how period products became toxic... | The History Of Period Products
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I remember a note on the study when it came out stating that the reason they didn’t name the brands that tested positive was because they ALL did. They didn’t want to name the brands and have people assume others were safe. They wanted to point out what a huge issue this was with all disposable period products and call for change across the board
My grandmother called the invention of disposables the greatest advancement for women in the 20th century. Before she had to wear reusable pads with buttons to keep them in place. Back in the day they didn't have modern washing machines. So after use those pads needed to be soaked in a tub, than the blood had to be stamped out. Than those pads needed to be washed to get clean, than cooked for sanitary reasons. My grandmother did not only have to do that for her own pads, but also for her sisters' and mother's pads. The introduction of disposables freed op a lot of her time and gave her comfort to live a life beyond her household. Needless to say I felt a bit of guilt when I bought reusable period underwear.
That's really interesting because my grandma looked at me like I had 2 heads when I cloth diapered my children... because she had her first 3 children before she had running water so cloth diapers for her were a VERY different situation
The cloth diapers werent that great back in the early1900s to late 1960s . Now they are great ! @EmilySSssSS
Now knowing that a “period cup” existed in roughly the 1930s is absolutely incredible- I get why they “died out” until the 200s wave of environmentalism, but like. Wow. History does kinda repeat itself, but sometimes in a good way I guess?
Super well done and educational video Shelby! Supposedly the reason they didn’t release the names/brands of these Tampon manufacturers is to get across that all of the brands and tampons tested had it- so we can kind of conclude they all have it so none of them are safe. And definitely to protect themselves from sue-happy corporations too but.
Medical misogyny is also a huge part of this. Women's issues and illnesses get way less funding
Seriously, it makes me wonder how many women out there are being dismissed by their doctors about problems caused by THESE products😭
I first heard about this as a teenager and it resulted in me asking my mom for a menstrual cup for my 16th birthday. That was 20 years ago, she thought I was insane. That's also when I got on a kick about never buying from brands on the illusion of choice chart to avoid supporting conglomerates.
I'm very glad you're spreading the word so other people can know we have other options!
_THIS_ has always been my tinfoil hat subject that I would rant about and get weird looks for, thank you so much for talking about it!!!
I recently learned that it wasn’t until August 2023 that menstrual products were tested with actual blood??? ONLY A YEAR ago, scientists had never tested with anything other than saline. It’s absurd frankly and SO frustrating that research and regulations are this far behind. Here’s to more period education for creating a healthier world and happier environment, thank you for this video!!
tbf, the safety regulations surrounding human blood are no joke, so I can see why they refrained from using it. Not to mention that period blood and the blood in your veins you would get from a blood donor aren't the same, so the results will ultimately be off unless you want to go around and collect people's period blood every time you release a new product.
And if we're being honest, the (much more realistic) alternative would've been animal blood. I do prefer "just water" above that any day. How tampons are being tested on animals might be the worst thing I've learned about lately.
@@whatsyourname9581 really good points. I knew the blood wasn’t entirely accurate/the right kind but read one of the scientists from the study saying that, while not perfect, it having similar cells will make testing more accurate then saline. and ugh I hadn’t heard about that animal testing but god that’s so sad. I genuinely hope they don’t go down that route, fingers crossed.
A few years ago I switched to an organic cotton pad brand and noticed immediately how much lighter my periods were. I want to invest in washable menstruation products in the near future.
Same here I also switched to organic pads
Because of the chemicals they use in the brands I use to use always and kotex and I'm never going back to these brands again organic is the way to go
i hate to give TMI, but the vaginal issues i was having went away whenever i gave up store brand tampons/pads and switch to cloth pads and a menstrual cup. my periods are not 10 days long anymore, they’re much less painful, and i just overall feel much better. cloth pads can be a big upfront investment but it’s worth it and they last up to 5-7 years!
Same
i watched ur videos all the time in 2020 when i first got into sustainability and have just recently started watching again since my sustainable habits have fallen off a bit and WOW the production quality of ur recent vids is insanely good!! always loved your content but just wanted to acknowledge the new quality of your videos because that must take forever to edit!
