Period Products From Worst to Best

Ardith Wilson

Within the last decade it seems one cannot throw a stone without hitting a new period product. From menstrual cups to classic tampons there has been a great diversification of menstrual products from our mothers’ times. So how are we to know what products to keep using, what to try and what to leave in the past?


Here is a simple list– from worst to best– of the pros and cons associated with some of the most popular period products on the market today.
Single use Pads and Tampons

Single use pros and cons


So, our verdict? Leave it!

Menstrual cups

Menstrual cups Pros and cons


So, our verdict? Try it!

Period Underwear

Period Underwear pros and cons


So, our verdict? Try it!

Sustainable Single use pads and tampons.

Sustainable pads pros and cons

So, our verdict? Buy it!
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