Menstrual Myths Really Cramp Our Style! The Truth About Periods, Tampons, and Pads: Part 2

Unbiased Science

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Education, Science, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 29 June 2022

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Sponsored by Tampax and Always. On this episode of the podcast, we are BACK to tackle more period and period product myths! We kick things off with a continuation of our discussion of organic cotton versus conventional cotton period products (and how there is no difference in safety profile of the cotton). We talk about how both organic and conventional cotton tampons are made and the elemental chlorine-free purification process, and why that means tampon manufacturing today would never produce dioxins as a result. We discuss the high-quality standards that are adhered to during manufacturing to ensure tampons are safe for use. Next, we talk about period blood and how it is not dirty or unhygienic! That being said, it's not a good idea to rub menstrual blood on your face. We wrap things up with a discussion of the pros and cons of different available period products. Remember, all options are great-- you just need to choose the product that works best for you and your body. This is our last episode of season 2, and you don't want to miss it! This podcast is sponsored by Tampax and Always, but as always, information and opinions remain our own. Check us out on Substack and Instagram: www.theunbiasedscipod.substack.com https://www.instagram.com/unbiasedscipod PLEASE NOTE: The discussion and information provided in this podcast are for general educational, scientific, and informational purposes only and are not intended as, and should not be treated as, medical or other professional advice for any particular individual or individuals. Every person and medical issue is different, and diagnosis and treatment requires consideration of specific facts often unique to the individual. As such, the information contained in this podcast should not be used as a substitute for consultation with and/or treatment by a doctor or other medical professional. If you are experiencing any medical issue or have any medical concern, you should consult with a doctor or other medical professional. Further, due to the inherent limitations of a podcast such as this as well as ongoing scientific developments, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information or analysis provided in this podcast, although, of course we always endeavor to provide comprehensive information and analysis. In no event may Unbiased Science or any of the participants in this podcast be held liable to the listener or anyone else for any decision allegedly made or action allegedly taken or not taken allegedly in reliance on the discussion or information in this podcast or for any damages allegedly resulting from such reliance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:05.4	And we are, well, I don't know, excited and sad. I guess it's bittersweet to be recording the final episode of
1:12.3	season two. And we are wrapping up the season with the second part of our series on debunking
1:19.9	period and period care myths. So before we dive in, let's recap last week's episode.
1:29.9	So last week's episode, just like this week's episode, was sponsored by Tampax and
1:35.5	always. More on that in just a second. And on last week's episode, we answered a bunch of
1:41.1	questions that we received about periods and period products and debunked
1:45.2	myths about tampons and pads. We kicked things off with the discussion of the menstrual cycle
1:50.9	and variations in cycle length and flow across individuals. We took a trip down memory lane
1:57.8	to discuss the history of period products and how they came to be. We spent some
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