Sending this to my 14 year old daughter. I bought her reusable underwear when she first started her period. But she does not like them and grew out of them so she uses pads and tampons. I try to influence her to use better products but I will never force her to use something she does not like. I'm going to research the brand she uses. Hopefully this video will help her be more informed on her choices.
But don’t hesitate to protect her here- just as you would take action to do, on Any other situation that had health ramifications. She can learn from you, & so many options exist now, within the sustainable sphere (that I think she’d find fun). Lot of videos that are young people friendly to help understand pros & cons of each to truly educate.
Awesome video. The fact that a cup was invented in the 1930s is wild to me. Thank you for digging into the history for us!
It would be interesting to see a video comparing the impacts of birth control to the impacts of disposable period products as well. I know that's an option that a lot of people who menstruate take to have fewer/lighter periods. And some people may be interested, but concerned about starting because of the possible impacts and/or myths around it.
I am sooo glad that you made this video. I realized this a couple months ago, changed my products and no longer have severe cramping
I have your period undies. And i have also tried many other kinds of period undies. Can confirm. Most comfy.
that's so amazing to hear!! thank you so much
Oh my gosh! Shelbi! Thanks for talking about this
such a great video!!!! justice for Mary Kenner! I looked into her after this video, she died in 2006! she saw so much shift in period care throughout her lifetime.
I am older, and missed the belted menstrual products by only a few years. I bought a menstrual cup in 1990 and used it for years, because I hated the idea of spending the money and creating the waste from disposable products. How crazy is it that there is an entire industry manufacturing products meant to absorb blood and be thrown away after a few hours? I did occasionally use organic cotton tampons with no applicator when I was in a situation where I wouldn't be able to empty and clean the cup. One of the things that is freeing about being an older woman is not having to deal with periods anymore, and I completely understand why some menstruating people choose to use pills or IUDs to have fewer and/or lighter periods.
I will share this video with family members and friends. People need to know what they are being exposed to. And yes, I am the grandma who bought period underwear for her grandkid.
I wish that I would have known about the cup in the 90s. I would have switched much, much sooner. As it stands I no longer need anything, which is pretty liberating.
Thank you so much for talking about this Shelbi! I do not understand why periods are still such a taboo topic.
My Mom and her sisters remember using the belts and were thrilled when the invention of disposables came along. For me, I always had problems with period products because my skin was so sensitive. I would break out into a rash using disposable pads and tampons. I was so grateful for my college years because I lived in a major city for the first time and not my middle of nowhere rural town. Got my first diva cup and cloth pads. Was so much more comfortable and never went back. ❤
A few years ago, I switched from normal period products to all natural, reusable ones and my menstrual cramps are SO much better! No one ever believed me when I said that the chemicals in period products can make your period worse, here we are 🤷♀️
I love when these things do get talked about as not many people have the guts to talk about. So a big thank you to you for speaking up
If they’re so dangerously toxic why am I only hearing about it from a social media influencer instead of doctors nurses public health officials etc
Because it's not as well known
I like to crochet and thought using cotton yarn would be more environmentally friendly. But after hearing you talk about land and water usage to grow cotton, this doesn't seem the case. Can you do a video on fiber arts and what is the most environmentally friendly way to crochet or knit?
This is the first time I've heard of Tassette and my mind has been blown.
Thank you
This was super interesting!! I've always wondered about the progression of period products throughout history. I've also been waiting to purchase Kayaness until I need to replace my other period underwear and I think it's finally time!
I was today years old when I realized you have your own period product company
Been watching for many years and I will say I am so happy to be seeing you doing these more in depth, deep dive docu type video. They are so informational and I know I can trust 100% of what you say, and know it was thoroughly and properly researched. This is an incredible resource I hope everyone shares.
I wish reusable tampons were a thing. They’ve always been the easiest and most comfortable for me. Good to know I’ve been putting lead and arsenic into my vag for about 25 years!!
Thank you for the education Shelby! Thankful that I've been using reusable products for years but it's so scary how little care there is for female health
Super important video!
