Southampton Real Nappy Network

We've included this page because many women feel washable sanitary products are a natural choice once they've discovered real nappies.   Although disposable tampons and towels have their place, you might like to consider...

• It takes a tampon six months to biodegrade, a plastic sanitary towel liner lasts indefinitely. The plastic components litter our beaches, causing harm to coastal and aquatic wildlife. 75% of blocked drains are caused by flushing sanitary protection.

• Tampons are not sterile, they leave fibres behind which can attract bacteria and they are associated with the sometimes fatal toxic shock syndrome.

• The average woman in the 'developed' world uses about 10,000 such items during her life.   You could save a lot of money with reusable sanpro.

• Why are 50% of the Western world's population made to feel ashamed of their body's natural rhythms and need to be discreet?

There are lots of options you might like to try:

Biodegradable brands eg Health Matters Flushaway range from Waitrose.

Washable sanitary pads have come a long way since the 1970's.   Today's pads do up with poppered wings and come in funky stay-dry fleece fabrics.   There are many handmade brands available so you can support British Work At home Mums when you buy.   Used pads can be stored in an icecream tub under the u-bend until washday.

Instead of tampons, you might like to try a Mooncup or Keeper.   These catch menstrual blood internally and you simply remove them, rinse them out and replace.   The Mooncup is a soft silicon cup with a stem for removal.

To find out more:

• See our display at events

• Ask your local nappy agent

• Visit www.mooncup.co.uk

• Visit Cloth Mad Mummy, Moon-mammas, Clothbots, Plushpants

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