I Wore REUSABLE Period Pads For a Week.. Here’s What Happened

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[@Ellbat]

💙 Come say hello !! twitch.tv/ellbat 💙 I would love if we could get 10,000 likes and 2,000 comments on this video !! ✨ Also im sorry if I seem a little low energy in this video, it was filmed in the middle of my exams and I was quite unwell :(

[@imgonnamurderyouandurfam8305]

Hello.

[@laurabrown8320]

Don't apologise for being low energy, or being unwell ❤ hope you're feeling better

[@meripottery]

All good!

[@rachelmine150097]

There is an app called PictureThis, you can take a photo of your plant and it will tell you what is wrong and how to fix it. May not save the current plant but will hopefully keep you from killing more lol

[@jesselizabeth2002]

Thank you for using my suggestion I commented a while back, you are helping spread the word about affordable reusable pads :) Also, fyi there are pads that are for heavy periods that are the same size as a normal pad

[@rokayanasrr]

im just surprised she knew her period was coming in 45 minutes 😭 is that possible or am i just a different breed

[@dominiquevanerven7464]

That's possible! Mine hits on tuesday 11am xD

[@ParisTheYeager]

It’s fine mine has just started after a year later and cause I’m on the pill 😅😀

[@urmammy84]

@@dominiquevanerven7464 really??? As someone who's periods have NEVER been regular, that just blows my mind! 😂🤷‍♀️

[@LaJessChelle]

Na... mine have never been THAT regular.

[@LuluHyuga]

My periods always came on the same day before the pill and implant. But it was never at a set time. It was usually after I went for my first wee that day

[@alexrose20]

there are two phases of your cycle: dying on your period and anticipating when your period comes while being paranoid for a whole week 🙃

[@urmammy84]

Don't forget the dreaded third cycle : "f*ck!!! I thought my period was done, and now I might as well throw these panties away!" 🥺😭🤣

[@alexrose20]

@@urmammy84 lol i used to do that but i use a cup so not anymore i still hate periods but they feel shorter

[@Ellbat]

That’s third stage is the real heart breaker

[@BjornBjergsen]

i just feel really unwell a few days before it and then i know its about to be time ((:

[@amyshortland]

the brown discharge stage 🥲🥲🥲🥲

[@justanotherpiccplayer3511]

I went to an all girls school, literally one of the only perks was period stuffs, like kids used to just stand up in class and shout "has anyone got a pad" and no one would give a fuck because we were all girls or if a teacher said no to the loo people would just be like "I have my period" and up and leave

[@Ellbat]

this lowkey sounds heavenly. I wish all schools had this attitude, I hope it's moving in that direction now

[@justanotherpiccplayer3511]

@@Ellbat "heavenly", state all girls school, think more St Trinnians 🤣 But yes in terms of period things I 100% agree! It did make me less embarrassed of periods further on in my life idc if it makes guys uncomfortable it is what it is and I am thankful for that attitude 😁

[@ninas4968]

Literally always wanted to attend an all girls school! 🙌🏻 Like it was probably heavenly!

[@liesbeth9810]

I was really young when First having my period (I was 9, it came really early because of chemotherapy at age 5 that just gives me a head-start of 5-10 years, and expect to be the same for menopause that can start from my early 30) , so for the first 3 years or so I was the only one in my class (besides maybe teachers 😝) and it really sucked.. even though about 90% of my class were female I always felt like I needed to hide as I was the only one. Felt kinda lonely back then, especially since I already felt different a lot of the times due to being in hospital a lot.

[@Annevictoire1000]

At my all girl school, we were almost all in sync for our period. There was one week were the little period bins were cray full all the time. And you would always see tampons and pads flying across the lockers when someone needed one.

[@bowlzyk]

You're missing another main advantage (especially for school kids) - THEY'RE QUIET! No more awkward coughing over ripping a pad off and putting a new one on in public, just a little discrete pop! Highly recommend

[@akashanumberfive199]

Never be ashamed of your period. It shouldn't be awkward. You shouldn't have to cough. It's unnecessary. There is no shame in your period. It is necessary for your womb to stay clean to be able to give life. And giving life is sacred. For those of us struggling with fertility....I would've killed for that monthly rip off my pants

[@derpwadder]

what a weird thing to be insecure about

[@beebutt7244]

Instead of that young girls get to rinse blood soaked pads in a school sink risking someone walking in and then they get to carry a bloodied pad around in the backpack the whoooleee day and let that pad reek up in said backpack so they get to smell terrible, how wonderful!

[@aihpossophia]

who else is a regular of the night-time pad at day-time club?

[@Ellbat]

We love to see night time pad at day time club representation !!!!!!