Related to the historic element- Idk if there are any other costube watchers here, but one of the things I've learned from them is that women in the past were a lot more clever than our stereotypes give them credit for (think: society wants me to be small and meek, so let's wear giant hoop skirts to physically take up as much space as possible). So there probably was some innovation in that missing period (ha, pun), there's just not a record of it. Especially when it's more likely that stuff men/more squeamish upper class women wrote was preserved. That said, I'm so glad for modern tech that lets us have comfy period underwear!
Abby Cox covers this in her videos on fashion history and menstruation. It was some kind of bunched up apron.
@@kelleenbrx6649 That's the evidence we have, yes! She, like Shelbi, said evidence is sparse for knowing what was done at all time periods all around the world. My point was that there are likely solutions that we don't have a record of because 1) they weren't written down, 2) natural fiber decomposes, and 3) the shame surrounding periods means people may not have talked about what worked for them. I find it hard to believe, knowing how humans are, that surviving record accurately captures all the times we invented proto sanitary belts or found ways to make sea sponge tampons more comfy or just put a crotch gusset in some normally open bloomers for a light flow or whatever.
I've been using cloth pads for almost a decade. I tried a cup in college but they're not for me.
Just tried a disk this last period and I absolutely love it! Definitely my new go to
I also went from tampons to reusable menstrual disk and am very happy with it. Couldn't figure out the cup.
It’s impossible to prevent heavy metals from entering cotton period products because heavy metals are things that naturally occur in the soil where the cotton is grown. Rice is LOADED with arsenic- it’s not bc people are adding arsenic to the rice to improve the shelf life; it’s bc it absorbs it from the soil where it’s grown. There are even warnings about limiting your rice intake so as not to overexpose yourself to the arsenic.
Yes, there should be regulations to prevent unscrupulous companies from adding harmful chemicals and heavy metals to our period products and other products, but we cannot place regulations against the planet to prevent natural things from occurring.
We can, however, switch to more healthy options that don’t expose us to these dangers. Absolutely.
Agree, but I work in environmental regulation and I assure you that the way this stuff is ending up in the soil is not entirely natural. There is a major issue with waste management and resource recovery which leads to toxic compounds in mulch, fertiliser, recycled soil, and groundwater. ESPECIALLY lead. Yes, it's natural, but no, it should absolutely not be present in soil that's growing cotton for hygiene products at the level we are seeing.
I was hoping someone would point this out. My takeaway from this study wasn't "oh period companies are adding heavy metals to their products" but rather "the cotton industry needs to be examined because cotton *in general* has a heavy metals problem"
@@DragonGirl1225 👏 exactly!
but reusable period cloths are also usually made from cotton, as well as regular underwear, and these things don't have the same issues (as far as I'm aware). Where exactly lies the difference there?
@@whatsyourname9581 to my knowledge they haven't been tested. But the cotton goes through more treatments, washes, dyes, rinses etc which would lower the concentration
You're the reason I'm majoring in Enviornmental Engineering. Thank you for always refueling my passion to change the way our world works.
I absolutely love these types of videos! Very well done. I had no idea about toxins being present in disposable period products, and will definitely spread the word. One of the first things I did after I realized how damaging single use/disposable products were, was switch to a menstrual cup, and I will never go back.
I love the segment where you talk about what used to be used in different cultures that’s so crazy
I love my reusable pads. They're comfortable and have lasted me for the past few years. It was about the same cost as a couple packages of disposable pads to set myself up and they handle my heavy and light days just fine
My first two died this year after 5 years. So pleased.
THANK YOU for making this!!
Uhm… this video got me thinking… what about diapers?? I just had a baby and we mainly use cloth diaper, but we do use some disposables just because sometimes it’s much easier… uhoh
The Honest Company, I believe are better but then again, research!! ❤❤❤
I appreciate all the research that went into this fascinating video.
I love your period underwear, I have a pair! My only issue is they're not quite absorbent enough for my heavy flow. My first time trying them I was a few hours into my work day when I started leaking out due to overflow. I can only use them on my lighter days or in combination with a pad.
I know I'm not the average period haver, I do have much heavier periods than most people. I want to say that for anyone reading my comment worried the underwear will not work for you. If you have average periods I think these would be great for you!
I look forward to future updates with kayeness to possibly expand into maybe double the absorbency panties! ❤ also the body balm is amazing!
