{"id":7370,"date":"2017-09-20T18:07:53","date_gmt":"2017-09-21T01:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/?p=7370"},"modified":"2021-08-18T03:29:32","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T03:29:32","slug":"whats-wrong-with-conventional-period-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/whats-wrong-with-conventional-period-products\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s Wrong with Conventional Period Products?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;color:#333;&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Conventional_Period_Products_Blog_Header.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221;]Tampons, pads, menstrual cups, period undies. Conventional, organic, cotton, reusable. When it comes to period products, it can be difficult to cut through the clutter and figure out the best choice for you. And more to the point, you may not even know why thinking outside the (Playtex) box is so important. Maybe you\u2019re wondering, \u201cWhat\u2019s the big deal?\u201d or, \u201cCan something I only use a few days a month really impact my health?\u201d (Spoiler alert: yes, it can.)[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<!--more-->[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; text_font=&#8221;|700|||on||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#75c043&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;23px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||12px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221;]Think Outside the Box[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;]What measures 22 square feet, 8 pounds, and is thinner than a credit card?\n\nYour SKIN! And while it is the largest organ on your body when measured in square feet, it is certainly one of the most delicate. When you think of protecting your skin, you may think of sunscreen, makeup, or lotion. Some scientists believe that putting chemicals on your skin may be worse than ingesting them, since our digestive system works to breaks down and eliminate toxins that we eat. And yet, there\u2019s one patch of skin that doesn\u2019t get a ton of attention, and is quite possibly the most sensitive of all: the vaginal area.\n\nVaginal canals are designed to be up to ten times more absorbent than regular skin. On top of that, the average woman will use upwards of 15,000 tampons or pads during her years of menstruation. When combined, those two facts mean that it\u2019s super important to take a serious look at the products that come into contact with this area.\n\nMany conventional products don\u2019t list a comprehensive view of their ingredients, which can make it tough to understand the real effects of using them. This is because they are categorized as medical devices by the FDA, and therefore companies are not required to disclose the product makeup.\n\nWhile the exact ingredients remain unclear, many conventional pads and tampons are thought to include pesticides, GMOs, plastics, hormone disrupters, and other potentially hazardous chemicals. Over time, these chemicals can build up in our organs as our bodies lose the ability to break them down. And since scientific research is limited in this area, little is known about the long term effects this may have on our systems. Can you say, <em>scary?<\/em>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Conventional_Products_Pinterest.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#75c043&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;23px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||12px||false|false&#8221;]Let\u2019s Check Out the Alternatives[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;]The good news is, there are healthier alternatives on the market. As more studies have exposed the potentially harmful side effects of the chemicals commonly found in tampons and pads, better products have been developed.\n\nAnd in case you\u2019re worried about the reliability of these products, you can rest easy. Natural, eco-friendly products are just as reliable and comfortable as the conventional brands. Not only that, but you can find them in many absorbencies and styles, so you don\u2019t have to skip a beat when you make the switch.\n\nFor a full rundown on all of the products available, be sure to read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/why-organic\">Why Organic<\/a> article. We break down each product and even outline some of the brands you can trust that are working to create cleaner, healthier period products.\n\nWhether you just started your period, or you\u2019re nearing menopause, it\u2019s never too late (or too early!) to make a change. You have the power to take control of your menstrual health and make a decision that works for your unique body.\n\nRemember, we\u2019re here to support you every step of the way. We\u2019d love to hear if you decide to make the switch to more natural products. You can reach us at info@bepreparedperiod.\n\nHere\u2019s to a better period,\n\nTara and the BPP team[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Conventional_CTA.jpg&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/shop&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; use_overlay=&#8221;on&#8221; overlay_icon_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; hover_overlay_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.4)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; text_font=&#8221;|800||||||#ffffff|&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#ec2288&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#404040&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||10px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;9px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#404040&#8243; text_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;] <span style=\"font-size: large;\">RELATED RESOURCES<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;QUIZ: ARE YOU A PERIOD PRO?&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/bepreparedperiod.outgrow.us\/are-you-a-period-pro&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ARE-YOU-A-PERIOD-PRO-QUIZ.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.15&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#ec2288&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#404040&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;20px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#404040&#8243;]Whether you\u2019ve just gotten your period, or you\u2019ve been menstruating for a while, there\u2019s a lot to learn about your body. 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Conventional, organic, cotton, reusable. When it comes to period products, it can be difficult to cut through the clutter and figure out the best choice for you. And more to the point, you may not even know why thinking outside the (Playtex) box is so important. Maybe you\u2019re wondering, \u201cWhat\u2019s the big deal?\u201d or, \u201cCan something I only use a few days a month really impact my health?\u201d (Spoiler alert: yes, it can.)[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" text_text_color=\"#75c043\" text_font_size=\"23px\" custom_margin=\"||12px||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" text_font=\"|700|||on||||\"]Think Outside the Box[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" hover_enabled=\"0\"]\n\nWhat measures 22 square feet, 8 pounds, and is thinner than a credit card?\n\nYour SKIN! And while it is the largest organ on your body when measured in square feet, it is certainly one of the most delicate. When you think of protecting your skin, you may think of sunscreen, makeup, or lotion. Some scientists believe that putting chemicals on your skin may be worse than ingesting them, since our digestive system works to breaks down and eliminate toxins that we eat. And yet, there\u2019s one patch of skin that doesn\u2019t get a ton of attention, and is quite possibly the most sensitive of all: the vaginal area.\n\nVaginal canals are designed to be up to ten times more absorbent than regular skin. On top of that, the average woman will use upwards of 15,000 tampons or pads during her years of menstruation. When combined, those two facts mean that it\u2019s super important to take a serious look at the products that come into contact with this area.\n\nMany conventional products don\u2019t list a comprehensive view of their ingredients, which can make it tough to understand the real effects of using them. This is because they are categorized as medical devices by the FDA, and therefore companies are not required to disclose the product makeup.\n\nWhile the exact ingredients remain unclear, many conventional pads and tampons are thought to include pesticides, GMOs, plastics, hormone disrupters, and other potentially hazardous chemicals. Over time, these chemicals can build up in our organs as our bodies lose the ability to break them down. And since scientific research is limited in this area, little is known about the long term effects this may have on our systems. 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