5 Best and Safe Menstrual Cup Alternatives to Use

If you’re not comfortable using a menstrual cup during your period, why not try its alternatives? These menstrual cup alternatives on our list would bring you so much comfort!

Period while traveling can be quite disturbing, annoying, uncomfortable, and difficult. Mostly, women travelers choose menstrual cups throughout their period, and this does not only ease baggage’s weight but also eco-friendly.

But, what if there are some women who can’t wear a menstrual cup? Or not familiar with how it works or doesn’t like it at all. Moreover, some locations in the world don’t provide or even too expensive to get sanitary pads or tampons. It is advisable to use an alternative that can be used by women, and we compiled 5 types of menstrual cup alternatives that can replace the functions of a menstrual cup and the not environmentally friendly sanitary pads and tampons.

Different Types of Menstrual Cup Alternatives That We Recommend

Product Names	Product Images	About this Product	Price
Washable Sanitary Pads		It has a similar shape as the common sanitary pads, but uses more eco-friendly materials and can be used repeatedly. Washable sanitary pads commonly use cotton or other fabric that has quick-absorbing. The pad uses 100% save bamboo charcoal with high absorption on the inner side, and 100% waterproof lamination fabric to prevent leakage on the outer side.
Period Pants		Period pants are panties designed specifically to accommodate women’s period. It’s usually leak-proof so you won't need to wear a sanitary pad, menstrual cup, or tampon anymore. Period pants are thicker than usual pants but have high absorption, such as Bambody period panties. It provides a leak-proof lining with a wide coverage area, less bulky, and suitable to use while sleeping. It’s also breathable and has high absorbency with a special absorbent layer.
Period Sponge		Period sponges have 2 different types; synthetic and natural. The best alternative to use as tampons exchange is the natural sea sponge. Each piece of the sponge lasts for 6 months with proper care. As a travel necessity, it’s really portable with ultra-small size and lightweight.
Sterile Gauze		Only use the sterile gauze on an extremely urgent condition or tight budget, since it’s not ideal pads to wear. You can fold the gauze into multiple layers and put them on your panties or undies. Even though it’s safe and sterile, you need to change more often than the regular pad or tampon, since it doesn’t have leakproof feature. You can get it from any pharmacy nearby.
Period Swimsuits		A swimsuit period allows women to swim comfortably without worrying about leakage. Intimate portal made two-piece bikinis equipped with a leak-proof feature that is suitable to use by women, teens or young adults. The swimsuit body is made from 95% rayon and 5% spandex, the middle lining is 100% cotton, and the leak-proof layer is made from synthetic fabric sealed with PUL. The leak-proof lining is covered from front to back and absorbs up to 20ml capacity.

Pro’s and Con’s of Each Menstrual Cup Alternatives

1. Washable Sanitary Pads

Pros:

• Comfortable, soft, and leakproof.
• Sustainable
• Machine washable fabric.
• Bamboo charcoal helps to reduce odor and has high absorption.
• Beautiful designs.
• Heavy flow user-friendly.

Cons:

• Didn’t come along with a waterproof mini wet bag.
• Bulky with 0.6-inch thickness.

2. Period Pants

Pros:

• Available waist size from XS (24-25 inches) to XL (34 inches).
• Comfortable for yoga, gym, or daily use.
• Less bulky.
• Leakproof with wide area from front to back.

Cons:

• Not supposed to dry using the dryer.
• For more passive activity.

3. Period Sponge

Pros:

• Soft as silk.
• Cheaper than tampons.
• Portable and great tampons alternatives.
• Easy to clean.

Cons:

• The size can be too small for some women.

4. Sterile Gauze

Pros:

• Available in 3 different packs (24, 36, and 48 rolls).
• Stretchy
• Breathable

Cons:

• Use it only for emergencies.
• It needs a lot of gauzes since it has to be changed regularly.

5. Period Swimsuits

Pros:

• 4-layered leak-proof protection.
• Absorbs up to 20ml blood which equivalent to 2 tampons or 2 pantyliners.
• Available from tween size to plus size.
• Machine wash friendly at room temperature.
• Easy to clean.

Cons:

• Use period underwear as a backup.
• Bulky

Tips

Even though it’s uncomfortable, it doesn’t mean a period can stop your adventure. You have to stay hydrated and don’t forget to pack your medicine. A period cramp can be really painful and irritating, so you need to prepare for this as well.

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