The Return of Aunt Flow
Getting Your Period Back After Pregnancy and Breastfeeding + $75 Lunapads Giveaway
Lots of moms dread it. After over a year or more of absence, your period will return. It can be a real drag if you’re used to the usual routine of icky, sticky, sweaty disposable pads or scratchy, drying tampons. Most people don’t think about how their choice of menstrual product can contribute to the negative experience many have during their period. When you’re uncomfortable or unprepared, it can have a real effect on your mood and overall outlook.
Here’s a list of things that can help you have a better relationship with your period:
Ditch the Disposables – Aside from being cheaper in the long run and better for the planet, comfort is the main reason people make the switch to reusable menstrual product. Products like Lunapads, The Diva Cup or period underwear like Lunapanties are all more comfortable options for managing your flow. We know from cloth diapering our kids, that cloth is far more breathable than disposables. Disposable pads have also been associated with contact dermatitis and other skin conditions. No fun!
Lunapanties feel just like your regular cotton underwear, but with the added benefits of a leak-proof lining and removable Inserts which absorb your flow and keep you feeling dry and comfortable all day long.
Once you master the use of a menstrual cup like the DivaCup, you’ll barely even know that you’re on your period. Wear it for up to 12 hours at a time, even overnight!
Track your cycle – Nobody likes having a period surprise them when they’re not prepared. A cycle tracking app like Kindara, Clue or Mcalc can help you to better predict its arrival. Plus it will give you insights into your unique cycle so you can feel more in tune with your body.
Forget what you’ve been told about the 28 day cycle, hardly anyone’s period actually follows such a rigid calendar. Yours might follow a 24 or a 32 day schedule, or something else entirely but you’ll never find out this important info unless you start keeping some hard data. After you’ve been tracking for a few cycles, you might start to notice physical signals that your body gives you telling you when you’re ovulating, or when your period is coming. Once you’ve figured out the signals, you’ll know just which days to carry your DivaCup in your bag!
Take time out – Moms do so much work caring for others, sometimes we forget to care for ourselves. When it comes to your period, a little self care can go a long way. Do something special for yourself that is meaningful to you. Whether it’s watching a favourite movie, going for a massage, taking a walk or getting some time alone in nature – our period is a great opportunity to do some deep thinking and checking in with ourselves.
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*This post was written and contributed by Lunapads.com and is thus considered a sponsored post. Thank you for reading and for supporting my work-at-home-mom owned business.
I’m Julie, a former cloth diaper retailer who discovered a passion for the industry. Now, instead of selling cloth diapers, I advocate them and promote small businesses I love who sell and manufacture them.
I’m the wife of a fireman and mother of three. I have a daughter and identical twin sons.
