🩸Happy Periods: How to Choose the Right Eco Friendly Period Product (That Actually Works for You)

We promised in our last post that we will not keep you hanging, so this time, we will decode for you on how to choose the right period product for you. 

Let’s be honest: choosing the right period product used to be as simple as reaching for a plastic-wrapped pad or a cardboard-tubed tampon. But now, the world of sustainable menstruation has bloomed — and while that’s amazing, it also means that navigating your options can feel like, well… wandering through the period aisle blindfolded.

But don’t worry. We’re here to de-mystify your menstrual journey with a handy, cheeky, and super-practical guide to the fabulous world of eco-friendly period products — and how to choose the one that works best for your body, flow, and lifestyle.

💬 So Many Choices, So Little Flow…

Eco-friendly period care isn’t one-size-fits-all — and that’s a good thing! Whether you're into swimming, traveling, staying cozy at home, or managing your period at work, there’s something for everyone.

Here’s what we’re comparing:

• 🌸 Period Cups (AllMatters, Saalt, Lunette, Breeze For You)
• 🌊 Period Discs (Saalt, Hello Disc)
• 👙 Period Underwear (Modibodi, Love Luna, Ozee Body, Cuollette)
• ☁️ Reusable Pads (Eco Femm

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🧪 Period Product Breakdown: What's What?

🌸 Menstrual Cups: The OG Sustainable Switch

Great for: Those who are comfortable with insertion, want all-day protection (up to 12 hours!), and don’t want to buy pads every month.

• AllMatters: Formerly OrganiCup — medical-grade silicone, minimal packaging, great for beginners.
• Saalt: Sleek design, comes in a soft version too — great if you have a low cervix or sensitive bladder.
• Lunette: Designed with gynecologists, super flexible and easy to clean.
• Breeze For You: Local favourite, user-friendly grip and petite sizing for teens or smaller frames.

🫧 Pros:

• Long wear time
• Zero waste
• Cost-effective over time

😬 Cons:

• Learning curve (especially first few cycles)
• Requires insertion/removal comfort

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🌊 Menstrual Discs: The Cool, Modern Cousin of the Cup

Great for: Those who want internal protection but find cups uncomfortable. Also ideal for mess-free period sex! 😏

Hello Disc: Flexible, with a genius loop tab for easier removal (no fishing required).

Saalt Disc: Soft silicone, auto-positions behind your cervix — set it and forget it!

🫧 Pros:

• Can be worn during sex

• Holds more than a cup

• Less pressure on bladder

😬 Cons:

• Trickier to insert than a pad

• May take a few tries to get the hang of it

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👙 Period Underwear: The Comfiest Hug for Your Flow

Great for: Anyone who wants to ditch inserts entirely. Wear, wash, repeat — that’s the vibe.

• Modibodi: The gold standard. Super absorbent, tons of styles, even swimwear!

• Love Luna: Affordable and stylish, great everyday options.

• Ozee Body: Made for tropical comfort. Breathable and perfect for humid climates.

• Cuollette: Focuses on body-positivity and inclusive sizing — and they’re cute!

🫧 Pros:

• Comfortable and low-maintenance

• Great for light to moderate flow or as backup

• Looks and feels like regular underwear

😬 Cons:

• You’ll need multiple pairs

• Can feel bulky on heavier days if not sized right

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☁️ Reusable Pads: A Throwback With a Sustainable Twist

Great for: Those who like the feel of pads but want to ditch plastic.

• Eco Femme: Made by a women’s cooperative in India — vibrant prints, super soft, and supports rural livelihoods.

🫧 Pros:

• Easy to start with if you’re used to pads

• Just snap and go!

• Washable and lasts for years

😬 Cons:

• May shift if not worn with snug underwear

• Needs washing and drying time

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🪄 Choosing YOUR Match: What to Consider

 

 

💌 Final Flow (Pun Intended)

Still can’t decide? You don’t have to choose just one! Many of our customers mix and match — discs for heavy days, underwear for light ones, pads as comfy backups. Every period is different, and so are your needs.

At Green Collective, we’ve curated these brands because they’re safe, sustainable, and actually work. Come by our store to touch, feel, and ask us anything (no shame here!), or shop online and explore our product pages and reviews.

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💬 Over to You

What’s your go-to period product? Have a brand you swear by or a funny first-time cup story? Tell us in the comments or DM us — we love period talk.

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Your period, your way — and now, with a whole lot less waste and way more comfort.