I have had my hannapad for 9 years now and they are a very essential part of my life. Like my baby in a way. I love when my period comes. I use them, wash them and put them away till next time. My mother finds them extremely unhygienic😂 which I don’t understand. They gets as clean as everything else that goes in the washer.
That’s so scary, I’ve used tampons since I was a teen and I’m now 34. I had no idea they could be so bad for your health. Dementia runs in my family and I’ve been trying to limit oils in my cooking that may cause dementia but I had no idea my tampons might 😬. Guess I need to look into other period products, but I hate doing that. Ugh, you never know what’s gonna work for you and the stuff is so expensive.
This is so interesting to watch while on my period. it reminds me of the time where i FIRST got my period in 8th grade in a catholic middle school and i told my math teacher who was a woman eating her lunch at the time i needed to go to the bathroom because i was getting my period. granted: she looked at me like i was weird for saying it during her lunch time but the school did not have enough period/tampons on hand and i did not like tampons/trust them at the time and i did not understand. Would Kayaness consider of donating to young schools like this in the future?
edit: p.s. I do have Kayaness reusable underwear but i am still scared to use them due to previous leakage maybe i will try this time
I have never used tampons. I tried them back when I was a teenager and just couldn’t get comfortable with them. Like sure “you can’t feel it” but my brain still knows it’s there! 😂
I used reusable period pads for a couple of years. I can’t say I had the best experience with them. I tried my best to keep them sanitised but kept getting infections. Too bad because they were so soft and comfortable to wear.
Right now I use a British brand of biodegradable pads called Natracare. Highly recommend if you want something disposable that won’t clog up landfills forever! 😊
I’m sad but greatful that people are finally starting to investigate women’s health. Long time coming but there are incredible minds out there doing amazing work 🙏
I remember my teachers showing us the menstrual belt in the 5th grade, so we knew how far we came 😂 I'm just glad to finally be moving to cotton and reusable menstrual products, the plastic pads are so uncomfy and swampy.
I also learned recently in one of my classes that puberty is starting younger and younger so it was more likely that older menstruating individuals were the ones using the leather belt. I started my period in 6th grade and if I had to wear a leather belt I would not have gone anywhere.
Thank you for this video
People are starting younger because of all of the hormones in our meat , dairy and other products
Shelby like always, thanks for this amazing video. I’m definitely going to be sharing with family members who need to be educated on this topic because they’re the ones who menstruate and with the ignorant who still act like it’s taboo.
I’m not making this up I literally had to be taken to urgent care because I had a chemical burn from a pad. It was so painful!
I forgot my extra pair of period underwear and got some pads but never again 😢
@shelbizleee Super informative video! I’ve tried to research this topic. Also, I working on figuring out what’s the practical solution for myself. I’m someone who has multiple dogs through foster fails. What are sustainable options for disposing of dog poop (specifically backyard)? Is it possible to do a video on pet waste disposal options and how improperly disposing affects the environment.
There’s a compostable poopy bags as well. I don’t remember what it’s called.. give me moments's
I’ve looked into this, and while you can theoretically build a separate compost pile for it (and then use it in garden beds that aren’t for edible plants), for me and my 3 dogs and 3 cats…the volume would be impossible to keep up with. 😅 I haven’t found a better solution yet, so I focus my sustainable efforts elsewhere. Would love to hear other ideas though!
Check where you live before doing in yard composting of pet waste though, my city does not allow it due to proximity of the water table (and the sanitation system here is not able to mitigate large quantities of animal (human or otherwise) waste so personally I'd rather not contribute to a bunch of boil water advisories or contaminate the wetlands I can see from my house. And no, there is no washing of cars in driveways here, there are a bunch of car washes further away from water in town)
One of your best videos yet!
I don't love that the underwear you are selling is made out of polyester since it is not a breathable material. Any chance you may release a 100% organic cotton period underwear? I understand the absorbent pad may need to be made out of polyester, but the body of the underwear I would think doesn't have to be and could be the same material as the gusset?
I love this video ! Sharing with my friends to convince them to stop buying single-use
Anyone wanting to hear more about this topic should checkout Sawbones podcast's episode on Tampons.
