“This story/review came to us at such a great time. As we approach Earth Day, we’d love to hear what challenges you may take on to become more eco-friendly. Will trying an organic or reusable menstrual product make the list?” – The Be Prepared Period Team

My LunaPads story actually started with a challenge a friend gave me around Easter 2011.  She told me to go garbage free (or only be allowed to use 1 bag of garbage from then until Christmas Eve.  I was doing great until that time of the month came about, I got out my Always pads and said “Oh crap…um what do I do with 8 months of pads if I can’t use garbage?”  So I began going online and looking for options. I found LunaPads.  I liked the idea that they had the replaceable center.  I ordered 6 pad centers and 1 of the pad. I got the cutest design ever, some flowers that looked like the 60s! (my favorite era)  I excused myself for that week of garbage since they hadn’t arrived yet, and threw out the bag. (with actual guilt!) When my products arrived, I was so excited, even though I didn’t have my period I wore them for a week! I just wanted to see how they were. READ MORE… »