing the lunapads starter kit yesterday looking for tips on maintaining them etc. I was enjoying my research until I read about those spineless Neanderthals sending you emails about writing about something that is a monthly reality for most women. I am actually incensed. Since my first period I have struggled with the secrecy surrounding menstruation, as if it is some filthy disease. We consider ourselves so enlightened in the 21st century, yet we still struggle to accept such basic aspects of life. I have always been a bit gung-ho on discussing monthlies with my male friends, (mainly so that I could warn them to stay at a safe distance) but once it is less of a scary mystery they are quite happy to listen and even ask questions! There should be more articles like this, not less. I’m not saying rub it in peoples’ faces; I can understand that it may make certain individuals uncomfortable. But you have mouses people! You found your way here, if you don’t like it, find your way out!

]]> By: heatherhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/07/lunapads-product-review/#comment-6913 heather Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:18:58 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=1867#comment-6913 Katie, Thanks so much for reading! I'm so sorry that code isn't working. I'm emailing Lunapads right now to check on that. I'll keep you updated! Hopefully they can get it fixed by tomorrow. Thanks so much for letting me know! Katie,

Thanks so much for reading! I’m so sorry that code isn’t working. I’m emailing Lunapads right now to check on that. I’ll keep you updated! Hopefully they can get it fixed by tomorrow. Thanks so much for letting me know!

]]> By: ScentualSoundtrackshttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/07/lunapads-product-review/#comment-6912 ScentualSoundtracks Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:05:23 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=1867#comment-6912 Great posting, Heather! I've tried using disposables before but it didn't work for me. The cloth would bunch up and the material was so thick. Plus I am a very busy, travelling woman and found them hard to keep clean and inconspicuous. I came to prefer the convenience of 7th Generation disposables due to this, unfortunately. Perhaps when my life slows down I'll give this a shot once more. Thank you for your informative review! Great posting, Heather! I’ve tried using disposables before but it didn’t work for me. The cloth would bunch up and the material was so thick. Plus I am a very busy, travelling woman and found them hard to keep clean and inconspicuous. I came to prefer the convenience of 7th Generation disposables due to this, unfortunately. Perhaps when my life slows down I’ll give this a shot once more. Thank you for your informative review!

]]> By: Katiehttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/07/lunapads-product-review/#comment-6910 Katie Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:52:15 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=1867#comment-6910 I found your blog while researching lunapads. I love it and look forward to reading more of your reviews. However I thought you might be interested to note that your checkout code greenestdollar does not work. I copied and pasted it and nothing happened : ( I found your blog while researching lunapads. I love it and look forward to reading more of your reviews. However I thought you might be interested to note that your checkout code greenestdollar does not work. I copied and pasted it and nothing happened : (

]]> By: heatherhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/07/lunapads-product-review/#comment-6878 heather Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:51:14 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=1867#comment-6878 Wow, what a great discussion! @Rebecca, thanks so much for sharing your logistics of using cloth pads when you're on the road. The wet bag sounds like a great idea! And, so does using peroxide to prevent staining. I learn so much from all of you! :) @Melissa, thanks for posting that Etsy link. It's great to support small home based businesses as well as a company like Lunapads, who are doing good in the world. Both have their perks! The cool thing about Etsy is the price. But I checked out that link, and while her designs look great, I couldn't tell if hers had a removable liner like the Lunapads do? @Anu- That's too bad that your cloth pad experience didn't go so well. It's like that with the Diva Cup as well; some people have great success, others don't. Have you thought about using the Diva Cup? Wow, what a great discussion!

@Rebecca, thanks so much for sharing your logistics of using cloth pads when you’re on the road. The wet bag sounds like a great idea! And, so does using peroxide to prevent staining.

I learn so much from all of you! :)

@Melissa, thanks for posting that Etsy link. It’s great to support small home based businesses as well as a company like Lunapads, who are doing good in the world. Both have their perks!

The cool thing about Etsy is the price. But I checked out that link, and while her designs look great, I couldn’t tell if hers had a removable liner like the Lunapads do?

@Anu- That’s too bad that your cloth pad experience didn’t go so well. It’s like that with the Diva Cup as well; some people have great success, others don’t. Have you thought about using the Diva Cup?

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