Reusable Tampons: Great Idea or Gross?

on August 24, 2009 at 11:44 AM

My friend sent me a link for these handmade, washable cloth tampons she found.

The woman who makes them says, "I have used these personally for most of the last year, and I can attest that they are comfortable, easy to make, easy to insert and remove, and they absorb as well as a commercial tampon."

I'm all for saving money and being eco-minded and re-using certain things, but I draw the line at tampons even if they are washable. I also worry that the fabric and the laundry detergent would give me some kind of infection. I think I'll stick with my organic cotton, applicator-free Natracare tampons.

But if you're interested in knitting or crocheting your own tampons, you can download the instructions for 50 cents at Fern and Faerie.

What about you? Do you use cloth tampons? Would you try them?

About the author Suzanne Murray

is the Parenting & Political editor at The Stir/Moms Matter 2012.

Filed Under: menstruation

Comments (24)

MadsMom04

on Aug 24, 2009 at 2:55 PM

Im sorry. Im all for "going green" and saving energy, water and gas. However there is a time when you have to draw the line. This is where the line should be drawn. I think that is the most disgusting thing I have ever seen.

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toriandgrace

on Aug 24, 2009 at 3:37 PM

It's like a sweater for your vagina. lol

That's so gross.

RanaAurora

on Aug 24, 2009 at 4:38 PM

Not much different than cloth pads.

I wouldn't use either.

aurorabunny

on Aug 24, 2009 at 5:02 PM

ROFL@ "It's like a sweater for your vagina".

girl_in_the_D

on Aug 24, 2009 at 5:20 PM

ohhhhh effin gross

navyma23

on Aug 24, 2009 at 7:06 PM

ewww no thanks

Bradensmommy719

on Aug 24, 2009 at 7:22 PM

i think its a good idea but i'm thinking there would have to be some sort of infection or something..... more power to those that use them and like them!