[@bumeater5207]

i have to create a whole diaper out of them bois bruh or else i bleed everywhere i dont know if im the only one of not but oml its stressful

[@cassidyfishman1077]

I just bleed too much to wear a day-pad

[@aihpossophia]

@@cassidyfishman1077 me too, me too

[@aihpossophia]

@@bumeater5207 and at school- man it sucks

[@heatherscrazylifeadventure7870]

I have no shame in admitting that for the last 2 years i have been using reusable pads, not only do you save a small fortune but they are so much more eco-friendly than disposable pads and tampons. Thankyou for posting this ☺️

[@vilux-r5527]

If it's not too intrusive, can I ask, do they last many washes? How many washes they last? Or they last forever? Sorry if these are stupid questions, I'd just really like to switch to these but knowing these things beforehand. Thank you so much in advance!

[@heatherscrazylifeadventure7870]

@@vilux-r5527 Not at all, i've been using them for 2 years and havent had to replace them yet. As long as they are washed properly they should last a very long time. I wash mine on a 60 degree hot wash so it not only cleans them but kills any bacteria etc

[@ErmmEm]

Yes! I use them too and they are amazing!

[@vilux-r5527]

@@heatherscrazylifeadventure7870 Ohhh thank you very much for the information and the tip to wash them! I'd honestly like to switch to them, it seems way more convinient and I use pads anyways so it wouldn't be a hassle. Also, I'm all for eco-friendly products! Again, thank you very much and have a nice day.

[@nessrinetle]

@@vilux-r5527 Mine are almost 3 years old and still look and work perfectly. I would suggest washing them with cold water first to get out all the blood and then wash them in the washing machine at 60°

[@alexrose20]

schools only taught us about tampons and disposable pads! so I didn't know these other options existed until last year! and it's not like these products are new, they've been around for decades but now more ppl are realizing how great they are

[@Ellbat]

This !!! I had no idea there were any alternatives until last year !!

[@rachelhansen2417]

I think society as a whole is discovering the benefits of the reusable stuff!

[@alexrose20]

@@merylsilverburgh8081 1. you should get a life 2. schools should also teach about taxes have a nice day

[@lucasgreenford5276]

Meryl Silverburgh mate it’s a school’s job to teach you stuff, so surely they should try to give you the best education they can in all areas, including information on the different period products and also how to do taxes and etc. Why should we be taught all of the different ways to find out the missing side of a triangle yet not be taught all of the different ways of dealing with your period or paying taxes? Schools are there to educate, they have people trained to educate, that is their job.

[@GeeklingNo1]

@@merylsilverburgh8081 First, don't be a dick, we're all ladies here. Second, there is a big problem with the education system not teaching Sex Ed thoroughly (or even accurately). This is a BIG problem because a lack of good Sex Ed leads to things like Toxic Shock Syndrome, STDs, and unplanned pregnancies among various other things. Third, while schools don't need to tell kids about specific brands, they do need to be up to date about what kinds of products are available. Especially if the alternatives (Traditional pads and Tampons) can cause things like TSS. They tell the types of birth control, why not the types of menstrual products? Fourth, Not everyone has parents to teach them this. Their parent or guardian may be abusive, distant, or ignorant themselves. OR their only parent is male and they find asking a man about periods UNCOMFORTABLE. Fifth, If I don't know a thing exists why would I ask my Gyno about it? The original commenter didn't know there was any such thing. Why would she do the research about period products if she thinks there are only 2 kinds.

[@thedragonsunicorn]

*story time about schools and periods 😬:* i used to go to a girls school, you'd think they'd let us use the toilets during lesson but nope. and during the 5min switch over between lessons they LOCKED the toilets. yes literally locked them with a key and they'd guard them... so you were FORCED to wait 2 hours to change your pad/tampon etc between lessons. it's was nightmarish. i think schools need to work towards actually helping people with periods to navigate school and periods simultaneously, rather than making it worse. i know some friends of mine, with heavy periods, who weren't able to attend school for a couple days because of the toilet ban! 😖

[@maggiescarlett]

OMG my old catholic school did that and that ended well...

[@hollypearson6064]

my school did that too, but they said it was bc people were "vandalising" the toilets....

[@emmao6578]

WTH! I had no idea some schools did that, I feel like that might actually come under some kind of human rights violation! Doesn't even make sense either, if they're going to have staff guarding them they could just have them open but with staff there to make sure people weren't doing anything they shouldn't.

[@alexriver1744]

That sounds illegal

[@silverfawn9533]

What is the point of picking them AND guarding them? if they are going to have staff situated outside of the bathrooms anyway then they should still allow students to use them. That is messed up

[@shadowcadette]

Am I the only one who’s impressed that she can predict her period down to the minute?? How do you do that?

[@ayanhart]

I'm pretty sure that bit was just a joke.

[@lillusem]

For most people who’s on the pill can predict their period quite precisely( sometimes even down the minute)

[@monjaahrens8777]

@@lillusem yeah. I'm on the pill and can accurately say that my period will start on a Wednesday someday after noon. Can't exactly predict the minute because I work during that time and don't focus on that.

[@jednrrp]

I dont take any form of birth control but I can tell about an hour before my period. I track it using "my calendar" and have for... ugh like 6 years maybe 7 years and its pretty accurate. If you're in your teens or very early 20s your cycle will probably even out in a few years. Im going to be 24 this year and my cycle is fortunately very predictable

[@sleepilatanja]

@@jednrrp the ads tho

[@BellaVlogsLife]

My notification came through and I was like “wait, what?” Lol.

