I've been using these full time as menstrual pads for a couple months now and I love them. Firstly, the materials and construction are excellent quality. The cotton is so thick and plush and the pads feel very well made, I have a feeling they will last me a very long time. And I am so so thrilled to have an option that is COMPLETELY plastic-free! Knowing that I can harmlessly compost them at the end of their life gives me such peace of mind. In terms of usage, I do as the description suggests- wearing the winged pad on the bottom and adding a wingless over it, which I switch out when needed. At least in my experience they require a little more maintenance than disposable pads, but this has quickly become part of my routine and poses little hassle to me now. At home when I take a pad/liner off, I rinse and wring it until the water runs clear, rub it with a natural stain remover stick, rinse it again, and leave it hanging on a rack in my bathroom to dry. Then during my next laundry cycle, I put all the pads in a laundry bag and toss it in the wash. By doing this I've managed to keep them clean and stain-free even after several months of usage. The only con with these is that if you forget you're wearing them and sit down to pee too fast, the wingless liner may accidentally fall in the toilet bowl. I am thinking of sewing little straps with buttons onto the main pads and buttonholes on the liners so that I can have something to fasten them more securely. Overall though, these have been an excellent investment and something I plan to use for many years. Thank you for making a high-quality, planet conscious product. :)
