The symptoms of menstruation are usually extremely annoying and unpleasant. Not to mention that they return every month, for about 30 years. Men could never understand this, while women try their best to ease the pain and discomfort with new and better methods. Although never taken too seriously, cloth sanitary napkins began to gain a reputation after 1970.

And they keep going up. They came onto the market as an innovative solution. What are they after all? Well, these cloth menstrual pads are similar to pads, only they contain fewer chemicals and are made from soft materials, like cotton, for example. Also, they can be reused after cleaning for years. It seems like a perfect invention. But everyone knows that nothing is perfect. And when it comes with so many benefits that it seems too good to be true, there must be some side effects as well.

Cloth sanitary napkins are no exception. Among the many advantages, there are particular disadvantages that must be taken into account. Cloth pads cannot be washed without water. Water means money. Therefore, the need to wash them must cover the desire to save water for smaller bills. Although they can be washed with a normal fabric cleaner, you should get one suitable for them, such as a biodegradable soap. However, since cloth sanitary napkins are small accessories, they can be washed at the same time as the rest of your clothes.

Cloth sanitary pads can be a headache if you are a busy and active person with a hectic lifestyle. It can take a long time to clean, dry and dizzy them. If these are the practical disadvantages, there may also be health problems. You can get into serious trouble if you don’t pay attention to them. For example, if you ever get a vaginal infection, it’s essential to sterilize cloth sanitary pads before using them again. Especially after treating the infection. Otherwise, there is a great risk of reinfection.

Finally, although it is not a big disadvantage, you should know that cloth pads are 5 or 6 times more expensive than normal pads or tampons. Although it may not seem like a good deal at first, you will generally save some money as they can be used over and over again, for years.