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Is The Honey Pot Wipes Clean?
The beloved brand built a cult following on plant-derived promises, but a controversial 2022 formula change added synthetic preservatives and fragrance to their wipes.
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Tampons, pads, cups, and period underwear — products used on the most sensitive parts of your body are often full of chemicals. We investigate what's safe and what to avoid.
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The beloved brand built a cult following on plant-derived promises, but a controversial 2022 formula change added synthetic preservatives and fragrance to their wipes.
They market themselves as natural, but a 2023 class-action lawsuit exposed the synthetic preservatives hiding in Rael feminine wipes.
Studies show regular intimate wipes can increase your risk of bacterial infections by up to 3.5 times—here is the safest way to stay fresh.
The very wipes marketed to keep you 'fresh' can actually feed the yeast you're trying to prevent.
A major study found that women who use intimate wipes are twice as likely to develop a urinary tract infection.
Women who use intimate wipes are three times more likely to develop a vaginal infection.
Women who use feminine washes are 3.5 times more likely to develop a bacterial infection. Here is why warm water is all you need.
The internet’s favorite 'all-natural' feminine care brand quietly reformulated its washes in 2022—and fans are still finding out the hard way.
The vagina is completely self-cleaning—but if you must wash the outside, ditch the mystery fragrances for pH-balanced, EWG-verified options.
Women who douche are 5 times more likely to develop Bacterial Vaginosis and have a 73% higher risk of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
A major university study found that women using feminine washes are 3.5 times more likely to develop bacterial infections.
Women who use intimate washes are 3.5 times more likely to develop bacterial infections.
Gynecologists agree that your vagina is self-cleaning, and using feminine wash can actually double your risk of bacterial infections.
The vagina is completely self-cleaning, and using commercial feminine washes actually increases your risk of bacterial infections by up to 2.1 times.
Cloth liners are actually less likely to cause yeast infections than disposables—but only if you wash them correctly.
They boast organic cotton and non-toxic marketing, but independent lab tests found PFAS 'forever chemicals' hiding inside.
Many conventional panty liners emit volatile organic compounds like styrene and chloroform—here are the safest, chemical-free alternatives.
Gynecologists universally advise against scented panty liners, which are a leading cause of vulvar contact dermatitis and bacterial infections.
Daily panty liners block airflow, trap moisture, and expose highly sensitive skin to up to 14 volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
48% of sanitary pads and liners contain PFAS forever chemicals—and daily use creates a greenhouse effect for bacteria.
Both brands recently settled massive class-action lawsuits over toxic forever chemicals—here is who actually cleaned up their act.
Pads take 500 years to decompose, but 65% of period underwear contains toxic forever chemicals.
Independent labs found that 65% of period underwear contains toxic 'forever chemicals'—but these verified brands test completely clean.
Saalt delayed their initial product launch by 5 months just to reformulate a fabric that showed trace amounts of PFAS—and today, they test completely non-detect.
The popular leakproof brand settled a $1.4 million lawsuit over PFAS—but forever chemicals aren't the only concern lurking in the gusset.
33% of period underwear contains intentional PFAS, but the best brands prove you don't need forever chemicals to prevent leaks.
Period underwear brands use silver to fight odor, but it could be destroying your vaginal microbiome in the process.
The brand that pioneered period underwear settled a $5 million lawsuit over toxic 'forever chemicals'—here's what their testing shows today.
Thinx settled a $4 million lawsuit for toxic chemicals, but their new silver treatments still raise major red flags.
Independent lab testing reveals 65% of popular period underwear brands contain toxic 'forever chemicals'.
Independent lab testing found forever chemicals in 65% of period underwear, including brands marketed as 'non-toxic'.
65% of period underwear brands tested positive for forever chemicals—and that's not the only hidden ingredient to worry about.
Disposable discs cost up to $150 a year and end up in landfills, while a single $35 reusable silicone disc lasts up to a decade.
This suction-free reusable disc is FDA-registered and holds as much as four super tampons—without the toxic chemicals.
Flex Disc is FDA-registered and PFAS-free, but leaving it in past the 12-hour mark comes with real bacterial risks.
Top-tier menstrual discs hold up to 7 tampons' worth of blood and last for up to 10 years—if you choose the right material.
Both are safer than tampons, but one poses a surprisingly high risk to your IUD.
Independent testing confirms top menstrual discs are free from heavy metals and PFAS—and their TSS risk is drastically lower than tampons.
Both are made of safe, medical-grade silicone—but their vastly different shapes mean one will likely leak on you.
Discs hold up to twice as much blood as cups and allow for mess-free period sex—but they aren't for everyone.
