4 Reasons To Stop Using Regular Sanitary Pads & Tampons

Описание: 👉4 reasons why you should stop using regular sanitary pads & tampons during periods
Here are some of the biggest disadvantages of using sanitary pads that’ll make you quit using them on your periods

❌It contains Synthetic fragrance
Sanitary napkins or pads are filled with excessive chemical-induced perfumes, which can cause skin irritation & itching.
❌Using sanitary pads is highly harmful to the environment
Pads are just as harmful to the environment too. As most of them are made from non-biodegradable products, including plastic, they take time to degrade and cause pollution.
❌They can cause irritation and various kinds of infection
Sanitary pads are made with material that blocks the moisture in it completely by absorbing it and generating ample heat down there. This makes it uncomfortable to wear and provides a perfect environment for bacterial growth to sustain.
❌Causes lot of health issues
It contains lot of harmful chemicals like phthalates & Hydrocarbons. Some hydrocarbons present in them may also be carcinogenic, aka cancer-inducing agents. One such heavily used chemical is chlorine or its by-product like dioxin. These have the potential to cause ovarian cancer—making pads a more considerable health hazard than one can imagine.
🤔So which are safer options?

✅Menstrual cups- Are made up of skin friendly silicon material. It’s designed to fit inside your vagina and collect the flow is a longer-lasting and safer option to consider instead of pads. Menstrual cups can be changed once in 12 hours
✅Washable or reusable cloth pads
✅Biodegradable pads- mechanism of working is same as regular pads. But are produced with chemical free and natural products which are better options for the user and the environment.
✅Menstrual sponges- As alternatives to tampons. These are an environmentally friendly option for tampon users who want to switch to safer and cleaner options.
✅Period panties - Similar to the idea of using clothes or cotton to absorb the flow, period panties are underwear designed with extra layers of clothing in the crotch region to absorb the flow without an additional product.

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