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A Brief Guide On Eco-Friendly Menstrual Products

No doubt, most of us have heard about environment-friendly and biodegradable menstrual products. Although, when it comes to thinking about using these planet-friendly essential products or switching to these products over regular pads or tampons, the majority will end up stepping back. Therefore, we present to you a brief article on eco-friendly menstrual products. This article is mainly about managing planet-friendly, biodegradable essential feminine products including pads and enlisting r easons for you to switch to them .  Studies suggest that the traditional pads contain 90% plastic and other harmful chemicals like chlorine which them tough to dispose off. The tampons and pads containing harmful chemicals end up in drains and sewage dumps, contaminating the water bodies and unfortunately contributing to various kinds of pollution. In addition to their affect on the planet, these products are harmful to the body if used time and again. In order to help you out, we have compiled

MENSTRUAL CUPS – BLEED BRAVELY!

Women all around the world, in order to live a healthy life, require the best and quality hygiene products. Informing, educating & strengthening the existence of healthier and safer period journeys is an endless undertaking. It is just a matter of not giving up too soon! For years, I had been using sanitary napkins but interesting facts about other menstrual product encouraged me to switch to menstrual cups. I personally experienced the change of getting stained, drained, comparatively less, while using menstrual cups. However, the adoption of the cup in low-income families is less. Menstrual cups are designed to collect the menstrual flow. Shaped like bowls, these menstrual cups are made of rubber and silicone; and are worn/inserted inside the vagina. They are widely adopted by women as they are easy, eco-friendly and convenient to use. Both - disposables and reusables can give you a one stop solution for the problems related to menstruation in terms of collecting blood, be i

Menstrual Cups – Eco Friendly, Easy On Your Wallet And Designed For Your Body

What is a menstrual cup? It is a feminine hygiene product It is reusable after proper cleaning Is funnel-shaped and designed to take the shape of the vagina once inserted and then seal it to prevent any leakage. It is available in various sizes according to your need. Made of medical grade silicon which is chemical and heat resistant. It can be worn for upto 10 hours Benefits on The Environment The average woman creates around 125kg of non biodegradable waste during her menstruating years. Plastic pads, tampons all take 400-500 years to decompose completely which has a massive impact on the health of the environment. Using a menstrual cup would eliminate any menstruation related waste and decrease the carbon footprint per woman. Impact on Time Today’s woman lives in a world where there is little or no time between home, work, travel and various other roles and responsibilities. Once worn, a menstrual cup can be left inside you for upto 10 hours – so wear it and forget about it! Not to