What period product should you use?
You know your body and your period needs.
However, if you are unsure about absorbency levels or deciding what period product should you use then let us help you figure out what’s right!
The first step in deciding which product is the best choice for you, is knowing yourself and your period. Periods can vary from person to person, menstruation can be lighter, heavier, longer, or shorter and still be considered normal. Sometimes your cycles may also be affected by your environment, stress levels or illness.
What works for you right now could change in the future. There are many things that can cause changes to your period, such as medication changes, pregnancy, or if you are approaching menopause. You can always amend your subscription and adapt your products to best match your needs.
Liners
Similar to a pad, but lighter, thinner and more discreet, a liner can be used for light flow days, spotting or to absorb daily vaginal discharges in between periods.
In addition to being great for day-to-day use, many choose to use liners alongside a tampon to feel more secure and comfortable.
Liners are also great for those last days of your period, when your flow isn’t heavy enough for a pad or tampon. A liner will have you covered.
Tampons
Tampons can be a great choice when you are exercising, swimming or other physical activities whilst on your period, as it keeps your menstrual blood internally.
Tampons can be inserted with the use of an applicator or simply with your fingers. We offer both non-applicator and applicator tampons made from organic cotton.
If you’re an applicator user, our biodegradable cardboard applicators are a huge and positive step towards cutting out plastic from your period – they are biodegradable and won’t be hanging about on this planet for hundreds of years to come. Grace & Green tampons are made from GOTS certified organic cotton and to them gentle and safe for your body and sustainable for our environment.
Does size matter?
All tampons have one thing in common: an absorbency rating system to help you decide which tampon is right for your flow. But what does each grade mean?
Note: 1 gram of menstrual fluid equals roughly 1/4 teaspoon
Regular:
Absorbs 6 to 9 grams of menstrual fluid
Super:
Absorbs 9 to 12 grams of menstrual fluid
Super plus:
Absorbs 12 to 15 grams of menstrual fluid
Choose the lowest possible absorbency for your flow.
Tampons should be changed every 4 to 6 hours. At the end of this time frame, your tampon should be full, but not leaking. If you find that your tampon is overflowing at the 3 hour mark, you should try one with a higher absorbency. If your tampon is coming out dry after 6 hours, try one with a lower absorbency.
Tampons are associated with toxic shock syndrome (TSS). You should always change your tampon every 4-8 hours and use the lowest absorbency to lower the associated risk.
Women who enjoy the convenience of tampons but who are concerned about possible health risk often prefer the comfort of organic tampons, like the ones we create at Grace & Green, which are free from fragrances, pesticides, chemicals and bleach.
As an alternative to traditional tampons and pads, using a Grace and Green period cup is a cost effective and environmentally friendly way to care for your period and planet. Period cups are reusable and offer up to 12 hours of protection. You can wear them day and night.
The Grace & Green period cup comes in 2 different sizes, depending on the heaviness of your period and if you are an experienced cup user. The period cup offers great protection for those partaking in sports thanks to its secure seal and comfortable fit.