I am 49 years old and really wish that we had been more educated about what choices we had for menstrual care. I didn’t know that there were options other than pads or tampons until I found out about the menstrual cup on You Tube when I was close to 40! I bought one and my elderly Mother said that she knew about them in the 70s! I ended up getting a cup and it was great for the 2 or 3 years that I still needed it. I am in early menopause now, so my care needs are much different. Period underwear sound like an amazing option and I am sure that eventually I will have to use something like that for other issues when I age more. This really was a fascinating video! Thanks for making it.
You don't need bladder leakage underwear if you strengthen your pelvic floor. There are specialists who can help you avoid that issue.
I’ve been meaning to buy a cup to save money. I hate thinking about my menstrual cycle tho because I’m transgender, so it makes me feel dissociated from my body. I might not be happy with my body, but I do prefer it without lead or arsenic. Also cups save money and are more environmentally friendly.
I really would have appreciated if you actually highlighted the impact of the metals found in the tampons on human body instead of saying "they don't sound good". This is the same argument clean beauty folks use; just pretending like anything natural-sounding is better.
As an environmental scientist myself (who was actually inspired by you to pursue this subject), i would expect you to not fall back into the same, fear-mongering argument (esp when you have a competitive product in the market, but as a science-based educator as well).
One thing is making people cautious and skeptical, the other is saying that one research is enough to drive ourselves crazy over. I'm sure you know that's not how scientific consensus works nor how the scientific community reacts in such kind of a situation. After all, the dose makes the poison and unless multiple research is done to confirm that these metals are actually absorbed by the body and has a negative effect on us, fear mongering (rather than exercising caution and providing a calmer perspective) would only lead to mass panic (like sunscreen, parabens, etc.).
I'm equally as outraged that there aren't other research done looking into this, but this fearful way of communicating might hurt others more than helping them.
This is just a constructive criticism, not trying to attack you in the slightest.
Thank you for telling us about the study!
Its worth saying that reusable cotton pads are quite accessible these days. Lots of people sell them on etsy OR if you can sew its pretty easy to make them using old bed sheets and towels. Period underwear can be a bit pricier, id recommend keeping an eye out for reductions, my mum managed to get me a set of 3 reduced in M&S. Even if you can go from using 25 pads in a cycle to 20, that's still good!
Thank you for making this video!
Glad reusable sanitary pads were my first zero-waste investment. Better for the planet and my health
Dude my mom was a junior in highschool when the adhesive pad came out
It’s so wild to think!!
stupid question, but do you have a video about how to use/maintain reusable period swaps? i’m very interested in period underwear or reusable pads, but especially with the underwear, having to change them while on campus (i’m a full time college student who also works) isn’t very doable. IDK where to start, how many pairs I should get, how often to change them compared to regular period products
You missed aprons as period care. We know about it from an old court case where a bloody apron was used as evidence in a murder trial. I think Abby Cox covered it in a video, or maybe it was Bernadette Banner
THIS! I was hoping to find someone else mentioning Abby Cox's video
so crazy, thanks so much for this video!
The way I got an ad for pads right before this video 🥴
Ive had 7 period undies in rotation for 5 years. Love them so much. Never turning back. I got bambody because it was moat affordable for me. Just gifted my sister 8 thinx because they donated new pairs to our local free store. I want to get 3 more because 3 of my bambody are technically too small, BUT i never have leaks so i just save the better fitting ones for when I'm going out for comfort and security.
This was so interesting! Mom of two teenage girls. I recently started getting my youngest period underwear.
Such high quality video Shelby! Thanks for making it
I honestly dont understand why more tampon users dont use period cups. These shits changed my life. Going from having to change a tampon every few hours and constantly worried about leaking to only having to dump out my cup once every 12 hours is revolutionary.
Great video! Would love to see more stuff like this from you❤
I can’t recommend Kayaness period underwear enough!!!!
OMG thank you so much!!! 🥹
Yep! Once i switch to products that dont have lead etc my period cramps havnt been as before. Im planning to switch to period underwear soon
I wonder if poise pads and other pads for urine are toxic?