[@wavessouth7907]

same

[@LacrimarvmValle]

I had a friend who was homeless for some time, and it was hell for her during her period. I wish this existed sooner, or at least were more known. I'd love to try them out, I feel so bad for producing SO MUCH waste, and you save money in the long run.

[@GeeklingNo1]

I've been thinking of starting a charity to help both homeless women and women in third world countries get reusable pads. No idea how i'd go about it but I think reusable pads are a super important resource that we need to be prioritising since they can only use a tampon once

[@noncephobic4275]

@@GeeklingNo1 yes! Apparently condoms are free but not tampons and pads? That’s so silly but there are bathrooms that give out tampons

[@joywebster2678]

Yeah homeless have such ready access to laundry to clean 7 to 10 days worth of reusable pads. Otherwise they get to haul smelly bloody pads around for lord knows how long.

[@ubilubi1766]

@@joywebster2678 but if they have little money to use on pads every month they could keep this money for some soap to wash the reusable pads off every once a month when they have period. How much soap would one need for them anyway? I still think it would help homeless women with period.

[@joywebster2678]

@@ubilubi1766 wasn't the soap amount, it's access to running water and where to dry them?

[@kate-kt9ru]

you’re THE best and nobody can change my mind

[@glodieee_]

seems like u haven't met me ;)

[@Pinkie_Pie2434]

You fail to consider anime

[@kate-kt9ru]

@@Pinkie_Pie2434 did i?? ;)

[@kate-kt9ru]

@Pastel Monster YES there is just not a single lie!!1!1!

[@kate-kt9ru]

@@glodieee_ well we can change that ;)

[@_tobey_tobey_]

“Washing machine juice” SENT me.

[@leekarabatic5462]

BRUH SAMMEE 😂😂

[@roosderuiter7587]

never gonna call it something else from now on who's with me

[@leekarabatic5462]

@@roosderuiter7587 Me bro, me

[@Cornerstanding]

LOL

[@taisiyashchegelskaya7093]

Ellbat: Says *PANTIES* El: Makes a *SUPER* Weird face Also El: "Goodd I *HATE* that word."

[@india239]

I just can’t say that word. Knickers for me

[@thekezzey95]

I too hate the word panties

[@justanotherweirdo11]

Panties is a stupid word indeed

[@batintheattic7293]

It's so weird. I know other women who, like you lot and me, really cringe at the word. I know it didn't happen but, when I hear 'panties', I feel like I might be suppressing a memory of being molested. There must have been a time that, as a child, somebody said 'panties' to me during an extremely unpleasant experience so that I now have an automatic and visceral reaction to the word. I would be fascinated to see the results of a global poll about how women feel about that word. Huge waste of time and resources, I know, but it perplexes me.

[@cathnz9726]

It's so American and makes me feel like it's lecherous men saying it!

[@hollym3713]

I am so glad someone else hates the word "panties..." I don't know why... it just gets to me!!

[@ladybaabaa3294]

I hate it too. My face is scrunched up right now.

[@uprisingsun9105]

It just sounds like- like a made-up word for children to use. you know? Like calling going to the bathroom going potty.

[@daniguimaraes4453]

😭 fr, it's so aggravating

[@Katerinoulagamw]

Me too I call them underwear

[@spuddart3540]

Pro tip: move to the UK and you'll never have to hear it again.

[@georgethecactus7499]

I think these are better than period pants because: -they’re cheaper - you won’t just have some random pants lying around that you only use once a month - I forgot the last point 🤦🏻‍♀️ Edit- I remember the last point - they’re comfier and not damp

[@KittyCat260]

I like to combine the two - a pair of underwear with a reusable pad, and top the lot with the period knickers so if anything escapes the pad it doesn't go far

[@mew8534]

plus your saving the enviroment.

[@ia490]

also there's so much pretty designs to choose from lol

[@jayy4536]

Imagine someone coming in your house for tea etc and they just see the pants on the floor “What’s that for?” Oh that’s my period pants “Oh um.. I’ll pray”

[@erin6363]

@@KittyCat260 combining the two is also great if your on the go. put a disposable pad over the top of period pants. then at lunch take the pad off and just “free bleed” into the pants until you get home. just pop the pad in the little baggie you usually get with them and you’re good to go

[@stephaniem87]

honestly, i give this girl SO much credit. shes the best ...

[@aliceemily6579]

I havent even watched it yet but just thought id say, i use these and although they sound disgusting, theyre really comfortable and have changed my menstrual life for the better ♥︎

[@Ellbat]

THIS !!!!!!

[@aliceemily6579]

@@Ellbat omg you replied and hearted my comment! Im shooketh-

[@elladavies1856]

I feel like they’d be really useful but do you know if they’d work with school as well because I fell like it would just feel a bit weird and gross to have to have your old pad rolled up in a pouch in your school bag for the rest of the day after changing it?

