Bathroom & Personal Care

Menstrual pads/tampons

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$30

Starts at

$117/yr

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Menstrual Cup

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A medical-grade silicone menstrual cup lasts up to 10 years and replaces thousands of disposable pads or tampons. The average menstruating person spends about $120/year on disposable products.

Effort

Medium

Cost

$30

Saves / yr

$117

Reusable Cloth Pads

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Washable cloth menstrual pads are comfortable, come in many absorbencies, and last 3-5 years. A starter set of 5-6 pads costs about $40 and replaces hundreds of disposable pads.