How to use a reusable cloth pad

Okay so cloth pads are a pretty cool option for your period, and they're not that hard to use. They're just like regular pads, but you wash them instead of throwing them away. Super simple!

How to use them

They go in your underwear just like a regular disposable pad. Most of them have little wings with snaps or buttons. You just wrap those wings around the gusset (that's the middle part) of your underwear and snap them together. Boom! They're in place. Make sure the absorbent side is facing up, that's the part that catches your period blood.

When to change them

You change them the same way you'd change a disposable pad, when it feels full or you've worn it for a few hours. When you take it off, some people fold it up and snap it closed so the blood stays inside, then you put it in a wet bag or a little container until you can wash it.

How to wash them

This is the part that sounds like a lot, but it's not! Most people rinse them first under cold water to get the blood out. You can even let them soak for a bit if you want. Then, you just throw them in the washing machine with your regular laundry. Make sure to use cold water for washing too, and then you can air dry them or put them in the dryer on a low setting. Easy peasy!