You want to have a comfortable and healthy menstrual period while reducing your ecological footprint? You wonder if eco-friendly menstrual products exist? Thanks to Mme L'Ovary female hygiene products, you can finally start your cycle in comfort while respecting the environment.
WHY OPT FOR AN ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION? LET'S TALK ABOUT WASTE
Did you know that the average Quebecer produces 700 kg of waste every year? This waste not only ends up in our landfills, but also in our oceans, and takes hundreds of years to decompose. When it comes to disposable pads and tampons, it is estimated that a woman will use about 12,500 sanitary protection in her lifetime. It's easy to imagine the overall picture...
By opting for eco-friendly period products, it is possible to go through your period without having to worry about polluting the planet. It's a small gesture for the environment that, on a global scale, can make a big difference!
THE SOLUTION: ENVIRONMENTAL MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS
Fortunately, plastic-free alternatives to pad or tampons are now available for all women! You can find different options and brands on the market, but here are three Mme L'Ovary products we recommend you:
1. The menstrual cup
The menstrual cup is a silicone container that is inserted into the vagina to simply collect menstrual blood. It is discreet, very effective and easy to carry!
Would you like to try it? As an ecological hygienic protection, the Menstrual Cup has a lifespan of 10 years.. Depending on the menstrual flow, you can choose between 2 sizes:
- So Small format for teenage girls who are just starting to have their periods or women with a light flow,
- So Large format for women who have given birth or have a heavy flow.
You want know if it’s the best menstrual product option for you? Find all the answers you need in our menstrual cup guide.
2. Reusable Sanitary Pads
Washable sanitary pads are an environmentally friendly alternative to disposable ones. In addition to being zero waste, reusable pads do not contain chemicals.. In fact, if you didn't know it, other disposable pads sometimes contain pesticides that can act as endocrine disruptors. That's not very healthy!
For greater respect for your body and our environment, the washable Mme L'Ovary sanitary pads offer you ecological, comfortable and long-lasting hygienic protection. For more sensitive women, an option with undyed organic cotton is also available!
3. Our Favourite: Mme L'Ovary’s Period Panty
For its great comfort and practicality, we recommend the ultimate eco-friendly menstrual product:Mme l'Ovary menstrual panty! Much better than a simple pantiliner, this period underwear is designed to easily insert the reusable pads!
Discover our period panties that come with 3 removable pads, and an anti-fluid bag that allows you to change your pads easily. They are offered in two models (one for day and one for night) and in 3 different styles designed for every taste:
MME L’OVARY : MUCH MORE THAN ECO-FRIENDLY MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS!
In addition to being ecologically responsible, Mme L'Ovary menstrual products have many benefits:
- They make you save money.. Rather than buying new products every month, you're being offered a sustainable, lower-cost option that will last you for years!
- They are much more comfortablethan disposable hygiene products.
- They contain no chemicals, no more toxic sanitary products! We want a natural and healthy body.
