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Tampon Trauma & Period Power

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Mya and K are OUTRAGED by the research released on tampons and their toxic qualities, but sadly, not surprised! If you haven’t heard yet, the first ever study on tampons to detect metals was completed and 100% of their samples found toxic metals in them including organic and non organic brands. There is little research on the impact of them being absorbed vaginally and Mya and K want to share their experiences with finding out this information as well as the choices they’ve made to protect their own health! To quote High School Musical, “We’re all in this together!” <3

Topics Include

  • research behind toxic tampon data
  • saalt cup making us feel like we can take on the world with all it’s perks (including less cramps and better orgasms!)
  • removing stigmas around periods and products
  • advertisements that make us want to scream like full body deodorants 
  • phases of our cycle
  • loving and be comfortable with our bodies (including vaginas!)
  • types of period products for alternate and safe practices


    • TO DISCOUNT YOUR SAALT PURCHASES

    https://www.saalt.com/MYA37670 

    USE CODE MYA37670


    TO READ MORE ABOUT THIS STUDY - 

    Full Study

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412024004355#s0050 

    Axois

    https://www.axios.com/2024/07/09/toxic-metal-tampons-lead-arsenic 

    Berkeley Public Health 

    https://publichealth.berkeley.edu/news-media/research-highlights/first-study-to-measure-toxic-metals-in-tampons-shows-arsenic-and-lead 

    New York Times

    https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/well/tampons-arsenic-lead-heavy-metals-toxic.html 


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