Ive used cloth, washable pads since I first learned about them in 2007. Besides being better for the environment and money saving, they are more comfortable and absorbent than disposables. Disposable pads/ tampons contain very toxic chemicals and if you are trying to become healthier, especially reduce toxins in your body, you need to stop using them. If you can’t do washables, you can choose to either buy organic cotton disposable pad and tampons, but they aren’t cheap.

Gladrags is an online store that sells washable pads and menstrual cups. I’ve recommended them to clients since 2008. The website answers all your questions about sizes , how to use and how to wash and care. Check out their website here: https://gladrags.com/?aff=33

if you would rather use organic disposable pads and tampons, I recommend Natracare. There link to purchase them on amazon below.

When the ligaments of the uterus become overstretched,, the uterus drops lower than it ideally should be and is called a prolapsed uterus. There are 4 stages of prolapse. Common symptoms are incontinence, painfu/ uncomfortable sex, heavyness in the pelvis or inability to have sex. ,

​ In the images below, the bottom Left is a uterus at stage zero, where it should be. The bottom right is a uterus at stage 4, so low it falls through and partially hangs out the vagina. The top 2 images show the stages of prolapse.

The prolapsed uterus may also tip back and rest on the rectum, this would cause constipation or discomfort with sex. It may also tip too far forward and apply pressure to the bladder and cause frequent urination.

Massage to lift the uterus helps with these symptoms, but may be temporary if the prolapse is stage 3/4. You should practice self massage and specific exercises to help take strain of the ligaments of theuterus. This could help the ligaments shorten a bit. I teach clients to use inversions, massage their uterus while inverted, and how to use other tools to help lift it.

Castor oil packs are a staple in natural fertility enhancement. They were recommended by Edgar Cayce for healing many ailments. For enhanced fertility, the pack can be placed over the uterus or over the liver. It helps prevent and heal endometriosis, fibroids, polyps, cysts, balance hormones and enhance fertility.

 SETTING UP THE CASTOR OIL PACKS
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1. Choose a location you will be laying down. Your bed, couch or yoga mat. 
   
2. To protect your furniture , place one trash bag where you will be laying down. Place a little higher than your bra strap at the top and your tailbone at the bottom. Place one towel over that trash bag. 
   
3. Use the second trash bag to prepare your wool flannel. Open the trash bag to the size that you need, which is enough to cover the sides of your bellow and from below the bra strap to bikini line. Place the trash bag on a kitchen counter and place the flannel in the center. 
4. At this point, it’s easier to watch this video to see how it’s done: https://youtu.be/MiHIE1aJJUY
5. Slowly pour a thin stream of castor oil onto wool flannel in either horizontal or vertical rows , until flannel is covered in castor oil. Fold the flannel in half and press the flannel onto the oil. Add more castor oil in the same way, either horizontal or vertical rows. Then fold the flannel again and press it to spread the oil. The flannel should be saturated in oil but not dripping. Squeeze out any excess/ dripping into your sink. Now fold the trash bag over the flannel and put your hot water bottle (filled with hot water) or heating pad over that to warm it up. 
6. Lay down in the area you set up and place a pillow under your knees and another under your head. Place soaked flannel over your entire abdomen. Keep the second trash bag over the flannel to trap the heat and you can place the hot water bottle or heat pad over that. Place towel #2 over everything and tuck under you to trap heat.
7. Remove everything after 45 minutes. Store flannel in a glass jar and in the fridge and reuse up to one year. ​