Ladies, did you know there is currently a tampon shortage in the U. S. and that there are alternatives other than disposable pads if you need them?

[whirled_up_girl]

If you're like me, you need tampons and pads to be able to function in your daily life or career during your monthly cycle. Well, just like issues such as shortages of toilet paper during the pandemic, and the recent baby formula shortage, many users here have referenced articles highlighting a tampon shortage. However, there are alternatives to use if you can't find tampons and you don't want to be running to the bathroom every 2 hours to change a pad, or if you're using a lot of pads to compensate you might be running low or have a budget. This article mentions some alternative choices.
https://www.prevention.com/health/a40286754/tampon-shortage-inflation-alternatives/ So ladies what are you most likely to use? You can reply anon of course. I'll be investing in some reusable pads. (I left this open for everyone, but I will remove any rude or immature comments).

Menstral Cup

Period Panties (resusable pad like underwear)

Resusable pads

Stopping your period by using birth control

Something else

I'm am a man

[SaoirseS]

No shortage in the Central US right now. If you’re having problems finding them in stores you might consider getting them from Amazon.

[LazerBean]

I wasn't aware there was a shortage.

[whirled_up_girl]

I wasn't really aware till recenlty either, it hasn't really affected my geographic area (the upper midwest) but I've been seeing article and hearing form users here and on facebook that they have noticed supplies in stores.