[@nessrinetle]

@@elladavies1856 The bags are waterproof and I never had any problems with smell and leakage in 3 years :)

[@emmao6578]

@@elladavies1856 what Ness said, there's kind of a double layer of protection from any period blood because you can roll the pad up so only the waterproof layer faces outwards. I guess if you've got super nosy friends who'd go rummaging in your bag without permission or someone bullying you that's likely to tip all your stuff on the floor it wouldn't be great but hopefully that's not a situation you're in. It's one of those things that's weird/gross when you think about but you do it a few times nothing bad happens and it just starts to become normal. What we consider gross is often just down to cultural norms and personal normality, I've got friends that I've talked about period cups with that consider it super gross and refuse to try it but they have an incontinent dog they clean up after all the time or they have a baby. All things considered period blood is way less gross than shit and yet people are happier picking up dog poo with just a thin easily torn plastic bag than touching their own period blood, it's an odd world 🤷‍♀️ Sorry for the essay, people not trying reusable period products cause it's gross always hits a nerve for me 😅

[@jasonrivera1311]

I noticed the fact that she was saying “people” instead of girls/women and I really appreciated that ngl :)

[@saskialubeek2895]

Same!

[@hvasomhelst]

Crying brb

[@miafranchetti8715]

But only biological girls get periods and that’s straight facts

[@hvasomhelst]

@@miafranchetti8715 umm some boys and nb people get their periods as well

[@jasonrivera1311]

@@miafranchetti8715 and trans males, that’s why it matters

[@gabriellemcafee112]

"A hug for your hoo-hah" You win the internet for today 🤣 I've bought mine from someone who makes them and another retailer in the states and love it after making the switch.

[@paulaandrea8023]

I started watching El's videos with her not washing her hair, now she's being sponsored by a shampoo, 😢😁

[@rainbowloom1001]

dont we just hate when the rivers fall

[@SatcheI]

When you stand up, sneeze, or laugh 💀

[@hannamadsen]

@@SatcheI I have embarrassingly developed a special technique to that

[@yuluvpariss8961]

My grandmother is from jamaica and when she was little she came from a low-income family during her period she had to wear a towel or cloth in her underwear cause she couldn't afford sanitary products. So the message in this video is so important.Thank you

[@HSimone17]

I do love how soft the cloth pads are. Number one thing that had me sold on the cloth one is that they don't cause chafing. Disposable ones cause chafing for me.😓 Plus I don't have to worry about doing pad runs or making sure I have a "supply" to get me through.

[@TanyaBoser]

I have been sewing and using my own reusable pads for about 10 years, love them.

[@saskialubeek2895]

Honestly I love these videos so much because I'm looking for something eco friendly to use which also isn't like a cup or tampon cause sticking something up there makes me really dysphoric. Also I'm scared to try anything other than a traditional pad since it could not work out and the chance of that happening at school seems absolutely terrifying. Anyways thank you so much for this your vids always make my day

[@ZoeElizabeth16]

Finally someone talking about these! I'm so bored of the period cup, and the underwear is so expensive! Thank you for this xxxx

[@missyoujennaflorenceabba2211]

One of the things I respect most about you is how much you take cost for low income people into account

[@Ellajjane]

They’re great I think a lot of people are put off because of the idea of wearing it more than once but honestly they’re so much more comfortable and cost effective in the long run

[@Ellbat]

YESSSSS !

[@oldsoulyt4757]

Elle: says panties, reacts like Sam from Icarly Me: STAIRS STAIRS STAIRS

[@harrypotterho3693]

ahah this made me laugh

[@mayarainpersonal]

There are also great sellers in Etsy that sell reusable pads! Support small and local :) I've have the same set of 6 for about 5 years now and I love them! I use those and a cup and it's great!

[@PrincessofKeys]

have bay recommended shops on Etsy? I'm looking for ones I can trust myself to try out and make sure they don't leak.

[@Mia-ys4se]

@@PrincessofKeys I got my pads and liners from a shop called ‘battle green’(I think). I also got a aluminium free deodorant from that shop!

[@Nosferotika]

I love seeing you getting sponsorships and love seeing you doing such great content ❤️

[@Mia-tw4cl]

I experience the most pain on the first day of my period so school was hell. Most of the time I either stayed home or went home early. Luckily my mum was and still is very understanding. So my first day of my period looks like this: laying in bed with a heating-pad and taking a concerning amount of pain killers to then wait until they set it🙃

[@emmao6578]

I feel your pain, literally 😬

[@hvasomhelst]

Same here 🤚🏽

[@wolfzmusic9706]

my mum was understanding but didn’t want me taking loads of days off of school so even when i had a really heavy period, i still had to go in. i’d leak frequently as well

[@amandasjoberg463]

Have you considered going on birth control? I did for that same reason, and I highly recommend it! I eat the charts together so that I don't get my period 😊 there is absolutely no reason you need to have a period!

[@wolfzmusic9706]

@@amandasjoberg463 what are charts?

[@shruthi9463]

I’ve actually been kinda interested in reusable pad so I’m glad you post this

[@beawhite1759]

i love ur period vids! even tho you’ve only done like 2

[@ladybaabaa3294]

She's done 3!!!

