I want to use clean, body-safe pads that are more sustainable. I'll eventually transition to fabric pads and a menstrual cup, but in the mean time I'm happy with Flo pads. I've tried several other organic brands, and this one has become my go-to, for a few reasons. Most natural pads boast cotton as their main ingredient, but I don't like it as a single-use item because it's very resource-intensive to grow. I also have concerns about pesticide residue on cotton and don't want to use it "down there" for that reason (even if the pesticides are Organic). I feel like bamboo might be a more sustainable option for now, although my ultimate goal is to stop using disposable pads. As for comfort and function, I feel these are 10/10. The upper layer is soft and very absorbent, even on heavy days. I use their "Day" pads and "Night" pads (which are longer in the back to catch leaks in bed) and they're all great. I do wish there was the option to buy them without the individual plastic wraps. Those are convenient when you need to carry them in your purse and keep them clean, but at home I feel wasteful unwrapping every single one. Read more
I love this brand and the pad is well made. I feel better about using these than the normal name brand as far as menstrual health goes. Read more
This is an excellent pad for heavy periods. It’s very comfortable, and the pad absorbs quickly, leaving no mess. The price is also very reasonable. Read more
Love this brand of pads - so soft and doesn’t stick to your undercarriage. I also never get any vaginal discomfort with these as I sometimes do with other brands. They’re also durable for the ‘average’ menstrual cycle - I’m not a heavy bleeder so I can’t speak to heavier cycles. Read more
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My periods are light to moderate. I have sensitive skin. I worry about the eco impact of chemical laced plastic pads. I desperately wanted to love these and it pains me to give them 3 stars. I want to give them 2 stars but I’m going 3 for environmental impact. The first 4 I used leaked. The only ones that didn’t leak I only wore about an hour or two… These need improvement. I first tried the Glo regular length with wings and had leaks at night because they weren’t long enough, so I switched to these to get extra length. 1: These do not pull moisture away from the body, so all day I feel wet and uncomfortable and the moisture eventually irritates my skin. The lack of moisture wicking down into the pad ultimately leaks to leaking over the sides of the pad as well .. fluid sits on the surface and builds up until it spills over. (The Glo line has side panels that try to help with that, though they aren’t super effective) These need a design that wicks fluid down. 2: They are smelly. I don’t want scented pads, but I think they might be on the right track with their Glo line which has a charcoal liner to help with odor. 3: The adhesive is a bit lacking (but better than Glo). First overnight the top of the pad came un-stuck and folded down, causing me to bleed on the underside (not absorbent) of the pad and ultimately all over myself and clothing. 4: Is difficult in the US (through Amazon) to get a hold of the full line offered. I’d love to get the Glo version in the same length as these, but with better adhesive. The only good things I can say is that I love the direction they are going from an eco friendly standpoint and these don’t irritate my skin the way the synthetic pads do. If these has the activated charcoal liner, a way to wick moisture quickly from body and better adhesive, I would use nothing else. Until these improve, I’ll be looking for a new brand of non plastic and non toxic pads. I do hope these issues are addressed because I’d love to see these improve!!! Read more
I usually purchase a different brand through a subscription but somehow it got delayed and I had to purchase the Flo sanitary pads. These are absorbent enough and the wings helped them stay in place. The availability was good for me on such short notice. Read more
I love that these pads are 100% cotton!! Highly recommend!! They are very comfortable to wear as well! Read more
