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which product will
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Pads

A layer of absorbent cotton and rayon that is sticky on one side so that it can be attached to the inside of underwear

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Pros:

  • Variety

  • Can be worn overnight

  • No need for insertion

Cons:

  • Can’t swim

  • May shift with movement

Tampons

Rolled up absorbent cotton and rayon that goes inside the vaginal canal

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Pros:

  • Can swim

  • Can’t feel them

Cons:

  • Risk of toxic shock syndrome (TTS)

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Menstrual Cup

 A silicone cup that goes inside the vaginal canal to collect menstrual blood

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Pros:

  • Reusable

  • Cost-effective

  • Helps with cramps

Cons:

  • May not handle heavy periods

  • May contain latex

period Underwear

Underwear made of microfiber polyester designed to hold menstrual blood and prevent leakage

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Pros:

  • Reusable

  • Cost-effective

Cons:

  • Period of time to get used to the feeling of flowing

  • May not handle heavy periods 

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Menstrual Disk

 One-time use polymer disk that goes inside the vaginal canal to collect menstrual blood

Pros:

  • Good for an active lifestyle

  • Can be left on during intercourse

Cons:

  • Pricey

cloth pads

Pad made of microfiber polyester designed to hold menstrual blood and snaps around underwear

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Pros:

  • Reusable

  • Cost-effective

Cons:

  • Less convenient for on-the-go changing

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Santos-Longhurst, A. (2019, September 11). Tampons vs. Pads: Is One Better Than the Other? Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/tampons-vs-pads.


Period Products: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. UT Health Austin. (n.d.). https://uthealthaustin.org/blog/period-products.

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