In their bloodiest episode yet, marketing writers Kat and Tiff dive into reusable period products. (Freddy Kreuger ain't got nothing on them!) Get over your squeamishness and explore the impact tampons and pads have on the environment plus whether or not reusable products like menstrual cups and period panties are worth it. Join your favorite sustainability podcast for all the deets.

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What we talked about:

• Keeper Cup
• Diva Cup
• Thinx Period Underwear
• Knix Period Underwear
• Sustainable Jungle's 9 Sustainable Period Underwear for a More Eco-Friendly Flow

Sources:

• Duquesne University, Ultimate Guide to Feminine Hygiene - https://onlinenursing.duq.edu/master-science-nursing/the-ultimate-guide-to-feminine-hygiene/
• Pandia Health, The True Cost of Your Period - https://www.pandiahealth.com/blog/the-true-cost-of-your-period/
• Mayo Clinic, Toxic Shock Syndrome - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/toxic-shock-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20355384
• Hindustan Times, Can sanitary pads cause cancer? - https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/health/can-sanitary-pads-cause-cancer-here-s-what-experts-say-101669190755670.html
• Healthline, How Often Should You Change Your Pad? - https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/how-many-days-between-periods
• Healthline, Are Menstrual Cups Dangerous? https://www.healthline.com/health/menstrual-cup-dangers
• AllMatters, Environmental reasons to switch to a menstrual cup - https://www.healthline.com/health/menstrual-cup-dangers
• NPR, Thinx Settled a lawsuit over chemicals in its period underwear - https://www.npr.org/2023/01/19/1150023002/thinx-period-underwear-lawsuit-settlement
• BuzzFeed News, What to know about period products and PFAS - https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/fjollaarifi/period-underwear-pfas
• Stanford Magazine, Planet-friendly periods - https://stanfordmag.org/contents/planet-friendly-periods
• Business Standard, Menstrual cups reduce plastic waste generation by 99% - https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/menstrual-cups-reduce-plastic-waste-generation-by-99-soumya-swaminathan-123060501144_1.html
• CNN, Menstrual cups are a safe, environmentally friendly option for people with periods, and few know about it -

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