Feminine Hygiene Info Now on Healthy Living Section of Site
In our Healthy Living section, we’ve given you tips on how to avoid chemicals in your cosmetics, food, and in many other facets of daily life. But what about your period?
The vagina is a mucus membrane. It absorbs. If you’re using conventional tampons and pads, your vagina is absorbing pesticide residue and dioxins, both common in conventional feminine hygiene product manufacture, and which have been linked to reproductive health problems.
Check out our new addition to the healthy living section for alternatives to conventional tampons and pads, and a more complete explanation of what exactly is in conventional feminine hygiene products.
To learn more about organic cotton tampons, check out this great video from Seventh Generation.
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October 1st, 2010 at 9:55 am
Thanks, PP, for looking after our health. I am a little disturbed that you are doing so with what is obviously a brand ad. Other manufacturers (Natracare comes to mind, there are others) make similar products and have long track record of looking out for women’s health. I hope you will consider providing good information about the risks of chemicals in feminine products without favoring one brand in the future.
October 1st, 2010 at 10:03 am
Susan, thank you very much for your comment. We were unaware of Natracare, but are more than happy to spread the word about them. Our goal is to equip our readers with as much information as possible so they may make healthier decisions and live healthier lives. Can you please email me with more info about that brand and any others you know of? (alafayette@ppnne.org) Thanks again for your help and suggestions! Amy, PPNNE
August 16th, 2011 at 6:48 pm
There is also fresh control, the feminine wash. It’s a non soap cleanser that has the same PH as the vagina as well as being hypoallergenic and non scented.
August 25th, 2011 at 12:06 am
Have you tried this wash?
September 1st, 2011 at 12:16 am
yes I have actually. I have had really great results.