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Period Products: Which one is the best?
Gaining a stress-free mind, body and flow all starts with period management. There are so many ways to manage your menstruation, but how do you know what works for you? Don’t take our word for it, let’s look at these cold hard facts to help break it down:
Disposables
Reusables
1. PADS
Availability: Everywhere
Price: Rp 600,000 / year
Pros:
Non-invasive: External Product
Overnighter: Can be used for heavy/overnight flow
No Upkeep
Cons:
Toxic: Conventional brands are bleached, which has been linked to a higher risk of cancer and reproductive toxicity
Landfill: Takes over 800 years to decompose
Restrictive: Bulky, prone to moving and leaking, also cannot be used when swimming
Odour: Does not mask odours
1. REUSABLE PADS
Availability: Most E-Commerce Websites
Price: Rp 250,000 / year
Pros:
Environmentally Friendly
Cost-Effective
Non-Invasive
Non-Toxic
Cons:
Upfront Cost: Initial investment can be costly, but it’s better in the long run
Bulky: Prone to moving
Restrictive: Bulky, prone to moving and leaking, also cannot be used when swimming
Discomfort: Can feel wet and bulky
2. TAMPONS
Availability: High
Price: Rp 2,400,000 / year
Pros:
Convenient: Small and discreet
Masks odours
Cons:
Toxic: Risk of toxic shock syndrome and linked to a higher risk of cancer + reproductive issues due to bleaches and fragrances
Invasive: Insertion required, although this is also perfectly safe for young women who aren’t sexually active. It can be awkward and tricky for newbies.
Landfill: Takes over 800 years to decompose
2. MENSTRUAL CUP
Availability: Available on most eCommerce websites
Price: Rp 250,000 / year
Pros:
Environmentally Friendly
Cost-Effective
Non-Toxic
Cons:
Invasive: Insertion required, although this is also perfectly safe for young women who aren’t sexually active. It can be awkward and tricky for newbies.
Maintenance: Requires special care to prevent bacteria
May cause an allergic reaction
3. PERIOD UNDERWEAR
Availability: Available on most eCommerce websites
Price: Rp 260,000 / year
Pros:
Environmentally Friendly
Cost Effective
Non-Invasive
Non-Toxic
Cons:
Upfront Cost: Initial investment can be costly, but it’s better in the long run
No Water Sports: Cannot be used when swimming
*price and availability based on the Indonesian Market
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MOOVE has a mission to make proper period products accessible to all women and menstruators. “Period poverty” is a term that relates to the disadvantages
