August

What's in the box: A box holds the mix of organic cotton tampons, pads and liners you choose for your flow, and you can add a reusable period cup.

August is a US period care brand that sells tampons, pads and liners made with 100% organic cotton, plus a reusable period cup. The subscription works as a build your own box. You pick the products and absorbencies that suit your flow and mix and match them, and the site says you can modify, skip or cancel at any time. Boxes start from $7.19, and US orders over $60 ship free. The brand focuses on comfort and on avoiding irritants, and it describes its products as organic, non-toxic and hypoallergenic. It backs this up with its own customer survey, so treat those figures as marketing rather than independent testing. August also puts its values up front. It donates 2 pads with every order, has run a tampon tax back program since May 2023, and partners with schools and organizations to get period products to people who need them. The products are also sold in physical stores, so the subscription is mainly about convenience. The site doesn't make clear how much you save by subscribing compared with buying single orders or shopping in a store, so compare prices before you commit. If you want organic cotton basics delivered on a flexible schedule, this is a simple and sensible option.