Why Gen Z Is Ditching Disposables for Cups & Discs
Why Gen Z Is Ditching Disposables for Cups & Discs
Comfort, health, and sustainability in every cycle 🌍
Periods are universal, but the products we use don’t have to be. Across the world, Gen Z is leading a movement: ditching disposable pads and tampons for reusable menstrual cups and discs. It’s about more than products — it’s about comfort, health, and the planet.
🌸 Why Gen Z Is Making the Switch
This generation is rewriting the story around periods. Instead of accepting discomfort, high costs, and endless waste, they’re asking for better.
- 🌍 Sustainability → Disposables generate over 200,000 tons of waste every year and take centuries to break down (UNEP, National Geographic).
- 💸 Savings → The average person spends thousands on disposables in a lifetime, while one cup or disc lasts for years.
- 🔎 Transparency → Hume’s has no hidden chemicals, dyes, or plastics. Just safe, medical-grade silicone.
Gen Z cares about where their money goes, and they choose brands that care back.
💜 Breaking the Fears Around Cups & Discs
If you’ve never used one, switching can feel intimidating. Common worries include:
- “What if it leaks?”
- “How do I insert it?”
- “Is it sanitary?”
Here’s the truth:
- ✅ Up to 12 hours of leak-proof protection (day or night).
- ✅ The learning curve is real — but most users say it gets easy after a couple of cycles.
- ✅ Safe and simple to clean — just wash and sterilize between periods.
Think of it like switching from glasses to contacts: new at first, but freeing once you adjust.
✨ Comfort & Health Benefits
Disposable pads and tampons can cause dryness, irritation, and discomfort. Cups and discs are designed to move with your body — whether you’re in class, at work, or out with friends.
- Soft, flexible silicone = comfort all day
- No dryness or chemical exposure
- Overnight protection without waking up for bathroom trips
- Better for active lifestyles — from sports to long shifts
- Unlike tampons, which carry a small risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome (CDC), cups and discs are safe for longer wear when cleaned properly
🚫 Stains, Shame & Shifting the Narrative
Every menstruator knows the fear of stains: at school, on a date, even at home. For too long, period leaks have been treated as embarrassing.
But here’s the truth: menstrual blood isn’t dirty. It’s natural — and Gen Z is pushing back against shame. Reusables help reduce accidents, but even more importantly, they start changing how we think about periods.
Some still feel uncomfortable with menstrual blood — even rejecting the idea of using cups or discs. In many cultures, like in parts of Mexico, menstrual blood has long been taboo. That mindset is slowly shifting, and Gen Z is at the center of breaking those barriers.
As climate activist Greta Thunberg said: “You are never too small to make a difference.”
And Gandhi reminded us: “A small change will shake the world.”
Each reusable cup or disc means fewer disposables, less waste, and a healthier relationship with your body.
🌟 Ready to Ditch Disposables?
At Hume’s Period Care, we believe your period deserves better. Our menstrual cups and discs are designed for comfort, safety, and sustainability — trusted by more than 1,000 women across the U.S.
Make the switch. Join the movement.