When we first published this guide, we reviewed twenty cups — because in 2016 the market was a wild west of tiny brands. A decade later the field has consolidated around a handful of excellent, medical-grade silicone cups sold in every Target, and a whole new shape has arrived: the menstrual disc. This full 2026 rewrite covers both, and what happened to the brands we used to recommend.
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Our original guide reviewed nineteen cloth pads. Since then the reusable-period world has been turned upside down: period underwear went mainstream, the market leader got caught with forever chemicals in its fabric, and the company that invented the cloth-pad category changed its name. This 2026 rewrite covers both cloth pads and period underwear — and only brands whose fabric has independently tested clean.
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The tampon aisle changed more in the last three years than in the previous twenty: a headline-making study found trace metals in tampons, the FDA answered it with its own testing, Playtex and o.b. changed owners, and Tampax’s organic line quietly vanished. This 2026 rewrite of our guide covers what’s actually on the shelf now — and clears up the scary headlines first.
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So, what is a menstrual calendar? Well, simply put – it’s a way to track your menstrual cycle, so you’re not left wondering when you’ll get your period. This will help you plan a trip or special event. It’s also useful if you’re trying to conceive. You can start creating your menstrual calendar today, or wait until the first day of your next period.
If you’re anything like me, you like to record everything. A record of things can help you feel more in control, and this is also the case with a menstrual calendar.
It’s great to have an good idea of when your period is coming, and not to get get caught out unexpectedly. An excellent proactive measure is to make and keep this type of calendar.
Maybe you have never heard of the Mooncup or you want to try menstrual cups, but there are so many options out there you are left wondering which is the best option for you.
It can be confusing trying to decide which is better when it comes to pads vs tampons. Maybe your parents have one opinion, your friends have another and then there is all the marketing thrown at you from the giant companies that make these products to factor into the mix.
What you need are some unbiased facts. Take a look at the pros and cons of each option so you can decide for yourself which is right for you.
Are you trying to decide what’s best – menstrual cups vs tampons? Maybe you have thought of switching to the menstrual cup, and you use tampons now. This comparison will lay out the facts so you can decide for yourself.
What’s the big deal with Lunette Menstrual cups? Are they really as great as some people say? Our Lunette cup review will show you!
The Instead Softcup is a popular disposable, easy to use menstrual cup. If you have not tried it yet, check out our Instead Softcup review to get the latest information on this innovative and, dare I say, liberating product.
If you are looking for information about the Diva cup or Diva cup reviews, this Diva cup review will tell you the truth about this popular menstrual cup.
