05/09/2018
Shocking Facts About Menstrual Pads You Need To Know
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A lot of girls use pads during their fun monthly visit from Aunt Flo. We buy the overpriced pads once a month, stick them to our underwear and have to just accept the fact that that’s what’s going to happen every month for the next 40 years or so. For something girl use so often, there are a surprising amount of unknown facts about pads. Like, how they can actually be dangerous and unhealthy for you? Shouldn’t we know more about this? Why isn’t this common knowledge?!
1. The cellulose in your super-absorbent pads can cause cervical cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women.
2. There are chemicals in your pads which can cause multiple diseases and infections.
3. Deodorants used in pads can cause infertility and birth defects.
4. Pesticides and herbicides sprayed during the rearing of cotton, used in making pads, can make its way into your bloodstream and cause cancer.
5. Sanitary napkins also contain synthetic material, which blocks wetness and temperature, leading to the growth of yeast and bacteria.
6. Phthalates, also called plasticizers, gives tampons a smooth finish, which can lead to multiple organ damage.
7. If you don't change your pad or tampon in 4 hours, it can cause Toxic Shock Syndrome and even death.
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