I've been using reusable pads to capture leaks from a menstrual cup for the last 6 years but have always been aware of a smell not dissimilar to ammonia from my pads. I've had every thought, that I'm incontinent, have an infection, you name it but I'm not and I don't so I have spent every month just changing pads regularly and hoping noone else can smell the odour (which is really strong at times). I figured it was just part and parcel of reusable pads. I'm deliberately not mincing my words here because there will be plenty of women in a similar boat.
Anyway, fast forward to a couple of weeks ago. I had bamboo lined pads I think they were and being the mum of two daughters started thinking about what their experience may be of periods when they start. I was slightly horrified at the price of these pads but after reading a number of reviews saying they don't smell I concluded other people maybe were having similar experiences to me. So I took my chance, ordered two medium for daytime and two of the heavy/ultra for night times because as highly as I rate the menstrual cup, when you're heavy, you leak.
As soon as I opened them (beautifully packaged btw) they felt ultra soft. I've had my first period to put them to the test and there is NO SMELL. None. Absolutely NONE even though I tested one of the pads wearing it the entire day.
They are very comfortable. I wish the poppers did up on themselves when you take them off just so they could be closed before getting washed but it's no big deal. I am so grateful I've discovered them and I shall invest each month to build up a collection ready for my own children's future periods.
I wish I had realised years ago that I could help the environment and do it in comfort.

I have ordered the three different sizes of Wear Em Out and find the largest one the most secure and comfortable. I do not have periods but like the security of wearing the pads. They are very expensive to initially buy but they last for years. It is also great knowing I am not putting sanitary towels in landfill. They are easy to wash and dry. The only downside I would say is they may be difficult to put on if you are not able to use your hands for any reason as they have poppers to seal them around the knickers

this is my first reusable pad and I really really love it, definitely going to buy some more

I've tried a few different types of reusable pads and these are my faves! Never had an issue with them staying in place

Big fan of all of Wear Em Out's reusable pads - they're the best ones I've tried & I love the Mega Flo for extra support on my heavy days.