Our 100% Cotton LunaPads Maxi kit. Walk the path toward a more natural, earth-friendly, comfortable and healthy way to protect and connect with your moon cycle! Includes 3 regular maxi pads, 6 liners. Designed for women with longer or heavier flow.
Available in both 100% conventional cotton or 100% organic cotton (optional, add $5.00). Coventional cotton comes in mixed color patterns (our choice). 100% Organic cotton (shown) is available in natural cream only. Please select your choice in the Available Options below.
LunaPads FAQ:
What's so great about washing your own pads?
We feel that using Lunapads is more about attitude than about the actual task involved in washing your pads. Thousands of women in North America, not to mention millions of women around the world, regularly wash their own pads. In fact, many women around the world do not know of any other option, or cannot afford the luxury of purchasing and disposing of used products each month. Most of our customers do not buy into the stigma of menstruation being a dirty chore. They don't believe that convenience should outweigh the benefits of taking better care of their health and the environment.
What's it like to switch from disposable pads and tampons?
While we understand that washing your own pads may be a hard idea to get used to at first, we suggest you check in with your expectations and lifestyle. We're often asked things like "What if I go swimming?" or "What if I want to wear a white mini skirt?" and the like. Lunapads are not a miracle product, and while we try our best to make pads that will work for as many women as possible for the different times of their cycle, the reality is that sometimes it's just not going to work. What we can promise you is that Lunapads are far more comfortable than any disposable pad you've ever used, and that while they may not be perfect for you in every situation, they will be just right at other times. By introducing Lunapads into even part of your cycle, you will definitely save money and create far less waste.
You don't need to use Lunapads for your entire cycle. Lots of women just use Lunapads at night, when they're at home, or on light days. Lots of women use Lunapads as backup for sea sponges, the Keeper or organic cotton tampons. As far as we're concerned, it's about healthy choices and finding out what works best for you personally.
How are Lunapads different from other washable pads?
There are now many different brands of washable pads on the market and we are often asked how Lunapads are different from them. We have met some of the women who make them, and have the greatest respect for them and their products. In our opinion, any washable pad is a good washable pad! This question is simply about what makes Lunapads different from most other washable pads, differences that may or may not be important to you personally.
• Lunapads design allows you to simply change liners on the regular maxi and long pad styles without having to change the whole pad.
• A thin breathable water-resistant (not waterproof) nylon lining helps prevent leaks and staining. This generally makes the pads thinner and easier to rinse out because we don't use as many layers of fabric.
• Lunapads regular maxi and long pads have 100% cotton fleece wings that rest against you inner thighs, offering additional comfort and protection.
• Lunapads have concealed outer seams, not simply exposed stitching. • We use 100% cotton fleece (like an inside-out sweatshirt) for Lunapads absorbent core and liners - we find that it's softer and more absorbent than just flannel alone.
• Lunapads fasten with three small plastic lingerie snaps, which we find more durable and more stable than metal snaps or velcro.
• Lunapads are available in 3 styles to suit your different needs at different times.
• Lunapads are conveniently packaged in reusable vinyl purses, offering you a built-in means of transporting her pads while outside the home without extra cost.
• Choice of pretty 100% cotton prints or 100% organic cotton. • SO comfortable with LunaPads hourglass shape and soft cottons and no rough edges, you barely know you're wearing them!
Diagram of a Lunapads' Regular Maxi and Liners:
Will they leak?
When it comes to leaks, as with any other menstrual products, you need to change them within a reasonable amount of time to prevent accidents from happening. So, let's say that you're having a heavy flow day, but don't change your Lunapad for several hours - in all honesty, it will probably soak through. You'd probably get the same result from a single-use pad. Figuring out exactly when to change them is part experience, part common sense and part intuition. It won't take long for you to figure out what will work for you in this respect.
Are Lunapads sanitary?
Absolutely. Just like underwear, Lunapads are made from cotton and worn outside of the body. Menstrual flow is a natural, harmless substance that is in no way unclean. Messy maybe, but unsanitary no. What actually seems strange to us is that disposable products call themselves "sanitary" in the first place. Think about it - most mainstream disposable pads and tampons are made from synthetic fibers that are treated with toxic chemicals, bleaches, surfactants, perfumes, waxes and plastic. Women use them for a few hours and then it's into the landfills - sounds pretty yucky for something that calls itself "sanitary"!
Change your Lunapads frequently, rinse and wash as directed and you won't have any problems.
How often should I change them/ how many do I need?
How many Lunapads you go through in a day and a cycle will depend entirely on you and your body.
What do I do when I'm away from home?
Lunapads are uniquely designed and packaged to make changing your pads when you are out of the house, at work or travelling very easy.