A massive 2024 study found toxic lead and arsenic in 100% of tampons tested, making medical-grade silicone cups the undisputed winner for internal period care.
Most brands say 12 hours, but recent health data suggests an 8-hour limit is safer to prevent TSS.
Standard menstrual cups hold 30 ml, but high-capacity cups can hold up to 50 ml—saving you from hourly bathroom trips.
The biggest hurdle to menstrual cups isn't insertion—it's the panic of removal, making pull-tab designs the ultimate starter choice.
Lena is one of the most popular beginner cups on the market, but does its safety profile match its hype?
Saalt uses 100% medical-grade silicone and tests zero for PFAS, making it one of the cleanest period cups on the market.
The original menstrual cup uses unpigmented medical-grade silicone to avoid dyes, making it one of the cleanest period products on the market.
After a 2024 study found heavy metals in 14 major tampon brands, 100% medical-grade silicone cups are the undisputed safest period products on the market.
Menstrual cups are generally safer than tampons, but improper cleaning can turn them into a breeding ground for bacteria.
In vitro studies show menstrual cups can actually breed more TSS-causing bacteria than tampons—but real-world cases remain incredibly rare.
Medical-grade silicone cups are FDA-cleared and won't leach chemicals, but they aren't completely immune to TSS.
Menstrual cups are generally safer than tampons, but new data shows they come with a 3x higher risk of dislodging your IUD.
Conventional pads are 90% plastic, but 33% of period underwear intentionally uses toxic PFAS forever chemicals.
The average conventional pad contains up to 90% plastic, but the hidden chemical additives are the real reason you should make the switch.
Reusable cloth pads are highly sanitary when washed correctly, but a 2025 study found toxic 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) in nearly 30% of reusable period products.
Natracare is one of the only pad brands on the market that is completely plastic-free and MADE SAFE certified.
They market themselves as a pure, organic choice—but lab tests reveal PFAS 'forever chemicals' and undisclosed plastics.
Cora pads feature an organic cotton topsheet, but independent testing found indicators of toxic PFAS forever chemicals hidden inside.
Independent lab tests found cancer-causing chemicals like styrene and chloroform emitting from both scented and unscented Always pads.
48% of sanitary pads contain toxic 'forever chemicals'—and your favorite organic brand might be one of them.
Scented pads contain hundreds of undisclosed fragrance chemicals—and they are a leading cause of vulvar contact dermatitis.
A single pack of conventional pads contains the equivalent of four plastic bags—and they're leaching chemicals directly into highly permeable tissue.
Lab tests show 48% of sanitary pads contain toxic PFAS 'forever chemicals'—and conventional brands emit volatile organic compounds like styrene and chloroform.
A shocking 2026 study found endocrine-disrupting chemicals in 100% of the conventional sanitary pads tested.
Both use 100% organic cotton, but only one brand publishes third-party heavy metal test results.
Conventional tampons contain lead and arsenic, while popular pads are loaded with PFAS 'forever chemicals'—so which one should you choose?
A 2024 UC Berkeley study found heavy metals in all tampons—but organic tampons still significantly reduce your exposure to pesticides and dioxins.
Organic tampons keep you safe from glyphosate, but a 2024 study found they actually contain higher levels of arsenic than conventional brands.
After the 2024 study finding heavy metals in most tampons, Natracare published third-party tests proving their tampons had zero detectable heavy metals, PFAS, or pesticides.
Rael skips the toxic bleach and synthetic fragrances, but third-party testing reveals a complicated truth about forever chemicals and heavy metals.
Lola is one of the only brands that proved their tampons are heavy-metal-free with third-party testing immediately following the viral 2024 UC Berkeley study.
They use 100% organic cotton, but the brand is currently facing heavy metal lawsuits and their panty liners tested positive for PFAS.
The #1 selling tampon brand hides synthetic plastics and whitening agents in its “pure cotton” line—and is caught up in the 2024 heavy metals controversy.
A landmark 2024 study found heavy metals in 100% of tampons tested—and organic brands actually had more arsenic.
That 'fresh' floral scent in your tampon could be the hidden trigger behind your recurring yeast infections and BV.
Tampon-related TSS cases have plummeted since the 1980s, but using high-absorbency tampons for over 8 hours still carries a rare—and potentially fatal—risk.
A 2025 study found the cancer-linked weedkiller in mainstream tampons at levels 40 times higher than the legal limit for drinking water.
A 2025 study found the weedkiller glyphosate in conventional tampons at levels 40 times higher than the legal limit for drinking water.
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A 2024 UC Berkeley study found toxic heavy metals like lead and arsenic in 100% of the tampons they tested.
A 2024 study found lead and arsenic in 100% of the tampons tested—including organic brands.