The one with period talk (again)…
No, despite the name, I’m not suddenly reviewing a day of the week. If I was, it would be far more negative than this review is going to be (especially after all my computer problems yesterday!).
No, I’m back talking periods, and sustainable options.
I’ve written about period pants previously – with WUKA being my preferred option (so far). But I know that the pants might not suit everyone, so the opportunity to try going completely plastic free with Mondays Organic, when I met them at a Christmas in July event, seemed perfect. So I subscribed.
So let’s start at the beginning, how it works.
First off, you head to the website, and select what you need. The average period uses 25 pads or tampons, so you have a full 25 to choose. You can go for tampons or pads, both of varying levels of absorbency, right the way down to panty liners. This means rather than heading to the shop and buying packs of different types, you can pick what suits you. I went for pads, as I have some days heavier than others, splitting the selection between two types.
Then you pay and await your delivery. Whilst we’re on the subject of payment, these are comparable with other subscription options for pads, at around £11 (it’s in Swiss Francs as the company is Swiss, so this obviously varies a little bit). Hey Girls, offer a similar subscription option (though you can only select packs of, rather than individual pads, and as far as I’m aware, they’re no plastic free) comes in at between £9.30 to £12.95 depending on your needs.
This is a rolling subscription, so you don’t need to worry about buying pads or tampons again (convenient), and they’re also completely sustainable. There’s no plastic, the boxes are recyclable, and they’re a member of 1% for the Planet, so 1% of their turnover goes back into social and environmental issues. Of course, if you don’t like them, login and cancel. Simple as.
As for the pads themselves, I’ve given them a thorough testing (I’m currently on box number two). They’re absorbent, they hold well – and they hold up well too. I managed a full 90 minute yoga session without any leaks or issues. No slips during downward dog, or in wide legged forward bend, or even in dolphin pose.
Phew.
Overall, I’m pretty impressed. Sure they’re not the cheapest option, which just goes to reinforce the idea that sustainability is an option only for those who can afford it. But until bigger brands realise that we need to go plastic free a lot faster, and plastic free hits the mainstream, I’m in the lucky position to be able to afford them.
Here’s to more happy Mondays.
If you’d like to try Mondays, they’ve given me a code for 20% off – simply click this link!
