FLO Organic Non-Applicator Highly Absorbent Organic Tampons - Made from 100% Organic Cotton - Biodegradable - 8 Regular, 8 Super Combo - 16 Mix Pack

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Be part of the DAME community to receive freebies, notice of sales, information about our products, mission and matters of environmental interest. Tampax's Pure Organic Tampons were the winner out of every tampon we tested – organic and not! These had near perfect absorbency scores with minimal shedding. Testers found them comfortable to wear, insert, and remove, especially liking the tabs on the wrapper for easy opening. Tampax Cotton Protection Organic Tampons have a 100% organic cotton core and are free from fragrances, dyes and chlorine bleaching. Try them today. MORE DETAILS

My Box Shop's tampons are made of 100% organic cotton. They don't have dyes, pesticides, microplastics, and bleach so they're not irritating. They also have eight channels of absorption so you don't have to worry about leakage. The applicator is a bit easier to use than some brands due to a substantial ridge for improving grasp. They come recommended by experts, too. Dr. Montes says this is one of the top two brands she recommends (alongside Tampax). Lin N, Ding N, Meza-Wilson E, et al. Volatile organic compounds in feminine hygiene products sold in the US market: A survey of products and health risks. Environ Int. 2020;144:105740. doi:10.1016/j.envint.2020.105740

Summary: Best Organic Tampons

Women all over the world are switching to organic cotton tampons for many reasons, but one reason that actually has experts puzzled is that they may help to lighten your period and reduce cramps. This could be because when you use conventional tampons, your body is absorbing all these harsh foreign chemicals, and it disrupts your delicate reproductive system. When you use organic cotton tampons, no nasty chemicals are being absorbed. If you tend to have heavy bleeding or experience bad cramps during your period, try switching to organic cotton tampons and see how much better you feel! Wendie Trubow, MD, MBA, IFMCP, board-certified OB-GYN at Five Journeys, says it might take some experimentation and research to decide whether or not organic tampons are the best product for you. She recommends looking for organic products that have a third-party seal and calling the company to ask about their testing methods. I normally get irritation with pads but these are so lovely, I can’t even feel them. It’s just like wearing underwear.”

We also appreciate that the brand is committed to sustainability and preventing chlorine whiteners from entering both bodies and waterways. Plus, these tampons are effective at preventing leaking issues, making them reliable for both heavy and light days.

The short answer is no, there is no proof that organic tampons are safer than other options on the market. Since tampons are inserted inside our bodies for hours at a time, it makes sense that people would have safety concerns, but Dr. Ross says there is no reason for alarm. We give thought to what's in our food and beauty products, so why not our tampons, which we use in one of the most absorbent parts of our bodies?" asks Jordana Kier and Alex Friedman, who founded Lola, a 100%-cotton-tampon subscription service. "The big brands do the bare minimum and rarely disclose the ratio of ingredients in their tampons, which is typically a blend of the artificial fibers rayon and polyester, among others." Yikes. In other words, organic cotton tampons are no longer a niche category available only in specialty stores, but a new option that is becoming easily accessible to all women. Why You Should Make the Switch to Organic Cotton Tampons You may note the cost of these pads is a bit high. Yes, they’re pricey, but you have to think of it as an investment.