TOTM (organic cotton pads, liners, tampons)

TOTM offers organic cotton tampons and pads, in sustainable packaging. You can order online for regular subscriptions to save money. With biodegradable cardboard applicators and in paper packaging, there are also night pads for heavy flow.

• Bin all disposables (never flush). Avoid menstrual cups (and tampons) for at least 6 weeks after pregnancy (or if at risk of toxic shock syndrome). Some people can’t use them, so check with company or GP (say if you have an IUD device). 
• A hot water bottle on a clothed tummy for 30 minutes usually calms menstrual cramps. 
• Wash reusables with a microfibre filter (avoid fabric conditioner, bleach and tumble dryers). To remove stains, rinse with cold water, rub in gentle soap, rinse and launder, using oxygen bleach if needed.
• To remove stains, rinse with cold (never hot) water, rub in a small amount of gentle soap, rinse again, then wash as normal, using oxygen bleach if needed.