Traditional Feminine Hygiene Products are Wasteful

Feminine hygiene products are something that every women uses but not many really like to deal with. But if you are striving to live a more Earth friendly life, then it is definitely something that needs to addressed since disposable menstrual products also contribute to the trash overflowing our landfills.

There are approximately 85 million women of menstrual age in North America alone. In her lifetime, the average women toss away 200-300 pounds of sanitary napkins, tampons, and associated waste in the trash can. This adds up to about 20 billion feminine hygiene products finding their way into landfills, sewer systems, and waterways.

In addition to the money spent on menstrual products, there is a number of potential health risks associated with disposable feminine hygiene products. A little over half of the cases of Toxic Shock Syndrome occur in women using tampons. The cotton used to make them are often treated with pesticides and bleached with chlorine to give them their medicinal white color.

According to the CDC, about 20,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and another 40,000 suffer from uterine cancer. You have to wonder how many of those cases are the result of using toxic menstrual products that leach harmful chemicals into the body.

Green Feminine Hygiene Products Do Exist

Alternative menstrual products do exist, thankfully. An environmentally friendly choice is the DivaCup. This reusable menstrual cup offers several advantages over traditional disposable feminine hygiene products.

* It can be worn for up to 12 hours at a time. In comparison, tampons and pads can only be used for up to 4-8 hours.

* It is made from high quality silicone that contains no dyes or additives. Women who have allergies to latex can use this product.

* It is cost effective. The average woman will spend about $100-$200 a year for feminine hygiene products. The DivaCup costs less than $40 and can be reused for a least a year.

* Each woman that uses the DivaCup will be preventing up to 300 pounds of menstrual product waste from entering the trash cycle.
The DivaCup is easy to use and care for and is designed specifically for active women. This menstrual product is the only one approved for use in Canada by Health Canada and is also approved for use in the USA by the FDA. It is the only menstrual cup to hold an ISO manufacturing certificate.

If you have been looking for a natural and healthy way to manage your menstrual cycle try the DivaCup. You’ll never go back to disposable feminine products again.

* DivaCup.com does not sell them on their website. Visit your preferred retailer to get your DivaCup today.

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