[@AceIsInLastPlace]

An FYI to ladies thinking of trying this who also are sensitive to yeast infections and bladder infections: make sure you use a gentle skin or fragrance free detergent with less than usual harsh chemicals! 💕

[@DesertBloomBettas]

I super appreciate these videos you're doing as a mother of a teen girl. I had a hysterectomy at 22 - so my days of periods are long gone and forgotten (37 now), and looking for period products for my daughter is a bit of a hit or miss because I can't recommend anything personally that wasn't available 15 years ago. It's nice to have this sort of testimony to look at when it comes to options. Thank you!

[@g8yearsago948]

Your videos bring me so much therapy tbh I feel so much better about life and myself just watching how real and wholesome you are❤️ Oh no I didn’t know editing it got rid of the creators like

[@wren842]

I'm terribly disappointed in you El. You had so many opportunities to call it a hoo-hug and yet you didn't. I can't look at you the same way again.

[@Error404braincellsnotfound]

I honestly love reusable pads, they save so much money and are so much more comfortable than disposable ones

[@samanthahartman2927]

I LOVE my reusable pads. They have changed everything. Super comfy.

[@Denise-mr6we]

I'm so glad you're making these videos. I'm a 27 year old woman and I only learned of alternatives to plastic pads and tampons about four years ago. And even then, I only learned of the reusable cups. Ik started using these pads one period ago and I LOVE THEM. I've always preferred external over internal period-catchers, and I can't believe how comfortable these are. Hopefully I'll be able to educate my future children a bit better than my mom was able to do with me.

[@avantisukma]

I've been using reusable pads for a year now, and I am loving it. No more money spent on buying expensive pads (night-time pads team here), and no "oh-shiz-forgot-to-stock" days anymore. A few local brands I found also uses different types of material, full cotton or waterproof ones for diff needs

[@mizunderstood37]

I switched to reusable pads around 7 years ago and they were not always this good 😅 . I found the ones made with bamboo fibres were the most absorbent and so far have the longest life span. Cotton ones only lasted 3 years, which is still amazing. the cup/pad combo is a winner! also TMI ...maybe who cares, around 4/5 months after the switch I found I was lighter and only 4 days instead of the full 7 that must be healthier surely?

[@PoppieDaisy]

I also prefer the bamboo pads

[@LorenaGarcia-mp2zn]

I have yet to try the bamboo pads, but yes, cup/pad combo is a total winner! I use it during the first couple days and night time when I have my heavy flow (endometriosis sucks in that... And every aspect 😅).

[@cheetocairo]

After I switched to cup/reusable pads, mine shortened by a day, so it's interesting to hear other people say that. Another friend who uses reusable said she had the same experience. I wonder what the deal is with that? 🤔. Like disposable stuff have some chemical to make you need to buy more 🧐

[@MissYurikoSenpai]

Me: I don't have periods so why am I watching this? Also me: *Continues watching* So for those who might be confused about me not having periods, I have PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome) and high testosterone. Both of these conditions have my body produce more testosterone than estrogen and because of that my periods are basically non existent. It's a blessing and a curse really. Blessing because I don't have the monthly struggle but a curse because I don't know when I'll get it and it makes planning to have kids hell because I can't ovulate (not that it's an issue rn, I don't have plans to get pregnant any time soon). I'm working on getting the proper medication for my PCOS and high testosterone to hopefully get things under control.

[@laeyakai3745]

I just blindly bought reusable pads for the days that I just don’t feel like dealing with the cup and then you released this video 😂 I usually take your word for it and I LOVE this series it has been super helpful in going sustainable and I LOVE all the products you’ve recommended, thanks bro

[@TarynAnnTibble]

Yeah reusable pads are so amazing for that last day of my period, when taking my cup out my drier passage is like pulling a tooth.

[@laeyakai3745]

@@TarynAnnTibble I can totally understand that 😅

[@TarynAnnTibble]

@@laeyakai3745 I thought I’d made describing my internals organ a) family-friendly and b) not weird. Reading back I feel I failed on both

[@laeyakai3745]

@@TarynAnnTibble I think if we’re watching this series, we’re past the point of being uncomfortable about period related things. You are all good in what you said

[@TarynAnnTibble]

@@laeyakai3745 haha, you make an excellent point!

[@loveyhill2333]

I discovered reusables this year after 2 decades of painful chafing from plastics and scents, and I will never go back. For anyone worried about the thickness of them as El has pointed out, the Rovtops are super thin --from lites to overnights. Love them.

[@MercyGrrl15]

My friend is really crafty and she actually sewed a bunch of reusable cloth pads for herself. She loves them and she said they work really well. So if someone knows how to sew, that could be another option!

[@vicreed7958]

I first heard about cloth pads as a teenager but didn't try them myself until around March 2020. I made some myself and haven't used a disposable product since. They are amazing.

