Miscellaneous Menstrual Links
This page has the links that didn't fit on the other pages, plus a few that did but have more to offer than meets the eye there, all grouped by topic. Accessories, information, opinion, advocacy and more.
Menstrual Miscellany
Greenblooded: An introduction to eco-friendly feminine hygiene - Available to buy for $2 from her my comics page, this is cartoonist Cathy Leamy's educational comic exploring the greener menstrual protection options.
Museum of Menstruation - The cultural history of menstruation, art and commentary, the history of menstrual protection, technology and marketing, women's health issues, religious menstrual taboos, rituals and law... far too much to list, but a fascinating 'tour'.
Reusable Menstrual Products (clothpads.org/ecomenses.com) - In-depth site discussing and advocating reusable menstrual products. With sections on cloth, cups, sponges, other options; buying, making your own and so much more.
My Monthly Cycles - This site has a range of free and paid tools to help chart and predict the menstrual cycle. With just the free tools it allows you to chart symptoms such as bloating, cramps, migraine, fatigue, breast tenderness, crying spells, depression and headaches; you can chart the type and number of protection products needed during a cycle; chart bleeding patterns and spotting; have the site email you when your period is due or remind you to perform a breast exam, and more. Their advertising links are often related to reusable menstrual protection.
BBC h2g2: Alternative Options For Menstruation - Brief outline of available alternative options (cloth, cup, sponge, bleeding freely, improvised tampons) with links and anecdotes.
Reusable Menstrual Accessories
As well as cloth pads, mooncups, sponges and the other reusables, many makers offer accessories! Leakproof bags, washable wipes, carrying cases, soaking pots and covers, cleansing recipies and products, menstrual calendars and cycle beads, cup cosies, splash/leak mats... if you want it, somebody out there has probably got it for sale! And if you can't find it, you can almost certainly find someone who's willing to make it for you. Here's a few links that have caught my eye.
Feminine Wear - Pouches and pockets for menstrual cups and for pads, wash bags for cloth pads, cup sterlising kits and more.
Lovealittle's Menstrual Cup Pouches - Cute 3D zip-pouches designed to stop your menstrual cup getting squashed. Practical and fun. UK with international shipping.
Lunapads - Divawash, pad bags, cup pouches, cycle charts, chocolate and lots more.
Luxury Moon - Fun pyramid-shaped 'tetra pouches' for menstrual cups, Minki Padz pockets and other kit for carrying and protecting your reusable supplies.
PlasticCupcake - Etsy seller offering clever and fun crochet pouches for menstrual cups.