A tampon shortage in the U.S. this summer has put a spotlight on menstrual product alternatives.
ABC News Photo Illustration / Alex GilbeauxPads are the most well-known alternative to tampons and the most easily accessible, according to Shepherd.
"As far as waste is concerned, reusable cloth pads are a great alternative," she said. "You're going to able to wash them and they give you about four to eight hours of protection." "Pads really kind of create an atmosphere and an environment for people to have easy access to something that really has [been] designed to cater to the duration and flow of every individual," said Shepherd.Menstrual cups and menstrual discs are both objects that are inserted into the vagina to absorb period blood, according to Shepherd.
Both options are inserted at home, not at a doctor's office, and offer up to 12 hours of protection, according to Shepherd.
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