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Period Makeovers are here!

Here’s a whole new take on the classic women’s magazine standby, makeovers. Ever wondered what products others used before switching to reusables, and how and why they chose their Lunapads, Lunapanties or DivaCup? Or maybe you’re still thinking it over and could use some suggestions about which products to try? Period Makeovers to the rescue!

Are you ready for a Period Makeover? To apply, simply fill out an application, telling us about your monthly needs. Selected applicants will receive a $15 Lunapads.com gift certificate! Now it’s time to meet our first candidate…

lana Period Makeovers are here!

Name: Lana D.
Home: West Vancouver, Canada
Age: 37
Lifestyle: Business owner, Mom of 2 school-aged kids

Before: “As I started to get older, post children, my period lasts longer.  A full 7 days. Gone are the days where it was all wrapped up in a quick 4 days. Day 1 – light, Day 2 – getting heavy, Days 3 to 5 – heavy, Day 6 & 7 – lingering.”

Which products did you use?
“I used Always Long pads, also either Tampax or Playtex for tampons. I have tried several times to use the compact OB tampons, but could never insert them properly. As time passed, my body started to reject tampons – they literally started falling out.”

Why did you switch?
“Since I started my period, I would read the inserts from the tampon box, talking about toxic shock syndrome.  This was a real fear for me, but as a teenager and young woman, it is mortifying to think that “someone” might know you are menstruating.  After the frustration with the “slipping tampons”, I decided I would switch entirely to pads. A friend told me about Lunapads and the concept of natural, reusable pads. I admit at first I felt like it would be too much work, and I did not trust that fabric pads could hold my flow.  I visited the Lunapads website, and the phrase of “being self sufficient” struck me deeply. I wanted to try the product.”

The Lunapads.com Rx…
the DivaCup
“I decided to try a Diva cup, wow, it’s so comfortable and beats a tampon any day.  I use it when I am out and about and want to forget I have my period. Dancing with my DivaCup is one of my favorite uses.”

Lunapads Heavy Pad & Wing Liner, Long Pad & Liner Insert
“I use the Heavy or Long Pad on my 3rd day and at night.  They are amazingly comfortable and don’t bunch up in the middle like disposable pads do.”

Hipster Lunapanties
“This is a brilliant design. I love them so much, I wear them even when I don’t have my period.”

Lunapads Mini Pad & Liner Insert
“The mini pad works brilliantly on days 6 and 7 when my period lingers on.”

After!
“My concerns of high maintenance and reliability are gone, it’s simple yet satisfying. I feel more connected with myself and proud of the shift I’ve made.”

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  • http://sweetearthphoto.blogspot.com/ Shona Dion

    I have been using Lunapads for years and I cannot imagine my life without them. At night I feel my body is most grateful. I think of how many less tampons I have added to the environment.

  • Sherrie

    I ordered my first Lunapads in December last year. I love them! I have been spreading the word. Women my age and younger show great interest. A couple of weeks ago, I ordered some Luna panties (love ‘em – wish they were cut just a little higher on the waist, but otherwise splendid!). I also decided to order a Diva Cup. I am 48 – nearly 49, and I followed the very stressed guideline of getting Size 2. I really think it is too big. I made sure it was positioned horizontally, and it wasn’t at first – caught on a bone and was upright, but I repositioned it. It was not in too deep – the tab was flush with the opening – everything I read, was followed. I felt pressure – no matter where it was. And that pressure built to become flat uncomfortable. I removed it – I was going shopping and I realized that this was going to get miserable fast, and removed it. OUCH! The thing left a tiny, but noticeable tear! I feel bruised. Not to get too personal, but I don’t know how else to address this intimate question – my ob-gyn told me (after going thru several speculums) that I should remember to tell future docs – long and narrow for the proper speculum. Even with my age (no kids) could it be that I need the smaller size? I want this to work, but I can’t take the size 2 – I still feel bruised – and torn. Because of my age, my periods are changing – getting VERY heavy. I have been using super tampons (didn’t used to use ANY – don’t like ‘em, light flow made them less than comforatable at times for removal) and pads – now Lunapads. I want to stop using tampons – plus with the heavy flow I was thinking a Diva Cup would be a plus. Comments? Anything I’ve said that could lead you to believe I didn’t use it correctly? Any feedback is very welcome.
    Thanks!