1. Why should I choose organic washable menstrual pads over disposables?
Cloth pads are free and clean of the toxins and harsh chemicals found in disposables AND they are so much more comfortable! (more info below question #11)

2. How are Go With The Flo cloth menstrual pads different from other re-usable pads?
Our cloth pads are "all-in-one" which means no assembly required. They are ready to wear without having to stuff a pocket! Our pads have a contoured "hourglass" shape that conforms to your body for a seemless fit. GWTF is the first to use our original wing design that wraps around panties firmly and securely. In fact, it is such a good design that other padmakers now use our wing design!

3. I have a heavy flow. Will I get the protection I need from a cloth pad?
Our line of Super pads have all the layers you need for total protection. The good news it many women notice their flow is not as heavy when using cloth pads as it is when using dispoables or tampons.

4. How do I use a Go With The Flo pad?
Our pads are simple to use. Lay the pad over the gusset of your underwear with the fleece or wool backing underneath. Then wrap the wings around the gusset and snap!

5. What are the differences between the Standard pads and the Petite pads?
Our Standard pads are about 2.5" wide in the center while our Petite pads are about 2" wide. The Petites are also narrower around the front and back, while the Standards provide a bit more coverage. Standards are primarily for average to larger build women. Petites are sized for smaller build women and young girls.

6. How many pads do I need?
Cloth pads should be changed just as often as disposables. A good guideline to use in deciding how many pads you should purchase is to count how many dispoable pads or tampons you use in a 24 hour period and multiply times 2 or 3 days - depending on how frequently you will be laundering them. We offer several different pad sets to make your choice easier and more cost effective.

7. How do I care for my new GWTF pads?
GWTF pads are virtually care free! No soaking is required, but can be helpful in preventing staining. Just launder your pads with towels or cloth diapers (if you use them with your baby) and dry them on the line or in the dryer. Bleach is not recommended for long wear, but small amounts may be used occasionally. The use of dryer sheets and/ or fabric softeners is not advised because these put a water repellent finish on the pads that will keep them from absorbing. See our Care Info for more tips.

8. Can I use your pads for postpartum?
Yes! GWTF 13" Standard Supers and 13" Petite Long Supers are made especially for postpartum use. Other sizes, including the 11" Maxis, are also fabulous!

9. Can I use Go With The Flo pads for incontinence?
Yes! GWTF pads meet a woman's needs throughout her life cycle from menstruation beyond menopause. We provide a wonderful, earth conscious and comfortable alternative to disposable incontinence items.

10. How do I change and store cloth pads when I'm not at home?
We carry drawstring wetbags by E-A-Poo's for just this purpose! Lined with waterproofed fabric, our wetbags discreetly store used pads in your purse or bag.

11. What are the measurements of Go With The Flo pads?

We make it simple to know exactly what you are buying by providing the pad length in it's title. We offer 6", 8", 9", 10", 11", & 13" pads. The centers are 2" wide on our Petite sizes and 2.5" wide on our Standard sizes.

Despite their bleached white appearance, disposables are not sterile. In fact, the synthetics and plastics that they contain create a humid microclimate in an already warm damp area, allowing germs and fungal infections such as thrush to easily breed. In contrast, natural fibers like hemp are anti-bacterial naturally!

So why switch to cloth pads? Here are 10 good reasons taken from our satisfied customers over the years.
1. Many women report a noticeably lesser flow and reduced (or eliminated!) cramping and abdominal discomfort.
2. Dispoable pads and tampons contain toxins linked to cancer.
3. Switching to cloth can clear up chronic yeast infections.
4. Say goodbye to vaginal dryness commonly associated with tampon use
5. No itchiness, stickiness or irritation from the manufactured fibers of disposables.
6. Bamboo velour (what we mainly top our pads with) is organic and very soft against the skin.
7. You've got breathable beautifully hand-dyed, organic pads to choose from instead of sticky bleached plastic & paper.
8. Cloth pads greatly reduce your impact on the Earth's landfills.
9. It's really easy to launder cloth pads! Just add a pre-rinse to your normal wash cycle!
10. Knowing you're doing something good for yourself and the earth gives you something to smile about during your monthly cycle!

Here's a little sanitary napkin history...
Disposable pads were invented - or should we say 'discovered' - in the 1920s when Red Cross nurses made do with bandages for pads. Up until this point, women have used only cloth pads! For the Red Cross nurses, laboring long hours in such unnclean conditions, a disposable pad seemed a common sense, sanitary choice. The idea for disposable pads with adhesive strips was born shortly after, and once the money potential was forseen, the marketing campaigns began. Within a couple generations, the term 'cloth pad' was unheard of and became a ridiculous notion. The fact of the matter is that natural cloth fiber, free from heavy chemicals and processing is not only much healthier for your body but safer for our earth.

The earliest disposables used wood pulp fluff, cellulose wadding, fluff cellulose, or cotton fibers as the absorbent material. The search for a more absorbent and trimmer pad resulted in the use of polymers in the core. The polymer is made of fine particles of an acrylic acid derivative, such as sodium acrylate, potassium acrylate, or an alkyl acrylate. These polymeric particles act as tiny sponges that retain many times their weight in water.

The outer layers, called sheets, are typically made from plastic resins, such as nylon, polyester, polyethylene, or polypropylene. Polypropylene is typically the material used for the permeable top sheet, while polyethylene is the resin of choice for the non-permeable back sheet. The absorbent polymers used in production are often by products from production lines of other chemical industries.