15/04/2022
Why should you use a menstrual cup instead of a tampon? See the key facts below!⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- Tampons can cause TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome) resulting from toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria which can come from open wounds or the use of superabsorbent tampons ⠀⠀⠀⠀
- The rough texture of tampons can lead to small scrapes in the skin that allow bacteria to enter your body.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- Tampons absorb your natural moisture, leaving you dry and uncomfortable.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- Tampons and pads lead to massive amounts of waste (unrecyclable).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- Both Pads and Tampons contain harmful chemicals that absorb into your bloodstream through the thin and delicate tissues of your va**nal wall.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- Menstrual cups are clean, reusable, safe, easy to sanitize, and completely free of harmful chemicals.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you're a menstrual cup user, what are some of your fave facts about menstrual cups. Drop your experience in the comments!