DO NOT USE PADS/TAMPONS FOR MORE THAN 3HOURS!!

its kind of wordy

but PLEASE READ!!!

FOR THOSE OF US WHO USE SANITARY NAPKINS/PADS

IF u ever wondered what were the ingredients that made popular brands so'free! and light and carefree', well here's the bit:The material that makes the pad so paper THIN, is cellulose gel. YEap,it's not even cotton!!!!!!

DO NOT wear the same pad for more than 3 hours of a maximum!!! After this duration, the genital area is prone to bacterial action and may result in cervical cancer or other complications!!!!!!!!!!REMEMBER! NEVER NEVER NEVER WEAR THE SAME PAD FOR MORE THAN 3 HOURS!!!!

Check the labels of the sanitary pads or tampons that you are going to buy the next time and see whether you spot any of the familiar signs stated (No wonder so many women in the world suffer from cervical cancer and womb tumors).

Have you heard that tampon makers include asbestos in tampons?

Why would they do this?Because asbestos makes you bleed more, if you bleed more, you're going to need to use more. Why isn't this against the law since asbestos is so dangerous? Because the powers that be, in all their wisdom (not), didnot consider tampons as being ingested, and, therefore, didn't consider them illegal or dangerous.

This month's Essence magazine has small article about this and they mention two manufacturers of a cotton tampon alternative. The companies are: Organic Essentials @1-800) 765-6491 and Terra Femme @ (800)755-0212 .

HERE ! IS THE SCOOP:Tampons contain two things that are potentially harmful: Rayon (forabsorbency), and dioxin (a chemical used in bleaching the products). The tampon industry is convinced that we, as women, need bleached white products in order to view the product as pure and clean. The problem here is that the dioxin, which is produced in this bleaching process,can lead to very harmful problems for a woman. Dioxin is potentially carcinogenic (cancer-associated)and is toxic to the immune and reproductive systems. It has also been linked to endometriosis and lower sperm counts for men. For both sexes, it breaks down the immune system.

Last September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that there really is no set 'acceptable' level of exposure to dioxin given that it is cumulative and slow to disintegrate. The real danger comes from repeated contact Karen Couppert 'Pulling the Plug on the Tampon Industry').

Rayon contributes to the danger of tampons and dioxin because it is a highly absorbent substance. Therefore, when fibers from the tampons are left behind in the vagina (as usually occurs), it creates a breeding ground for the dioxin. It also stays in a lot longer than it would with just cotton tampons. This is also the reason why TSS (toxic shock syndrome)occurs.

WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVES?

Using feminine hygiene products that aren't bleached and that are all cotton. Other feminine hygiene products(pads/napkins) contain dioxin as well, but they are not nearly as dangerous since they are not in direct contact with the vagina. The pads/napkins need to stop being bleached, but, obviously, tampons are the most dangerous. So, what can you do if you can't give up using tampons? Use tampons that are made from 100% cotton, and that are UNBLEACHED.

Unfortunately, there are very few companies that make these safe tampons. They are usually only found in health food stores.Countries all over the world (Sweden, Germany, British Columbia, etc.)have demanded a switch to this safer tampon, while the U.S. has decided to keep us in the dark about it.

WHAT TO DO NOW:

Tell people. Everyone. Inform them. We are being manipulated by this industry and the government, let's do something about it! Please writeto the companies: Tampax(Tambrands), Playtex, O.B., Kotex.

Call the 800 numbers listed on the boxes. Let them know that we demand a safe product !

ALL COTTON UNBLEACHED TAMPONS.AND FOR THOSE OF US WHO USE SANITARY NAPKINS/PADS:

& i will stress on it again

DO NOT wear the same pad for more than 3 hours of a maximum!!! After this duration, the genital area is prone to bacterial action and may result in cervical cancer or other complications!!!!!!!!!!REMEMBER! NEVER NEVER NEVER WEAR THE SAME PAD FOR MORE THAN 3 HOURS!!!!

SO yes, please pass on this message to as many women as possible and save lives!!!!!!!!!!

References:1 Women Health Issues - Thrush

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well just wanna share dat w u ppl..

im just amazed with the email that i received back then..

wanted to blog bout this like eons ago..but was too bz.

izzit really true??

i know that we should not use pads for more than 3hrs: HYGIENE purpose u GUNDU!

but i prefer using tampons to pad..

argh!!!

hmph...

according to my grandmother

there wasnt any pads/tampons back then..

so they used..DIY cloth as pads..

wow..creative rite!

so i googled this for u babes

DIY pads: so cute

http://home.inreach.com/raisngrl/diy/pads/pad.html



read on for the DIY steps to make a pad..

its safer..its cheaper

maybe i shld get mum..or grandma to help me do huh
tsk tsk..