Mooncup (medical silicone menstrual cups)

Mooncup (which makes menstrual cups) is available in various sizes and made from silicone to collect (rather than absorb) menstrual fluid. One purchase should last years, and is easy to rinse and clean. Buy a Mooncup cleaning bundle, to save money.

Disposable plastic feminine care is not just unhealthy (and linked to toxic shock syndrome) but one of the main beach litter items found (due to people wrongly flushing items down the loo). Some brands of tampons are even tested on animals. Investing in zero waste alternatives also saves money.

Bin disposables (never flush any brand down the loo). Avoid menstrual cups (or tampons) for at least 6 weeks after pregnancy or if at risk from toxic shock syndrome. 

Wash washing pads and period pads in microfibre filter (avoid fabric conditioner, bleach and tumble dryers). For stains, use oxygen bleach.

Best remedy for menstrual pain? A hot water bottle on your (clothed) tummy for 30 minutes, to relieve spasms.

This brand also offers sustainable plastic-free disposable towels and tampons, which are far better than the leading brands.

Mooncup for Business offers refillable dispensers, to offer the same quality plastic-free options for public areas (pubs, hotel and supermarket toilets, offices, schools, council buildings etc).