[@jessicaball8175]

"Plant killer, pad filler"... I CACKLED. Love my reusable pads, side note there is a way to fold them and store them to keep them more compact and easier to store. Edit: welp, you touched on this right after I posted my comment. 😬

[@theenglishimmy6888]

I’ve personally found that the cheaper ones with the waterproof backing are really good at night, but slightly pricier ones (usually from Etsy or other handmade sellers) are better for out and about, and especially exercise. They’re normally fleece backed, so don’t move nearly as much. But owning a mix helps keep the cost down.

[@fantasymind8899]

"Please ignore the fact that I look like death..." Me: "I can relate."

[@anneewert9945]

I LOVE that you are talking about this!!! re-usable period products are such an important way to be healthier and reduce our trash production. Yes yes yes!

[@sylwia8844]

Thanks to you, I found out about menstrual cups and gave them a try 👀 You changed my menstrual life for better 💟

[@catbunfish]

Just a note: cloth pads (or "rumps" : re-usable menstrual pads) that are backed with liquid resistant fleece don't move around as much as the one backed by PUL (polyurethane laminate) fabric. I've been using them for 5 years now, and while I do like to keep disposables in hidden stashes in vehicles for emergencies, I don't use them regularly. I love them. They honestly are so soothing. Like you said, a warm hug. I found you from your second corset video (I've been falling down a historical fashion rabbit hole since we all got stuck at home during a Pandemic), and fell down the rabbit hole that is your videos. Thanks!

[@m-anni2309]

Since 2 years I use nature sponges....maybe u will try them... disclaimer: it works

[@AsheGyurik]

Where did you get yours? I’ve heard very little about using them.

[@nerdmaid1240]

Thanks so much for this video. Im glad that you do this kind of thing in an honest and normalising way, for girls negotiating being a woman. I love my reusable pads. I started using them about a year ago because I'm fully into peri-menopause and suddenly had the horror of 'oops moments' occasionally, making me paranoid I was going to pee myself all the time. I started using normal pads every day as a just in case measure, but it was costing me a fortune and defeated the object of wearing cotton undies because I had plastic next to my skin all the time. I started wearing these instead and became a fan immediately. It just makes me feel so much less self conscious when I'm out and about, knowing I can stay clean and dry, and I rarely need the back up, but worry when it's not there. I wear tampons during my period, but because I have a couple of days really heavy, they serve as back up for that too, as sometimes I bleed through the tampon. I keep one of those mesh zippy laundry bags in the bathroom laundry basket to put them in, and they go in the normal wash. If I need to, I rinse them out in the sink first, but like I say, mine are pretty much just in case anyway. Basically an extra gusset layer!

[@Sharon12325]

Take a shot every time Elena says 'hoo har'

[@elizabethsepic8031]

😂😂😂

[@nicolettazenobini4632]

3:13 you're italian is sooo perfect omg😍 Thank you, thank you for this amazing video, it really means a lot. It'd be great if everyone had this attitude towards periods and eco-friendly products, instead of shouting at us girls saying that "women have been bleeding from centuries, and this didn't stop them from living their lives. You modern girls are just too weak and really don't know what it means to have extremely painful cramps and yet have to get up and do your work!". Well, I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I'm pretty sure I know my own body better than anyone else, you cannot come to me and say you're the only one who's suffered from painful period while other people are just lying about theirs and pretending they're dying. I'm really glad to see that things are finally changing, so keep up with the great job sis! The world really needs more people like you❤ Greetings from southern Italy 👋

[@Rosie-o3l3v]

1) I’m in Manchester and If a teacher had told me no to using the bathroom I’d have gone regardless and then laughed when they called home to tell my parents and got Bollocked by them. 2) I was on the trampolining team in high school and got my first proper heavy period whilst bouncing wearing blue and white leggings! I basically turned myself into a human ketchup bottle 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️. I noticed pretty quick and Swiftly got off the trampoline and exited the gym 😂 and no one ever mentioned it so I don’t think anyone was paying attention.. Thank god! 🤣

[@doctorwholover1012]

Can't believe teachers would have the audacity to try and stop teen girls from going to the bathroom even though I did have a (female) science teacher refuse to let me go to the bathroom bc we'd just had break and I ended up just saying loudly to the whole class "I just need to go cram a tampon up myself, I'll only be a minute" and she told me to get out of her sight, so I said thanks and went ! 😂😂😂

[@XJunixAnnexKayxScarX]

So I was a diehard tampon user since the wings of a traditional pad literally rubbed my inner thigh raw, to the point of bleeding when I was a young teen (which was too much blood in one area). My friend bought the wrong size reusable pads and offered to just let me have them since she hadn’t used them and wouldn’t use them and didn’t feel like returning them. Though I was initially skeptical because of my previous pad experience, I no longer use tampons at all. The medium size is just too comfy, I totally get the warm hug for your hoo-ha 😂 I call it like sweat pants for your cooch, which at that time of the month, sweat pants are all I want to wear. Definitely love.

[@ay.wah23]

Always end up learning something new and crazy from ellena why did I not know abt this before Ps we need nay nay merch 🥰

[@trixteryt4661]

Thanks for sharing these other options , although I’m a tampon gal , I use pads at night. So going to give them a go . Yeh , bloody teachers at school , it was tough !

