// just me surfing through my periods like a bawse
we use them every month. wrap in a package. dispose. move on. repeat the next month.
but, how often do we place a fact-check on the kind of ingredients that goes into the making of the sanitary pads? do you know your napkins well? reproductive toxicology studies show that sanitary napkins contain synthetic plastic materials, used as liquid absorbents to enhance their functionality and softness. some of these materials release volatile organic compounds and hormone-disrupting chemicals that could easily seep through the skin and enter the bloodstream, leading to the possibility of various implications like skin rashes, menstrual irregularities, vaginal pH imbalance and even cancer.
on the other hand, did you know that one conventional sanitary pad takes about 500 to 800 years to decompose? can you imagine the magnitude of the ecological hazards this subjects our planet to? with the waste disposal and management system gone haywire, these used pads end up in rivers and oceans, putting the entire aquatic life ecosystem at risk of suffocation and endangerment.
in the wake of this, a lot of brands are coming up with eco-friendly, hazard-free alternatives to these conventional sanitary napkins. unlike those, these are made out of corn starch and bamboo fibers and are free of sulphates, parabens, artificial fragrance and other toxins. not only are these soft and gentle on our skin, but they also are 100% biodegradable, giving you the experience of a guilt-free menstruation, in case you are still struggling to make that completely transitional switch to reusable cotton pads or menstrual cups.
