Comments on: “Feminine Napkins”?

By: Kimba

Kimba — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:10:40 +0000

My mother gave me one of those “welcome to womanhood” starter kits when I was a little girl and I loved it–it made me feel special and whats wrong with making your daughter feel good about being a woman? I think these pads are a great item and would really save me alot of money–I do wash almost everyday anyway so whats a few more pads thrown in a few days a month?

By: professor

professor — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:50:53 +0000

The chemicals used in the printing proess can be harmful when placed near sensitive areas for an extended period of time.

By: Orlana

Orlana — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:07:14 +0000

There are chemicals used in disposables that work to pull the lining out, rather than letting it fall out naturally. That’s the health issue they are talking about.

By: Nicky

Nicky — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:59:23 +0000

“And I damn sure wouldn’t wash any of my clothes with them, so that means running a washer full of water and then a dryer just for them. How green is that?”
I totally agree with you on that PussDaddy…. and I’m gonna stick to my disposable ones thanks!

By: PussDaddy

PussDaddy — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:33:33 +0000

Where is the proof that these things are better for your health? Who said it? Where is it written? By other than people who make them? I used regular, normal, everyday, off the store shelf tampons and pads for 40 years and they never made me sick. Why would anyone leave used pads or tampons in the trash for a week anyway, when you can just scoop up the little plastic sack you got free at the grocery store that is probably lining your trash can, take it out of the house and put it where your garbage outside goes, and put in another free plastic grocery sack of which people usually have plenty? Having these things laying around the house a bloody mess is disgusting. And I damn sure wouldn’t wash any of my clothes with them, so that means running a washer full of water and then a dryer just for them. How green is that?

PussDaddy

By: MadeByM****

MadeByM**** — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:04:37 +0000

It appears in the photo that there are some without the “wings” and snaps. How do those stay in place?

By: EtsyWTF

EtsyWTF — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:59:06 +0000

So The Dorque did convert someone! This wasn’t a usual WTF as, like I’ve said, I just wanted to know what most people thought and also if Etsy was promoting them because they *think* they’re cool or because people are actually interested.
The main reasons I don’t use them are because I don’t think the people I live with would appreciate seeing pads hanging out to dry, and also because I’m extremely lazy.

By: Graceless

Graceless — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:46:42 +0000

This is one I have to disagree with, and I say that with a heavy heart because all the other WTF’s I’ve seen have been horrific and eye-bleach worthy. I actually converted after researching it and talking with a lot of buyers/sellers (after having initially seen them on the Dorque) (I know, I know) and you couldn’t pay me to go back to using only disposables.

Note: They do make biodegradable ones – I still use the ones made by Natracare to supplement my reusables, like when I’m traveling. I *highly* recommend that particular brand.

I’ve been using mine for almost a year now, and I don’t have ruined or spotty fabric. The shops I’ve bought from generally use fabrics that take that into consideration anyway. I haven’t had one case of “oops” yet, and I think it is because the designs are pretty generous with fabric coverage in the crotch area due in part to the length of fabric needed to wrap over the edges to snap together.

For me, it was a mental hurdle that wound up being nothing at all. I save a bundle of money, and I feel and smell cleaner (fake baby powder scent + periods = the second most disgusting smell on earth). For average day to day, they are a very good go-to. I definitely recommend that people try using at least one, like replacing their bedtime pad, and give it a fair shot Rinsing a pad is nothing when you consider how willing we are to stick our unwashed hands in our crotch to put in tampons, and then yank on the bloody strings afterwards.

By: MadeByM****

MadeByM**** — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:43:16 +0000

But you still have to rinse them out………

By: MadeByM****

MadeByM**** — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:41:19 +0000

Oh, yeah, I was going to comment, too, on the “welcome to womanhood” thing. One of the makers of sanitary pads has a starter kit you can buy……..it comes with samples and a booklet and a little pouch to carry them in your purse. I’m guilty of getting it for my daughters. The booklet was very informative…not just about your actual period, but PMS, acne, cramps, etc. My daughters liked it………..