[@Lisa-ft1lj]

I have PCOS and can bleed any day without warning so I have to wear a pad almost every day just in case. Reusable pads have been a life changer for me. I’ve saved so much money switching from disposable to reusable.

[@UrBigSisKey]

“It kinda feels like my hooha is getting a little hug.”😂😂😂😂

[@maggiewilson4929]

Hearing about people getting denied going to the bathroom makes me grateful my middle and high schools just let us go whenever. You didn't have to ask, you just left

[@annmarielletinkler1562]

I used reusable pads for 7 years! I love the different colors and patterns of mine! I use my cup on day 1 and 2 because... Niagara all day but for the other 5 days it's sooo comfy! I have the other version with the "insert liner" so you keep the waterproof base and you change the insert when you need. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@ia490]

I've started using them last year and I immediately saw a difference when I switched. No more rashes, less to nonexistent cramping, and this is gonna sound weird but I low-key look forward to my periods now because I like washing them after 😂 It's like a little routine I get to do once a month.

[@beyzaersozoglu5118]

El, for your plant that’s suffering, I suggest putting it a bit closer to the light source (the leaves seem turned in that direction) and also recommend putting some sort of support. These plants don’t usually need fertilizer but make sure to water them when the soil feels dry. Don’t water them too much tho, since the roots can rot . Anywayssss good luck and have a nice day. Love yaaa

[@annagracetracy]

Once in high school I bled through my new jeans because Mr. Health Teacher wouldn't let me go to the bathroom, then when I finally got to the nurse the entire boys basketball team was there and they NOTICED and then I cried to my mom on the phone and went home for the day. It was the worst and most embarrassing thing I ever went through.

[@user-jy9rq8nj7q]

main two: save money, save environment. I really can't understand how people won't even consider trying them because the thought disgusts them too much when you save so much more.

[@emmao6578]

THIS, so much. My blood boils a little every time I see a comment on videos like this about how gross it is. Unless you literally faint at the sight of blood or have dysphoric issues it's just excuses. It's blood and vaginal fluids, things most people would be fine dealing with separately but combine the two and suddenly they can't bear the thought of touching it even if it benefits them and the whole planet. I just don't understand it

[@user-jy9rq8nj7q]

@@emmao6578 right? the same goes with a cup- which for someones own benefit are even more comfortable and easy to use, and so much more practical.

[@ParisTheYeager]

omg my science teacher at college didn't let this girl go to the toilet and HE said "you should just get a longer pad"

[@hannahmcmahon805]

😳😮 um no

[@urmammy84]

Wow! What a tool.

[@sleep4life812]

I deadass would’ve walked out I hope that’s what she did

[@vilux-r5527]

... excuse me... science teacher??? HOW is that person a science teacher!?

[@vilux-r5527]

Even being a man, that is just WAY fucking ignorant. Sadly many people are like this. Like. Wtf?

[@Lithillia]

I changed to cloth like 5 years ago now, and I never looked back. Done are the days of sweaty vajeyjeys, and crinkle of plastic! And it truely is a comforting hug sort of feeling. I never bought any pads yet. I have made all mine. Upcycling is great for this, and I don't even use the waterproof PUL backer. Fleece is just fine. You can make them look so pretty with colourful cloth and buttons. All sort of shapes and sizes. Front bleeder, back bleeder, heavy gushers, everyone can be safe with cloth. And not only for the period, cloth pantyliners are like a constant feeling of feeling clean during the rest of the month. Can't even feel them. Also, so cute!

[@JustYourAverageGirl2002]

When she said period ASMR immediately thought screaming, crying and toilets flushing ☠

[@fiesehexe8133]

Some vomiting should also be included... At least for me it always was :(

[@bacunet]

Menstrual cup + reusable pads is the best combo! I always use the cup and wear one pad in case it gets too full and it leaks. The pads just feel so much nicer than plastic pads, and they don't irritate the skin at all. I got mine custom-made so I could choose the prints and fabric, and now I have a super fun collection :D

[@iamduck1217]

Something I personally like about reusable pads is all the cute patterns they come in lol

[@cjpietropinto9293]

Thank you for the extra pricing detail. Also, personal opinion, i rince the pad when im done, then sprinkle bicarbonate over them before washing. When washing, Do NOT use fabric softner. It will make them less absorbant and increase the chance of a rash.

[@Toadette-]

I am LITERALLY about to get my period so when I saw this video I was just like WHA-?!?!

[@z0mbi3peach95]

I am a super Stan of cloth pads and menstrual cups. My cup changed my life. I do not have enough good things to say about them! I’ve converted my friends and coworkers and I will never go back. I had chronic and recurring BV, yeast infections, irritations from sitting in plasticky, wet material from disposable pads. I pre-rinse my cloth pads and let them dry until I’m ready to do a load of laundry that can handle the hottest water and dryer. Also, if you use a cup and don’t have a sanitizer, you need it! No more boiling your cup in the kitchen lol. I wish I had known about cups and cloth pads before my first period and I’ll absolutely teach my daughter about if I ever have one.

