Durability and responsibility: Why teach your teen to use reusable period protection?

With the scandal around the composition of disposable pads and tampons, menstrual health and feminine protection suddenly became a hot topic. Alternatives to tampons and pads have since been developed and are becoming more and more common in the menstrual routines of many women and teenagers.

Healthier, more eco-friendly, more practical, more comfortable, more reliable and more discreet, reusable period protection is revolutionising our periods and our menstrual cycles! At last we have a choice! We’re no longer polluting! And above all, we’re finally using safe products that respect our health, our bodies, our intimacy and the planet. 

So whether it’s a menstrual cup, period panties, a menstrual sponge, a menstrual disc or a washable pad, our teens have plenty of options so they no longer have to suffer through their periods. 

It’s essential today to inform your teen about the different options available and to teach her how to use reusable period products. What are the real benefits for her? Is it easy to build this kind of routine? Why is it better and more interesting for her?

Are you particularly curious about period products for teenagers? About the pollution caused by menstrual waste? About possible alternatives? And also about puberty, first periods and adolescence? You’ll find tons of useful info right here! Welcome, and happy reading!

Both period underwear and the menstrual cup have two major advantages: they produce no waste, making them eco-friendly, and they are much healthier for your health.

No more packs, no more cardboard, no more plastic, no more wrappers, no more sticky tabs: period panties, just like the menstrual cup, have the huge advantage of producing zero waste! With them, there’s nothing to throw in the bin. An eco-friendly benefit that really matters at a time when the plastic continent in the Pacific Ocean keeps growing!

“With reusable period products, we no longer leave non-recyclable waste behind us!”

Choosing a reusable menstrual protection for your teen means educating and raising her awareness of today’s environmental issues. It allows her to avoid creating pollution with her period in a simple, effective way. It’s a concrete way to reduce her waste and do something good for the planet. Using disposable menstrual products causes a significant amount of pollution that builds up month after month, year after year...

Reusable period products are made from healthier materials than disposable ones. Their composition is completely transparent. At last, we know what we’re using every month. It may seem crazy, but for decades, women and teenagers used intimate products without knowing their exact composition. Manufacturers and brands were under no obligation to disclose what was in tampons and pads.

With teen period underwear or a teen menstrual cup, there’s no longer any risk of contact with chlorine derivatives, pesticides, hydrocarbons or tar. No more irritation, dryness, allergies, intimate discomfort or itching!

Good to know: At Louloucup, all period underwear have clear and accessible ingredient information on every product page. All the linings of our underwear are made from certified organic cotton. The fabrics used are tested by independent laboratories to ensure they are non-toxic. Our textile analysis report is always available.

Reusable period protection has several undeniable advantages for teenagers experiencing their first periods.

No more constant trips to the bathroom: reusable, long-lasting period protection is easy to use and far more practical day to day than tampons or pads. Thanks to their high absorbency or capacity, you’re covered for much longer. You feel less stressed, less preoccupied, and your mental load is lighter.

Teen girls want discretion. Good news: menstrual cups and washable period underwear are super discreet or even invisible under clothes.

• Quick reminder: the cup is an internal menstrual protection, so nothing sticks out – you can’t get more invisible than a cup! Period panties are also super discreet. Invisible seamless styles or those with flat seams are surprisingly thin and soft, with a second-skin feel. No one would ever guess that an absorbent panty is holding your menstrual flow under your jeans (the Liv teen or Lucie teen styles are ultra discreet)!
  
  
• The really good news: no more stress in PE class – teens can wear their fitted sports shorts or leggings without worrying, with no visible lines or marks on their bum.

The teen menstrual cup and teen period underwear are extremely safe and reliable reusable period products. They can handle the heaviest menstrual flows without saturating or leaking. No risk of stains or leaks, day or night! 

Washable, long-lasting and reusable, period products like the cup or period underwear (and let’s not forget washable pads) help you save a lot of money. No more monthly trips to the store for another pack of pads, panty liners or tampons!

Yes, it’s eco-friendly, practical, discreet and economical, but let’s not forget comfort! Our teens deserve to experience periods as calmly and pleasantly as possible, with soft, well-cut period underwear. Louloucup panties are lined with organic cotton, a natural material that guarantees real comfort all day and all night long!

What does Louloucup offer for teenagers experiencing their first period? 

• washable teen period panties, 
• teen menstrual swimsuits that are absorbent on the inside and waterproof on the outside,
• as well as ultra-soft, flexible, easy-to-use period cups. 

The soft Turquoise cup from Louloucup is perfect for teens. It’s super soft, hypoallergenic, made from BPA-free medical-grade silicone and made in France! Nothing but good points for this sturdy, long-lasting little reservoir – really handy, invisible and ideal for swimming, for example!

The teen menstrual cup requires a bit of patience and a certain level of comfort with your body, as well as with the sight of blood. This reusable period product is therefore not suitable for every young girl.

Also, and this can’t be stressed enough, a menstrual cup is an internal period protection. Just like a tampon, the cup must be removed every 4 to 6 hours and emptied and washed so that bacteria don’t proliferate.