I like the idea of PIMPs, but don't like pads. What's a woman to do?
Good news: PIMP pads are much more comfortable and work better than either disposable pads or tampons. Cloth pads, especially well-designed ones, are worlds away from bulky, sweaty, bikini-waxing disposables. Even sworn tampon girls are now crazy for PIMPs!
PIMP cloth pads are made of soft, thin, flannel fabric and held in place with small metal snaps. You know that obnoxious rustling with disposable pads? PIMPs have zero plastic, so they´re as quiet as can be. And PIMP pads are so thin you never have to worry about lumps or bumps appearing in your pants, skirts, or shorts.
Most of the uncomfy-ness associated with disposable pads has to do with their synthetic materials and adhesive strips. Disposable pads typically have synthetic webbing and are held together by plastic components. All that stuff makes pads way less breathable. It also creates a humid, sweaty environment, which makes bacteria happy and your disposable stink. And sooner or later, the adhesive backing goes astray: onto skin or in pubic hair. Ouch!
And though you might forget your tampon is there most of the time, inserting and pulling it out can be another matter. Tampons soak up your menstrual blood AND all the fluids in your vaginal tissue. Dry tampons and an un-lubricated vagina? Enough said.
Companies and scientists continue to debate the safety of conventional menstrual products, particularly tampons. Companies firmly defend the safety of their products, dismissing any claims otherwise. Independent scientists point to the presence of dioxin in tampons, even low levels, as a significant health risk. Journalists such as Karen Houppert argue that women who use tampons are exposed a source of dioxin that others aren´t. Tampons come in contact with some of the most absorbent tissue in our bodies: our vaginas.
Still questioning how you feel about menstruation, or on the fence about whether to switch to cloth pads? It can be a little scary at first. Probably ever since you can remember you've been getting the same old message: keep it secret, keep it safe, and by all means throw it away! We hope our website gives you some helpful information and food for thought. Lots of women who were once anti-pad can't imagine ever going back to tampons or even a menstrual cup.
