How to Use Cloth Pads

Although they may seem daunting at first, cloth pads are really very simple to use! All of our pads have wings that snap around the gusset of most styles of underwear. This holds them in place while you go about your day--no adhesives necessary.

You'll want to change your cloth pad about as often as you would change a similar disposable pad. For example, if you typically change your disposable pad about every 4 hours, you'll want to do the same with your Cloth Pad. You can also check the pad (even remove it from your underwear and turn it over) to visually see how saturated it is. Like a disposable pad, if a cloth pad becomes fully saturated, it may leak.

If you're out of the house, you can easily use and change your cloth pad. Simply bring a discreet ziplock bag with you to hold your used and fresh pads. After removing your used cloth pad, you can easily fold the pad in on itself and snap it shut to form a neat little package that can be slipped into your Carry Bag. Once home, you can wash the pad when you're ready.

	Snap the pad around your underwear. The smooth side of the pad goes against your skin, and the wings wrap around the crotch of the underwear to snap together.
	Change the complete pad (holder and inserts) every 2 to 6 hours or as needed.

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How Many Cloth Pads Do You Need?

GETTING STARTED

You don't have to go all in to get started with cloth! You can simply start supplementing your disposable products with cloth pads as it suits your budget. If you're ready to get your full set, here's some helpful tips for choosing the right amount.

CONSIDER ABSORBENCY & COVERAGE

Our washable cloth pads are just as absorbent as disposable period products, only without the plastics and harmful chemicals!

DETERMINE WHAT YOU'RE ALREADY USING

Now, consider your own cycle: which style pad do you prefer and when? How often do you find yourself changing those disposable pads? Are some days heavier than others, so you swap in a fresh pad more often? You can piece together how many pads you’d need to cover your cycle by tallying the products you’re already using. Tip: if you have a long cycle or heavy flow, you can "double” the size of your cloth pad stash by doing a load of laundry mid-way through your period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

WILL MEDPROSG CLOTH PADS LEAK?

Our cloth pads are designed to be highly absorbent. The flaps that snap around your underwear act as wings to protect the sides of your panties. We choose not to include a nylon or waterproof backing because these materials can trap in moisture, leading to odor or bacterial growth. But just like disposable pads, they may leak if you leave them on too long and they become saturated. You will become familiar with just how long you can go before changing your pad. You should change your cloth pad about as often as you would change disposables (every 2 to 6 hours, or as needed).

HOW MANY CLOTH PADS DO I NEED?

Menstrual cycles vary greatly from person to person. Consider how often you renew your period protection throughout the day to get an idea of how many cloth pads you may need to cover your cycle. You'll want to change your cloth pad about as frequently as you would a disposable pad of a similar absorbency level. You may choose to purchase enough cloth pads to last your whole cycle, or you may be like the many cloth pad customers who choose to do a load of laundry midway through their period. Very generally, we recommend having about 6 to 12 day pads. However it all depends on your flow and how often you do laundry.

I HATE THE FEELING OF DISPOSABLE PADS. ARE CLOTH PADS COMFORTABLE?

Yes. All-cotton cloth pads are soft and breathable, which is so much better than plastic pads that can chafe and irritate your skin. They are so comfortable and easy on womens' skin that you will love how it feels like regular clothing.

If you are raw and irritated at the end of your period, please know that it does not have to be that way! With all of our pads you will experience the comfort and breathability of natural bamboo charcoal fibre. The soft flannel conforms to your body without the twisting and bunching up that can happen with disposables. And because there is no plastic backing you will have less chafing and irritation.

WHAT ARE MEDPROSG CLOTH PADS MADE OF?

Our cloth pads are made with absorbant bamboo charcoal fiber flannel on the inside and waterproof lining fabric on the outside.

ARE MEDPROSG CLOTH PADS AS SAFE AS DISPOSABLES?

Yes! We've all had that time when we weren't quite expecting our period some blood got on our underwear. You didn't think they were now dangerous to your health because you got some blood on them and you probably did not throw them away. We think that it is safer to launder reusable pads than throw disposables in the landfill.

Disposable pads and tampons are not sterile products, although the over-packaging and whiteness of these products leads you to believe they are. In fact, they are often laden with harmful chemicals that can be absorbed by the skin in one of the most porous parts of your body. In recent years there have been discoveries of disposable products contaminated with mold or e. coli. By laundering your menstrual products yourself, you won't have to wonder if they have been treated with care and are properly clean.

Cloth Pads are one of the safest options when it comes to Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) because blood is not staying in the vaginal canal, where the development of TSS is most likely to occur. TSS is caused by usually harmless bacteria found on our skin or in parts of our body. If the bacteria get into the bloodstream, through a cut or tear, they release a toxin. While the risk is still minimal, tampons create a more ideal opportunity for the growth of these bacteria and can dry out the vaginal canal by absorbing the vagina's natural moisture, which can lead to minute tears and increase the chance of TSS.

DO CLOTH PADS WORK FOR PEOPLE WITH VULVODYNIA, VAGINITIS OR ALLERGIES?

Yes! Some sufferers of these conditions have noticed that tampons and disposable pads can be a source of vaginal irritation, and most are unaware that disposable products are highly processed and may contain chemicals to "keep you dry" or cover up odor. Vaginal irritation, allergies, burning, itching, and frequent yeast infections can all be exacerbated by disposables.

DO CLOTH PADS WORK FOR LIGHT INCONTINENCE?

Yes! Again, they help prevent irritation and allow your skin to breathe, which is important for people who are wearing them everyday. Please note that cloth pads are not designed for full incontinence.