[@sophiet2869]

I bought 6 the other week for nearly £30 on an impulse buy from a Facebook ad. Feeling stung that there are cheaper ones out there! That's on me for being an impulsive human being and not shopping around properly.

[@emmao6578]

There are definitely pads out there that are better quality than others and should last longer. 🤞thats the case for yours and not just an inflated price. Also more expensive ones might be made from cotton which is much better for hot weather.

[@PoppieDaisy]

Have you bought bamboo pads? They are a bit more expensive but much nicer to use than the cotton pads

[@deborahmartyn97]

When younger and bleeding,, I used to use several sizes of home made cloths, made from worn out cotton flannel sheets ( you can use new flannel, of course) sizes were about- a 12" x 16", a 8or9" x 12''and much smaller ones. I layered them as needed. They were very comfortable, air circulated well and easy to wash; I soaked them in a pail with a little bleach to gather up a bunch for laundering all at once.These were much like diapers. They didn't work for long days away from home but were fine for home and short trips to town . No cost, comfortable, very effective, and eco friendly.

[@rachaelfitzpatrick8574]

I’ve always wanted to try these, so I’m really excited to see how this works out. I really trust your opinions on things like this x

[@brunacrooo]

I'm a comitted reusable pad owner :) they're the best option I've ever tried. They're much more hygienic than traditional pads, they're so comfortable and secure. Changed my life!

[@tukicat1399]

When you say "thicker" hahahah you didn't live through what we called "Surfboards" in my younger years..

[@Butterflylion1]

I remember them 😀

[@Ashyblubear]

I recently starting using reusable pads and a couple pairs of period underwear and MY GOD it has changed my life!!! I don’t have that awful itchy uncomfortable feeling of regular pads and I don’t worry about having to change them all the time because they hold a lot of fluid 👍🏻

[@samaroonii]

I've been using these for a few months and I was basically just nodding with everything you were saying 🙃

[@belindagulycz1590]

🌱 sometimes fretting over the plant too much doesn't help. (if you havent already, perhaps simply changing the pot and providing new dirt will also assist, this way you can see if youve been over watering it. its happened to me, and its also rly common of a problem.)

[@danari4067]

I just kinda use them as a supplement to a cup when needed, wouldnt really be into using just them to be honest, but they work well for me in that construction

[@ToniHunterOne]

Excellent job! I'll write more later, but I have to run in a bit. I will say, I wish I had someone like you around when I was a young young woman. My mother taught me NOTHING about being a woman. I'll I got was the sex ed film that the public schools ran for "girls only" when I was 11 years old. You are a gem.

[@crazytogetherr]

*please ignore that I look like death,, I'm about to get my periods- so that should explain it* *YES it does*

[@viktoriazetakova256]

Im so sorry for your plant 🥺🥺 it may be just the winter... Its hard on every plant and plant parent.. Dont worry if he dies. I love my plants yet, this winter 5 of them died and its not over yet 😅😞 sending love 🌱🌿❤️

[@harvasblackjacket_3273]

I was doing homework while watching this and accidently typed where is russia on the world pad 😭

[@Mia-tw4cl]

I feel that: I can’t listen to shit and write proper sentences. Especially when the stuff I‘m hearing and the stuff I‘m writing are in the same language😂

[@pixelationsb4172]

😂 Omg, that's hilarious

[@brifowl1]

There are also patterns for these pads for those who can manage a straight stitch on a sewing machine. Supper easy to make and can make more for lower price with scraps of flannel.

[@katnip266]

"A hug for your hoo-haa" -Ellbat 2021

[@carriewilliams1159]

You should try rescue remove from the pot, gently remove the dirt, rinse roots, cut away any dead roots. Also if the dirt you remove is too wet then over watering is the issue, I've killed a few plants with too much water and also from too little water. But sometimes ya lucky and can start them over in a new pot with dry soil. Give it a good soak top of the soil, let sit in aprox a centimeter of water for 30 min. This will ensure the soil used is nicely soaked and hugging your plant roots happily. After 30 min check water level if any left discard this and allow to drain for 30 min, dump the excess, put into home location( basket, endtable, decorative pot). And every watering after I used this bottom watering method especially with the tricky house plants I have.

[@amudhaekambaram4126]

"A little bit of period ASMR anyone?" Had me

[@shallowwater]

I switched from regular pads to reusable last year and it's saved me a bunch of money. Seriously, that's definitely a plus.

[@littlemissmel88]

I love my period underwear, but sometimes they feel like too much on the last lighter days. May have to check these out as another option.

[@PoppieDaisy]

I have some super thin and small ones for the lighter days.

[@Aletheahthomas]

Ive been doing the washable pads for decades 😂. Its super easy to DIY your own washable pads. Pick a waterproof fabric for the bottom layer (I like flannel), 2-3 layers of an absorbent fabric (I use fleece). Cut out a 5 inch circle and layer your fabric. Machine or hand sew and there you go! A waterproof bag is a must during the week so you are not having to wash laundry until you have a full load to do.