suggestions

If you want to see more blog posts on what you want please in the comments could you give me some suggestions.
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Rachel

Emilla cloth pad review

I can safely say that Emilla pads are one of my FAVOURITE pad brands!
As far as i know all their pads are cotton topped, the cotton is the best quality cotton i have in my cloth pad stash. I'm not usually a fan of wrapped wing style pads, but these really work for me. i usually tend to experience bunching with wing styles, and i didn't experience this with these pads.They are super absorbent, they are backed in a patented fabric, this is a waterproofing layer, literately nothing can get through this layer, it is a fantastic pad for a heavy flow! The snaps are metal and super quiet in the bathroom, but still strong enough not to come undone, the snaps are nickel free.
They have no centre stitching which isn't a problem because these pads pull all of the moisture away from you even without the wicking stitch but it felt like it did. I didn't feel any moisture even after the gushes! 
The prices are fantastic! Even shipping to the UK isn't that much. I'm unsure of the shipping price for other countries bit the UK isn't much at all!
She sends you a personal note and a chocolate in every parcel! It's lovely to receive a note personally to you. It's lovely to see that she has taken the time to write that to you!  
They are just amazing pads you should check them out!

Thanks for reading. 
Rachel 


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cloth pads are disgusting!!

The first question is why? Why do you think that, is it because you are using something that you have bled in again? Well, if you cut your arm, would you throw your shirt away after you washed it? No. So why is a pad any different? Or is it the fact that you have to touch the blood? Well you don't, you could always just put them in washing machine. You find this disgusting? You would put the shirt you cut your arm on in the washing machine.
Why else would this be disgusting?
Please leave a comment saying why you find them disgusting and I will try to think of a way to get around your problem.
Thanks for reading.
Rachel

the problem with being a beginner blogger.

First off I just want to say thank you to all of the people who have read my blog.
I just really want to spread the word of reusable menstrual products. I'm not complaining but the people who have read my blog haven't been giving me any comments, I would like this so I could receive feedback on how I'm doing, how I could improve and post ideas, I'm really stuck on what the people who are reading my posts might like to see.
Please could you all comment how I'm doing and if you would Please could you read some of my other posts, you might like them I hope.
Thanks for reading.
Please comment and follow.
Thanks again, Rachel

twitter

I now have a twitter account so please follow me on Twitter and feel free to ask me anything about reusable menstrual products that you like and I will do a blog post with all your questions answered :)
Thanks for reading.
Rachel x
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Your first period!

I know that knowing that this thing called a "period" is going to happen can be a little scary, or perhaps in some cases, exciting. 
The next thing you need to know is what happens? 
Well a period is when the lining of the uterus is not needed, because the egg has not been fertilised by sperm. Thee lining of your uterus then has no where to go but out, this is a period. 
Now you might like to know when this is going to happen. 
Well, it could happen anytime between the ages of 8-18 (if you haven't got your period by this time then you may want to consult your doctor or gynaecologist) . It's mainly unpredictable
 One way you might be able to roughly predict your first period is to ask your mum when she started. This is not however a definite answer, if your mum started at say 10 and you are 12 and still don't have your period this doesn't mean that you will never get it. For example my mum started at 10 and I started at 13.




You should know some of the signs that your period is coming :

Hair under your arms
Pubic hair
Breast development 
Discharge (anywhere up to 3 years before you start your period) 
Spotting 

Mood swings 

Cramps in your lower abdomen, back or behind your knees

The next thing you need to know are the options of period products that are on offer.

Disposable pads
Disposable tampons 
Reusable tampons 
Menstrual cup
Cloth menstrual pad

The first 2 carry a few risks, however they ate only slight, however tampons can lead to toxic shock syndrome and this can kill you. Tampons will not kill you, it's the disease if left untreated. You can prevent TSS (toxic shock syndrome) by changing your tampons regularly. 
Pads are a little different. They have a toxic gel in them which if it comes into contact with your skin can give you chemical burns. This risk is 
extremely small and almost never happens, but once again why take the risk. 


Reusable tampons can still cause TSS, do not be mislead!

Menstrual cups however cannot cause TSS as they don't absorb anything, just collect your menstrual fluid. Then you empty out the cup and re insert.



Cloth pads work much in the same way as disposable pads, however you snap the wings together. Once you have done this you can them wash them. I have a blog post on this 

I also have a blog post on why you might like to use reusable menstrual products 

Thanks for reading .
Please follow, comment and don't forget to check out my other posts :)

Thanks Rachel 

please help me with my blog

Just for fun,in the comments I would like to know what your favourite brand of cloth pads or menstrual cups you like best, who knows, I might give them a go and do a review.
Please follow and comment I would appreciate it so much. I'm just stating with a blog and I would love it if you could help by following and commenting.
Thanks.
Rachel

Emilla stain stick review

The Emilla stain stick is absolutely fantastic! I love this stain stick. It works wonders on badly stained pads. If your pad is badly stained, I suggest that you apply it then leave for 15 mins to allow time for it to work.
For normal stains, apply and leave on for 5-10 minutes. 
Then wash out. 
I have had a terrible stain on one of my blue pads, yes I know blue pads stain terribly but I love it. I applied this stain remover, to be honest I was a bit sceptical bit I will quite happily say I was wrong! This stain stick removed all of the stubborn stain! I loved it. 
You can buy this stain stick from the Emilla website along with their fantastic pads. I might do a review on a few of them 
You can find them at
http://emilla.hu/en/ 
Don't forget to check them out.
Please follow and leave a comment suggesting any posts you might like to see.
Thanks for reading.
Rachel 

how to wash a cloth pad by hand

This method can be used say, if you don't feel comfortable your parents or housemates seeing your cloth pads in the washing machine. Or maybe your washing machine is broken. This method however over time could reduce the lifespan of the pads.

Take your soiled pad and with the cold tap rinse out as much of the blood out as you can. By squeezing, rubbing the pad together and just running the water over it. 
Once you have got as much blood out as possible, ring out the pad slightly so it's not dripping wet, then apply a stain stick of your choice. I really recommend the Emilla stain stick. It works wonders! Also check out their pads if you haven't already. Once you have applied the stain stick, wait 5-10 minutes to allow the stain remover to work. Once you have waited the 5-10 minutes take ab old toothbrush and work in the stain remover and leave again for a couple of minutes. Then wash out all of the soapy stain stick, if you leave this in it will reduce the absorbancy of the pad. 
Then wait until dried. 
I like to place my pads on a towel on the windowsill in my bedroom. The towel helps to absorb any extra water.
Thanks for reading :)

why use reusable menstrual products?

You are probably thinking, why would you ever use reusables, well I used to be the same. I thought they were disgusting, but what could be more disgusting than having an itchy sweaty piece of plastic in your underwear? Plus you are putting cancer causing chemicals near the most absorbent part of your body! Yes it's a very low risk, but why take the chance? If you thinks that using reusable menstrual products is old fashioned, just take 5 minutes to have a look at what they are like, there are specially made fabrics like zorb. This is made for cloth pads and nappies. And the prints alone would have made me switch. Some of them are just beautiful.
This is just an insight to why we use reusable menstrual products.
Thanks for reading. :)