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March 29, 2023 4 min read
After years of slowly progressing to better period products, I’ve finally found my groove with a zero waste period system. As I’ve done so, I’ve wondered about how this would work for teens. So I asked one. A lot of what she describes, applies to anyone who has a period. From school bathrooms to work bathrooms, changing or cleaning period products can be a challenge. Menstruating teens and parents alike (especially those that are postpartum or perimenopausal) can experience irregular periods making options like period underwear attractive solutions for unpredictable days. Keep reading to learn more about how these challenges can be overcome.
Got a teen that may be ready to move to a zero-waste period? Here are some things to consider:
From a Beatrice Mellsop (a teen that uses zero waste period products) —
FWIW, there’s a huge world of period product reviews on YouTube, especially from teens directly. Curious about any of these products? Hop on over there to find a great review (some of which are linked below.)
Make your own pads — Did you cloth diaper? If your diapers don’t have much life left in them, they can be upcycled to be pads!
PS- I personally found that tampons made my cramps worse. In an effort to get at the root of this, I found this great post on getting rid of period cramps.