The regular maxi pad and long pad feature a convenient removable liner that can be changed and replaced regularly without having to change to whole pad. Lunapads are packaged in their own reusable vinyl purses for this very purpose. The purses are just the right size for bringing an extra pad or liners along with you for the day, plus they're included in the price of the pads!
How do I wash Lunapads?
Lunapads are completely machine wash and dry safe. Like anything with blood on it, it is a good idea to soak Lunapads in cold water and rinse them out before you put them in the laundry. You can just throw them in with your towels or your sheets if you don't want to run a separate load. They will shrink somewhat, if you put them in the dryer, as they are made from cotton.
Regardless of whether you choose to wash your Lunapads by hand or machine, we strongly discourage you from using chlorine bleach as it is bad for the product, and more importantly harmful to you and the environment.
Can I wear them while I sleep?
Lunapads are great for wearing during the night. They are so comfortable you probably won't even notice that you have them on. For women whose flow is heavier during the night we have developed nighttime pads (long pads) which are longer than the regular average to heavy flow Lunapad. They also come with removable liners so that you can make them thicker if necessary.
Many women start out by just wearing their Lunapads at night. Some continue to only use them at night. Try them out and decide for yourself.
Can I wear them with regular underwear?
Yes, you just snap the three small lingerie snaps on Lunapads around your regular underwear. You might be more comfortable using a fuller cut panty during your period days. Unfortunately, if you prefer to wear boxers instead of girlie underwear, you might also have to make a switch for the days that you are wearing your Lunapads.
What styles and patterns are they available in?
Organic Cotton Maxi Style Lunapad. (Maxi Pads are 10" long). Lunapads come in three styles: regular maxis for average-to-heavy flow; mini pads, for lighter flow and longer nighttime pads. All styles are available in 100% cotton prints and colours or 100% organic cotton.
Regular Cotton Mini Style Lunapad. (Mini Pads are 8" long). The difference between the three styles is that the average-to-heavy style is wider (has wings that rest against the inside of your thighs for better coverage) and also has an extra liner pad that you can use to make it thicker. Mini pads are about 2" shorter and do not have the extra wings or liner pad.
Regular Cotton Long Pad Style Lunapad. (Long Pads are 12" long). Nighttime pads are longer than the average-to-heavy flow pads, but still have the extra liner pad that you can use to make them thicker if necessary. Long pads are also ideal for post partum use.
What's the difference with organic cotton?
Conventionally grown cotton is one of the most pesticide-intensive crops in the world. Organic farming is healing the planet and promoting sustainable agriculture and communities, now and for the future.
What's the difference for you? Lunapads made with organic cotton cost more, and are currently available in just one beautiful color. Other than that, they work the same as any other Lunapads.
Some customers report that they find the organic pads to be softer. You might want to consider purchasing organic cotton Lunapads if you want to support sustainable agricultural practices, or if you are chemically sensitive to disposable menstrual products. Last but not least, we have had the immense good fortune to meet our organic cotton suppliers personally, and were deeply impressed with their depth of commitment to their chosen work.
What are Lunapads' life expectancy?
Lunapads can last for many years, depending on how they're washed and whether they're washed and re used during one cycle or not. A safe bet is at least three years, but many of us have been using the same Lunapads for far longer than that. Please remember not to wash your Lunapads with bleach, as it will not only cause environmental damage, but also decrease the life expectancy of the pads.
How much money can I save by using Lunapads?
This depends on several factors, including how heavy your periods are and whether or not you use Lunapads for your whole cycle. A good way of figuring it out is to take a look at how many disposable pads or tampons you normally go through in a month. How much did they cost? Multiply that by 12 and you'll get an annual figure. (Given that your Lunapads will last for at least 3 to 5 years, we figure that you could save anywhere between $200 to $500 by switching to Lunapads.)
The other way to look at this issue is, how much is a cleaner planet worth to you? Lunapads are a way of taking responsibility for the damage we as human beings have done to the environment. In other words, "cost" becomes a relative concept when we enlarge it to encompass the bigger-picture environmental costs of our "convenient" consumer choices.
Can I use Lunapads for incontinence?
While Lunapads are not specifically designed for this purpose, many customers report that they work wonderfully for light incontinence. Lunapads have a thin breathable nylon lining built into them that helps, but is not to be relied on for longer periods of time or more chronic conditions. The major benefits of using Lunapads for light incontinence is that they are far less irritating, expensive and wasteful than disposable products.
Are Lunapads suitable during pregnancy and for post partum use?
Definitely! Throughout pregnancy, women discharge an increasing amount of leukohria making the mini pads an ideal panty protector.
Immediately after childbirth, our long pads are ideal for post partum bleeding. Lunapads are a much gentler and more comfortable way to take special care of your tender periniums than using chlorine bleached pads that you get from the hospital or drug store. Moms love them!
