I'm a bloody mess
18 Feb
I got my period today. (“So that’s why she’s been such a bitch lately.”)
So naturally I’m thinking about tampons. Like anyone with half a brain, I switched a few years back to 100% organic cotton tampons which claim to be ”totally chlorine free” and “perfume free.” What did you say? You’re still using Playtex, Tampax or one of the other brand of plugs we grew up on? WAKE UP CALL. Most tampons are made with rayon (a synthetic fiber) and some still contain a known toxic by-product called dioxin, which the EPA determined causes cancer in animals. Not to mention the who-knows-what they infuse to create the artifical fragrance that’s supposed to make your vagina smell prettier.
What? TMI? How about this? My privates are so sensitive even organic cotton tampons irritate me. I think it’s time to switch to Glad Rags.
TIPS: Diva Cup. Natracare or Seventh Generation tampons. Menopause.
I got Glad Rags (my fave of all the pads I tried) and then had my mom make me some day pads in the shape/style as the night and pantyliners but in a “day pad” size. I didn’t like the filling a pocket style.
That said, have you tried Jade and Pearl’s natural sea sponge tampons? I won’t use any other tampons — they’re so comfortable and 100% natural and because they’re reusable they’re even more environmentally supportive.
Thanks Julie! I haven’t heard of those and will check them out!
I didn’t think I would ever look forward to menopause. Who knew?
You know what drives me crazy? All the plastic applicators and wrappers. Even the pads come wrapped in plastic. At CVS, I couldn’t find any tampons with cardboard not plastic applicators. Forget about organic cotton! Although, having been so focused on the plastic, I forgot to think about the actual tampon. Now I will. Thanks, Jen.
Well, OBs don’t have any applicators–so you don’t have to worry about plastic or cardboard. Less trash to throw out/flush.