This was fascinating. Moss and paper 💀
I thought it was common knowledge that these products, especially tampons, were potentially harmful (like I remember reading tampons box that were listing risks associated with the product, years ago) but seeing actual studies only being done now is baffling. Thank you for all this research.
Literally wearing ur brand period underwear its amazing. Also YES to your use of gender neutral terminology ✨
Ahh I’m so so happy to hear that!! ❤️
Thank you for using gender neutral terminology. It’s so rare to find content about menstruation that is inclusive. An amazing video as always, really appreciate the effort you put into this and how you’re bringing light to the history and issues of menstrual products.
I always recommend a menstrual cup! It’s amazing !
I always knew. Because: what Haven’t they done to ppl who menstruate… just Because They ‘Can. The demographic they fear the most, are of course being poisoned- in so many more ways than 1. I bought Lumma disc on a super cheap sale, & made them into (lifelong) gifts as well. *Nvr to be mistaken for Lume brand- which is Not the move, & polar opposite to this whole movement of sustainability.
Thankfully I'm past the need for those products. But I wish peroid underwear and cream cups were available then. It would be great if peroid underwear were available for those of is that r 4x up to 6x and higher. For those in nead.
I really appreciate the gender-inclusive language you used throughout the whole video. Everyone else is talking about it only affecting women, but it doesn’t affect all women and the people that are affected by this aren’t all women.
I use period underwear, they are the best thing I have used in my life. I wish I had discovered it before.
Didn't Abby Cox cover menstruation in the 1700/1800 with period aprons, made from linen?
Insane that organic isn’t even safe and they can just list “organic cotten” as the ingredient
Are the panties also working for stronger periods?
That's what I worry about for making the switch
@@ErinGoBragh11 same i hoped someone has experience with it
When you got to the heavy metals: 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳
Maybe that is how people get endo and pcos? We just don’t know!
I switched to organic pads for good
I'm never going to go back to using the pads containing chemicals again
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organic pads have chemicals
I think reusable pads and the cups are much safer to women and better for the environment 💚
I told my husband about the history part and how there's a large gap between ancient Egypt and the 1900s and he told me the ancient egypt era was the bronze age and shortly after there was a fall of a lot of empires, Greece wasn't even a city state yet, etc., and that it transitioned into what could be considered a period of dark ages where knowledge was lost and people had to focus more so on survival. So that could in part explain the lack of info that could be found in Shelbi's research.
I also have friends refusing to give up using tampons despite knowing how toxic it is to them because (1) they're just so convenient and what they know and (2) the idea of having to rinse out your period underwear after use is icky 😑. Finding ways to normalize reusable product care is def a challenge.
Free bleeding was more common, but so where types of garters made from fabric and cordage back pre the end of the middle ages. We don't have as much documentation because theses things were ofen burned or disposed after their use.
There a great book called "Womens work" that has a few sections about this topic that might be of interest.
This is a great video!! I would love to hear more about the issues with some brands and their reusable underwear as well
1971, the year my mom was born
It blows my mind how more people aren't using cups/disks as an alternative to disposables. No need to carry anything with you or deal with soiled products. Just put it in and go. They changed my life, I have been using them for 22 years, which is crazy. I do wear period underwear that week too, but just as back up for accidents. I am wearing underwear either way so why not use underwear that can act as a second defense. 😉
Let’s be graphic here about you not imagining how people not using cups .
I just can’t put inside because everything is swollen and small down there . Tried . Not an option
Oh. my. god...
Loved this video. I was just wondering, since the study didn’t name particular brands could you be sued for your thumbnail as you are pointing towards brand names and products?
I also had that thought. I highly doubt they’re worried about little ole me but I will probably update it 🙃
.________. when can america regulate companies by itself
actually women did have much better than todays modern onen even an amazing traditional period care , and it started been stigmatized with monotheistic cultures and even than women kept traditional self care. the eurocentric documentation is very specific to this medevil and post in european cultures
😂😂😂😂 yeah . In my area it was moss. Very natural and very convenient . Sorry - but very big NO
Was that Courtney cox!?
It was!!
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What is the name of the study? I couldn't find it in the description.
I am not sure which one they used but I found CNN Health having a short article on it.