Every month, the majority of cyclic women use, during their menstrual periods, sanitary napkins or tampons. The studies now prove it: these feminine hygiene products are full of toxic products harmful to their health. Directly in contact with the vaginal mucous membranes, these menstrual protections from the large-scale distribution greatly disturb women on their health system. But not only, the environment also finds itself polluted by new additional waste.
Toxic chemicals in your sanitary pads
The media and scientists have really taken an interest in the last few years. From then on, they managed to prove the severe consequences on metabolism and health, such as disorders of fertilityIt can also cause immune system and endocrine gland disorders. And that's only through the monthly use of these types of products. Moreover, some women are confronted with it every day because they wear, in addition, panty liners daily. Indeed, the risk is really present, analyses were made in them and traces of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) would have been found.
For many years, PAHs have been highly studied because they are compounds found in all environmental media and that showhigh toxicity. Although they are not listed in the Stockholm Convention.related to .persistent organic pollutants.(POP)2, they are listed as such in the Aarhus Protocol(source wikipedia).
But that's not all: plastics, dioxins - a persistent organic pollutant - and other disruptors such as absorbent powders are found in your sanitary pads. To date, flavors may also be included in some compositions. What nonsense!
What about tampons?
Do you know the composition of a tampon? No ? Except for the manufacturers, no one really knows it so do you sincerely want to put in you a product whose composition is not known?
Alternatives for living with your period naturally
Fortunately, some structures have studied the problem and have initiated an ecological and biological process to allow women to live their menstruation healthier.
- Disposable sanitary napkins from the organic label. They are certified chemical free and made of untreated and unbleached organic cotton. This type of sanitary napkins are available mainly in organic shop>.
- Washable sanitary napkins that reuse monthly after a washing machine cleaning. Just like cloth diapers for newborns, these new generation wipes remind our grandmothers of their ancient ways. Very colorful or instead with a more natural design, these washable towels allow you to adopt a little fantasy in your daily life. Because they are designed to facilitate the life of women, washable pads come in many sizes and shapes depending on the flow or anatomy of each.
- The menstrual cup. It' s a surgical silicone receptacle that is inserted into the vagina so that it can collect menstrual blood. Being able to stay in place much longer than a tampon, the menstrual cup has been adopted by more and more women to date. For an eco-responsible vision, the menstrual cup is ideal. Nevertheless, a perfect use, the "cup" requires an optimal hygiene: regular change, cleaning, sterilization, etc.
Nevertheless, let's not forget the risk of toxic shock syndrome, which is as present as for a tampon!
- Period panties made its appearance a few months ago on the French network and it seems to satisfy users. Designed to prevent leakage, these panties allow you to experience your period without hassle or ecological concerns because they are simply used like a classic panty.
- Free Instinctive Flow: a method that teaches you to really get to know your body to detect the bodily signs that flow is coming. With this technique, the regulated woman simply empties her flow as naturally as possible, to the toilet.
As natural alternatives are becoming more and more common, why wouldn't you try one or another approach to increase your wellness capital. Of course, each woman will find her advantage in one method or the other. In addition to health and ecological capital, the settled woman must feel confident and comfortable with her method.