Let's Get Personal

I have debated in my own mind for months whether or not this topic is appropriate, but I decided that since it is very important, often overlooked, and very relevant that I'm going to write about it.

Personal menstrual hygiene products are usually considered a female topic, but guys, if you have a wife or daughter, and even a mom or sister who is still dealing with menstruation, it's important for you to know the health concerns of these products and look out for the wellbeing of your female family members.  This article is short, to-the-point, and spares any graphic details, but know that there is lots of information on this subject available on the internet for further research.

Conventional panty liners, pads, and tampons are usually highly absorbent...but toxic.  They are made with synthetic materials that go through heavy chemical processing and bleaching or GMO cotton...cotton fibers contaminated with glyphosate, the toxic chemical found in RoundUp, and other agricultural chemicals.  It isn't difficult to imagine how dangerous it is to expose the delicate tissues inside a gal's baby-making parts to carcinogenic toxins for several days each month for 40 years or more of her life!

There are much safer--and often much cheaper--alternatives.  Disposable liners, pads, and tampons made of 100% organic non-GMO cotton are readily available at health food stores or on Amazon.com.  There is even an online company named Lola.com where you can customize a regular delivery order of organic pads and tampons.  

 

Reusable cloth pads are also an option--they save a ton of money, are impressively absorbent, easy to clean, and made in cute prints.  There are also menstrual cups--cups made of medical-grade silicone that are inserted and "catch" instead of absorb the fluids.  The "yuck factor" of reusable products isn't nearly as great as one might think, and knowing that the products are safe, easy to use, economical, and much less damaging to the environment is priceless!

Here is a link to one article that gives very detailed information about the topic and about specific products:

https://kellythekitchenkop.com/reusable-menstrual-products/

I went to Amazon.com and searched "menstrual cups" which results in lots of different brands as well as provides links to other natural feminine hygiene products.  I always read the product reviews, because they are a great source of helpful information...many times they are more helpful than the product descriptions alone!