With the women in the world suffering from cervical cancer and womb tumors, it leaves little wonder why after knowing more about the tampons on the market.
Companies making tampons include asbestos. We end up bleeding more because of it and, therefore, needing to use more of the product. And since tampons do not fall under the category of ingestion, these products are not considered illegal or dangerous.
Tampons also contain Rayon for absorbency and Dioxin, which is used in bleaching the products. Dioxin is toxic to the immune and reproductive systems and has also been linked to endometriosis and lower sperm counts for men in addition to breaking down the immune system. Despite Dioxin's association with cancer, the EPA maintains that there is no set acceptable level of exposure given that it is cumulative and slow to disintegrate. How then do women quantify 4-5 tampons a day, five days a month, for 38 menstruating years??? And with tampons leaving behind fibers in the vagina, it creates a breeding ground for dioxin! And, thus, another reason TSS occurs.
Who really wants a chemical stick inside their birth canal during the most sensitive time of the month?
If you are wearing pads, you should also know that the "free and light and carefree" is made from cellulose gel and not cotton. More than 3 hours of usage maximum leaves you at risk to bacterial action in your genital area and may even result in cervical cancer or other complications!
Make the switch. It's worth it.
Use tampons made from 100% cotton that are unbleached. Organic tampons are free of GMOs, herbicides and pesticides, and chlorine. We buy ours from Trader Joes and Whole Foods (they also have organic pads). The price is comparable, and when you factor in future hospital fees, organic tampons actually are far less expensive.
Essence magazine had a small article about this and mentions two manufacturers of a cotton tampon alternative. The companies are: Organic Essentials 800.765.6491 and Terra Femme 800.755.0212.
And Thank You Danielle Lawson of the NY State Health Field Insurance Examiner (dlawson@ins.state.ny.us) and Deloris Campbell of Women In Need, Inc (dcampbell@w-i-n.org) for turning women on to this important issue!
Feeling moved?!
Spread the word. Tell your friends, your friends' friends, your mother, your aunt, your sister, your cousin... You can also call and write to the 800 numbers listed on the boxes. Let them know that we demand a safe product ALL COTTON UNBLEACHED TAMPONS.
Companies making tampons include asbestos. We end up bleeding more because of it and, therefore, needing to use more of the product. And since tampons do not fall under the category of ingestion, these products are not considered illegal or dangerous.
Tampons also contain Rayon for absorbency and Dioxin, which is used in bleaching the products. Dioxin is toxic to the immune and reproductive systems and has also been linked to endometriosis and lower sperm counts for men in addition to breaking down the immune system. Despite Dioxin's association with cancer, the EPA maintains that there is no set acceptable level of exposure given that it is cumulative and slow to disintegrate. How then do women quantify 4-5 tampons a day, five days a month, for 38 menstruating years??? And with tampons leaving behind fibers in the vagina, it creates a breeding ground for dioxin! And, thus, another reason TSS occurs.
Who really wants a chemical stick inside their birth canal during the most sensitive time of the month?
If you are wearing pads, you should also know that the "free and light and carefree" is made from cellulose gel and not cotton. More than 3 hours of usage maximum leaves you at risk to bacterial action in your genital area and may even result in cervical cancer or other complications!
Make the switch. It's worth it.
Use tampons made from 100% cotton that are unbleached. Organic tampons are free of GMOs, herbicides and pesticides, and chlorine. We buy ours from Trader Joes and Whole Foods (they also have organic pads). The price is comparable, and when you factor in future hospital fees, organic tampons actually are far less expensive.
Essence magazine had a small article about this and mentions two manufacturers of a cotton tampon alternative. The companies are: Organic Essentials 800.765.6491 and Terra Femme 800.755.0212.And Thank You Danielle Lawson of the NY State Health Field Insurance Examiner (dlawson@ins.state.ny.us) and Deloris Campbell of Women In Need, Inc (dcampbell@w-i-n.org) for turning women on to this important issue!
Feeling moved?!
Spread the word. Tell your friends, your friends' friends, your mother, your aunt, your sister, your cousin... You can also call and write to the 800 numbers listed on the boxes. Let them know that we demand a safe product ALL COTTON UNBLEACHED TAMPONS.
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