Skip forward a week or so and I had watched nearly half of all the YouTube videos on Precious Stars Pad's channel. I was hooked. I needed to know more!
Fast forward to a few weeks later, I had already made my first purchases of cloth pads and menstrual cups and I had never been so excited about having my period next!
Cloth pads soon became my favourite menstrual product and I was able to give my disposable pads and tampons to my local church to help other women in need.
Within two months of YouTube first suggesting that video for me, I had fully converted and was itching to talk to everyone and anyone about my new life choices to spread the word!
I found some great Instagram accounts to follow and enjoyed being a part of the community. I thought I was all set until I was in conversation with the founders of Hannahpad Australia. They offered to send me a few pads to try out and give them some feedback. I thought I had hit the jackpot and I wasn't wrong.
I have now been using Hannahpad cloth pads for three cycles and this is my honest review.
The pads are made of certified organic, unbleached and non-dyed cotton top layers and the pad is backed with a waterproofed fabric to help prevent any leakage.
Hannahpad Pros -
- Organic cotton is very soft on your nether regions. If you are like me and can get irritated by some disposable pads this might be a solution for you too.
- The snaps are very easy to snap together and only need a medium amount of force to open again.
- In the three months of wearing the pads, I have not had any leakages which I have had with other brands of cloth pads occasionally.
- Great for the environment as you are not sending your used pads to be dumped in landfill.
- While the initial cost is higher than a packet of disposables from your local grocery store, in the long run they are better for your wallet.
Hannahpad Cons -
- They are so comfy quite a few times I forgot I had my period and therefore forgot to bring a clean pad with me to the bathroom which was inconvenient.
- Even though I was very careful to wash the pads exactly how I was meant to, sometimes faint stains remained on the pads after one wash. This was easy enough to rectify with another stain treatment and wash but is not ideal for a time strapped teacher.
- While these were sent to me by the founders, some people may find that the initial cost is high. I would suggest buying a few pads at a time and building up your collection that way if cost is an issue.
Overall, I love my Hannahpad cloth pads. They are so much comfier and smoother than the many other cloth pads I have tried out so far on my journey. They are the number one staple in my menstrual cycle.
If you are interested in Hannahpad products you can find even more information and sizing charts on their website.
While these products were sent to me for feedback and trial purposes all the above is my own writing, thoughts, opinions and reviews. I was not paid to promote the company but once you try the pads you will understand how easy it is for me to be super enthusiastic about the company and their products!
Peace and Planners,
Weezy
IG - @peaceandplanners
"You shall not pollute the land in which you live." - Numbers 35:33
