How much can a Pixie Cup save you?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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On average, we bleed from 5-7 days and menstruates from age 13 till 51. That equals a total of (ready for it?) 456 periods over those 38 years! You’re incredible.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Now 456 is a huge number! Let’s talk in more tangible figures. We’re going to calculate the difference in costs over 5 years (or 60 periods) so you can get a general idea of how much you’ll save in a feasible amount of time!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Ready for the numbers?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The average box of tampons (talking store brand) is about $4. Now, there is a lot coming out recently about what’s actually in tampons and how we are wise to start reaching for the organic options. So if you’d rather have the top-shelf stuff, we’re looking at potentially $7 for a month’s supply. The average person changes their tampon every 4 hours. Using 1 tampon every 4 hours equals 6 tampons per day. Multiply 6 tampons by the number of days you bleed (five days on average) and you’re using 30 tampons per period. Multiply that by 60 periods you’ll get in 5 years and boom: 1,800 tampons. At 36 tampons per box, that’s 50 boxes of tampons at $7 each. So, over the course of five years, that’s going to cost you $350.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Still a die-hard pad user? Here are some numbers for you! Let's say you change your pad every 4 hours. A pack of 40 pads can cost also around $7 per package for a standard brand or $8 for an organic option. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Using one pad every 4 hours = 6 pads per day. Multiply 6 pads by the number of days you bleed (5 days on average) and you’re using 30 pads per cycle. If you have 60 periods and you’re using 30 pads per cycle, you’ll be using 1800 pads. With 40 pads per pkg and an average price ticket of $8, you’re spending $360 in 5 years. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Our combo packs average $25 and the can last you up to 10 years! So your period cost for a decade literally becomes $25.