Menstrual stuff.
What you put in your πΈmatters.
This post might even get banned, because there are still cave men running the show, but I don't even care, so let's dive into the wonderful world of feminine products anyways.
Our πΈs are highly sensitive and highly important to our overall health and happiness, and yet many commercial feminine hygiene products contain synthetic materials and chlorine, both of which can be extremely harmful to our overall health.
Traditional tampons and pads are made with either traditionally grown cotton (meaning pesticides or insecticides were used), synthetic rayon (which aids in absorbency) or a mix of both. The materials used in these may also be treated with fragrances to control odor. Applicators for traditional tampons are typically made of a smooth, pearly plastic that makes insertion easier.
The rayon used in traditional tampons is made from cellulose fibers derived from wood pulp that's usually bleached. This would introduce trace amounts of dioxins into the material. So, in other words, you're exposing your BFF to horrible chemicals that can affect your entire body without you knowing it.
Have you noticed an increasingly popular trend of exposing your veejayjay with only natural products? Well, that's because organic tampons and pads are made with cotton grown without pesticides or insecticides and are free of fragrances.
Applicators for organic tampons are made from biodegradable materials, or they may also not come with an applicator at all. They're better for you and better for the environment at the same time.
So, next time Aunt Flow pays you your monthly visit, make sure that you choose natural products over traditional ones. There's a bunch of pretty awesome brands around. (My favorites? @publicgoods for sure #notanad)
