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Articles on Cloth Pad Use

What is the cheapest pad? What is the best value? - An article on finding value for money.
Why cloth pads cost what they do - Talks about some of the hidden costs in pad making and why pads are priced as highly as they are.
Wear & Care of Cloth pads - A brief guide to wearing and washing cloth pads.
Understanding Fabrics - A brief rundown on some commonly used Cloth Pad fabrics.

General Cloth Pad Articles

Cloth Menstrual Pads - About Cloth Menstrual Pads.
"Mama Pads" - What the term is, why some women find it offensive and why it is used.
The Problem in Africa - About the lack of menstrual products that young women in Africa face.

Make Your Own Cloth Pad Articles

Beveled Core Tutorial - How to make a layered core in a pad for a thinner feel without sacrificing absorbency.
Hidden Core Tutorial - How to make a core that is sewn to a hidden layer rather than sewn to the top of the pad.
How to Photograph your Pads - How to make photos of your pads turn out as well as you can make them.
How create your own pad pattern - How to draft your very own pad pattern
How do I photograph thee, let me count the ways - Another article on photographing pads, this one showing different backgrounds




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We are looking for original articles (must be written by YOU), on Menstrual related topics. Such as using cloth pads, sponges or menstrual cups, your experiences with reusable menstrual products, DIY guides (with images showing the steps), how to bring the subject up with friends/family/partners etc.


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