Popsugar Health & Fitness Periods 8 Reusable Period Care Products to Try 8 Period Care Products You Can Reuse Every Month 9 June 2021 by Victoria Moorhouse Image Source: saalt As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. If you're trying to reduce the waste you produce while on your period, reusable menstrual care products are the way to go. Switching from single-use items like tampons to a menstrual cup might come to mind, and that's a fantastic option, but there are plenty of other reliable, eco-friendly products out there too. Ahead, are eight items that'll help you make your period-care routine more sustainable. Another bonus? They'll probably save you some money in the long-run too. Nixit Menstrual Cup Image Source: letsnixit.com As Nixit explains, the Nixit Menstrual Cup ($42) sits above the vaginal canal and under the cervix to collect fluid during your period. Because of where it's placed in the body, it doesn't require suction to stay in place, which may be appealing to someone who has an IUD. Unlike tampons, which should only be worn for up to eight hours, this period-care product can be worn for up to 12 hours. Not a bad option for nighttime, right? Nixit Menstrual Cup $42 from letsnixit.com Buy Now Thinx re.t.a Tampon Applicator Image Source: shethinx.com Designed to be used with applicator-free tampons, the FDA-cleared, reusable Thinx re.t.a Tampon Applicator ($60) could help you limit the amount of single-use plastic applicators you toss in the trash can each month. (Unfortunately, tampon applicators cannot be recycled.) Thinx re.t.a Tampon Applicator $60 from shethinx.com Buy Now Rael Organic Cotton Reusable Panty Liners Image Source: getrael.com Rael Organic Cotton Reusable Panty Liners ($30 for three pads) stay in place via fabric wings that snap together and can be washed after every use. Rael Organic Cotton Reusable Panty Liners $30 from getrael.com Buy Now Saalt Menstrual Cup Image Source: target.com Like many menstrual cups, the hypoallergenic Saalt Menstrual Cup ($33) sits in the vaginal canal to collect menstrual fluid. This one cup can hold the equivalent of four tampons worth of fluid. Saalt also offers menstrual cups in a variety of different sizes to allow customers to find their perfect fit. Saalt Menstrual Cup $33 from target.com Buy Now Aisle Maxi Pad Image Source: periodaisle.com Prefer pads to tampons or menstrual cups? Go for a reusable version, like the Aisle Maxi Pad ($19). These maxi pads absorb four tampons worth of fluid and snap in place via fabric wings. Just wash them when you're through. Aisle Maxi Pad $19 from periodaisle.com Buy Now Proof. Mesh Hipster Leakproof Underwear Image Source: shopproof.com Nowadays, you can find period underwear in several different sizes, colours, and prints, but we're really into the mesh detail on the Proof. Mesh Hipster Leakproof Underwear ($39). This particular style is ideal for someone with a heavy period, as it can hold up to four tampons worth of fluid. Proof. Mesh Hipster Leakproof Underwear $39 from shopproof.com Buy Now Knix Leakproof Classic One-Piece Image Source: knix.com Forgot to pack tampons for the pool? That's no problem when you have a period-proof bathing suit. The Knix Leakproof Classic One-Piece ($105) is specifically designed to absorb fluid and prevent leaks, making lounging in the sun or splashing around in the water all the more enjoyable. Knix Leakproof Classic One-Piece $105 from knix.com Buy Now Thinx Training Shorts Image Source: shethinx.com Give leak-proof activewear a go during your next period workout with the Thinx Training Shorts ($65). Available in black and kale, these shorts can absorb up to five tampons worth of fluid. Thinx Training Shorts $65 from shethinx.com Buy Now PeriodsHealthy Living