For many of us, periods are an inevitability. And while periods are the very thing that keeps the world turning, “that time of the month” has long been stigmatized and shrouded in secrecy. In fact, an entire market of hyper-plastic hygiene products have emerged over the past half-century to keep these outdated notions in check.
Individually wrapped tampons and pads — not to mention, plastic applicators — promise discretion and easy insertion (because god forbid we come into contact with our own bodies) at the expense of an ever-increasing burden on our planet.
According to National Geographic, 5.8 billion tampons were purchased in the US alone in 2018 — roughly a third of the global total. Over the course of a lifetime, a person who menstruates is estimated to throw away roughly 400 pounds of packaging from menstrual hygiene products. So why not try an alternative that is less wasteful and still offers a range of protection?
Trash-Free Period-ing
It’s not all bad, we promise! Sure, those numbers are scary — but the good news is we’re emerging from the Dark Ages of tidy tampon ads and plastic-wrapped everything. It is possible to ditch the disposables, and the likes of period underwear and diva cups are making it easier than ever.
Not to brag, but here at Knix, we know a thing or two about making periods more sustainable. Our lineup of comfy, machine-washable Leakproof Underwear and Reusable Pads have patented Leakproof technology that absorbs anywhere from 3 to 10 teaspoons of blood — the equivalent of up to 10 tampons worth.
From last-day-of-your-period leaks to heavy-flow-days, these reusable options are a solid ways to minimize the use of disposables. Whatever your period preference is, they can be worn throughout your entire cycle — or used in tandem with tampons (use ones without applicators, if you can!) and diva cups.
Give Us One Cycle
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Curious about making your period more sustainable? We double dare you to take the trash-free period challenge and try our Leakproof Underwear or Reusable Pads for one cycle instead of pads, tampons, or other single-use menstrual products.
Our 30-day return policy also means you can give it a whirl and decide whether or not it's for you before option for an exchange or store credit. You may just be surprised how satisfying it is not to see all that trash pile up in your garbage. Not to mention, the freedom of not having to purchase (and carry around!) tampons or pads.
As shown in the tutorial above, Leakproof Underwear can be rinsed, washed, laid out to dry, and worn again throughout your period.
Next time Aunt Flo is in town, give it a try and let us know how it goes!