Why switch to reusable period products?

There are so many reasons to consider the swap to reusable period products and here are just a few:

they can save you money – using menstrual cups can cost around £70 for a lifetime of periods.
they can be worn for up to 12 hours – depending on your flow
they reduce the amount of waste you throw away
they absorb up to the equivalent of four tampons

Illustration of person holding oversized menstrual cup.

Love your period

Love your Period is an award-winning Essex campaign that offers information and guidance on reusable period products to help you make your own informed choice.

You can switch to reusable period products part-time or full-time

Find information on:

different reusable period products available
how to use them
how to clean them
guidance on how much they will cost
guidance on what you'll need to get started
how to use them alongside disposables
reusable period product myths
facts and real experiences from those who use them

Reusable options

There are lots of reusable options to choose from. Find further information on the three most popular reusable options. Click on each of the products below to find out more

Period pants

Just like a normal pair of underwear but with a built-in pad. They come in a range of sizes, styles and absorbencies.

Menstrual cups

A great alternative to a tampon. It is a small flexible silicone cup which is folded and inserted into your vagina.

Three reusable period pads laid on white surface.

Reusable pads and liners

A like-for like swap to disposable pads and liners. They come in a range of designs, sizes and absorbencies.

Person holding menstrual cup and looking at period tracker on mobile phone.

How much could you save?

Not only are single use period products environmentally damaging but they can also be a financial burden. You can use this Periodic Calculator to work out how much you are likely to spend on period products throughout your life.

Periodic calculator

Pregnancy, perimenopause and incontinence

Reusable products aren't just for periods. They can also be used during pregnancy, post-partum, during perimenopause or if you experience incontinence.

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Wash bag filled with reusable pads on pink background.

Selection of reusable period pads surrounding a red menstrual cup.

Love your Period - everything you need to know

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Did you know?

Did you know most of the common single use period products are up to 90% plastic?

A lot of single use products aren’t disposed of correctly and end up being flushed down the toilet, which can pollute our waters and harm marine wildlife. These products are also made of a combination of chemicals, plastic, paper and wood pulp – not what you want in intimate areas!

It's also a huge amount of plastic that can take up to a thousand years to break down.