General FAQ
Are menstrual cups, pads, or underwear better than tampons and sanitary pads?
The most important question is what is better, more comfortable, or safer for you, personally. We can tell you that studies have shown that 70% of women using cups or reusable pads and period panties have felt fewer cramps while on period.
Also, the use of the menstrual cup showed no adverse effects on the vaginal flora, as an aggregating outcome from 43 studies and 3319 participants have shown, check more here.
While using our cups, pads, and underwear chemicals are not transferred to the body through sweat or directly into the vagina. Take into account that tampons absorb the natural secretions and can create dryness and infections. This is one motive to use reusable products, which are safer for your body month by month, for years.
Who should use menstrual cups? What about pads and period underwear?
Cups are perfect for women with heavy menstrual flow, but can also be used by virgins. For extra protection, you can use a washable pad or period underwear.
All these products are a good fit if you are concerned about all the waste generated by intimate products, but also if you care about having fewer chemicals absorbed by your body.
Cups, reusable pads, and period underwear are cheaper than monthly bought products, as you can use it, once purchased, for a minimum of 2 years.
How much money will I save using reusable period products?
35 years x 12 periods x 5 days average = 2100 days of period/ 5 years and 8 months of continuous period days – Crazy right?
4 period underwear/ day x 2100 days= 8400 period underwear
0.6 EUR/ pad x 8400 period underwear = 5040 EUR / IN A LIFETIME
FEMI.EKO® ’S PERIOD UNDERWEAR
In 35 YEARS you should change the period of Femi.eko sustainable products by about 7 times.
Let’s say you buy 6 period products during this time.
7 x 6 = 42 period underwear in a lifetime
25 EUR x 42 period underwear = 1050 EUR/ IN A LIFETIME
Are there any smells that I should be concerned about?
Cups will prevent any menstrual blood from entering into contact with air, so bacteria will not be created and, therefore no smell will be generated.
Pads and period underwear are made out of safe materials that block smells, even though, on the other hand, blood will always have a specific smell. We would say that smells are normal and Ok and encourage you to embrace your body as it is perfect, with its imperfections.
Very important: Our products are not sprayed nor do we use chemicals to block smells. You should not spray your intimate products, as perfume is not safe for the intimate area.
How fast does Femi.Eko® deliver?
Paid orders placed before 11 A.M. (Mon-Fri, except public holidays) are guaranteed to be shipped the same day by SAMEDAY, GLS or DHL. Generally, you can expect the products within 2 to 4 days after the order was confirmed.
How does the SATISFACTION GUARANTEE work?
Femi.Eko® will accept returns and exchanges within 90 days after you received the products, by exchanging the product with another that fits better your needs.
What makes the exchange and return so simple and fair at Femi.Eko®?
Is Femi.Eko® also socially engaged?
Yes.
First of all, we all participate positively in the Planet’s protection by purchasing suitanable products, plastic-free and thus providing less waste of sanitary products.
Care for the Planet is not just a statement, but we have associated with Tree For the Future to plant trees and create local farms, while providing better impact for the air, ground and families. Majority of the farms are women owned and we are happy to bring a little bit of value in their life.
What packaging Femieko is using?
All our products come with the PLASTIC FREE promise. We do not coat with plastic our boxes and we use packaging made from FSC certified, 100% recyclable materials. Some of the boxes we use are also 100% from recycled paper.
Want to take an extra step? When you choose to “undress” the packaging from the products, we’ll send your order in a Naked Box (if you have more than 3 products in your basket, and as a reward you’ll also get a -20% discount code for future orders).
When shipping, we use custom-made biodegradable bags, made out of corn. Cut out the shipping label and compost our Planet.Eko green bag in your home compost or use it to make a fun garden activity with you kids.
Better for you, better for the Planet!
How to grow the Seed paper received in the package?
With each order, you will get a seed paper, which will bloom once planted.
Steps for growing the seeds:
- Tear the paper in pieces
- Germinate the paper pieces in water for 12 hours
- Plant it in a pot, 1 cm under the ground
- Add water each 2-3 days, do not over float
- Wait for about 3-4 weeks
- Plants will start growing
- Flowers will bloom.
Enjoy the beauty of our Marigold flowers.