7 Natural & Organic Feminine Products Your Cycle Will Thank You For
Yesterday, I made a trip to the drugstore for someone, and the amount of toxic feminine products was disheartening. Many people are unaware of the toxins that live in most commercial products and subject themselves to default. The same toxins found in household products also appear in feminine hygiene products. Your average pad/tampon/liner is made of irritants, fragrances, carcinogens, and reproductive toxicants, including acetone, styrene, chloroethane, and chloromethane, to name a few.
The lack of brand integrity around those ingredients is disturbing, and the first step to healthier living is becoming educated. Today, we are touching base on womb care and menstrual products.
The womb is a sacred spiritual center and the most delicate and absorbent part of the woman’s body. It is our responsibility to maintain adequate care. Women use approximately 11,000 tampons in their lifetime. The feminine hygiene business is making an incredible amount of money from products that are causing cancer and painful periods and affecting women’s reproductive system, fertility, creativity, and overall health and wellness.
Organic tampons are made from 100 percent organic cotton and bleached with peroxide. In contrast, conventional tampons are made of rayon and non-organic cotton bleached with chlorine. Organic cotton is also breathable and reduces the risk of bacterial and fungal infections caused by moisture and germs trapped in the area.
I’ve curated a list of some of the top-reviewed natural and organic feminine products. Many women report shorter/ less painful periods and restored hormone levels simply by switching to these clean, intentional, organic, and natural materials.
Introducing CORA
Organic or Natural | 100% Certified Organic Cotton
Feminine Products Available | Tampons, Pads, Liners, Body Cloths, Cora Cup, Accessories
Tampon Absorbency Options | Light, Regular, Super, Super Plus
Tampon Applicator Options | BPA-Free Plastic Applicator, Applicator-Free
Pad Absorbency Options | Regular, Overnight
CORA GIVES BACK:
In Kenya we partner with ZanaAfrica Foundation which helps adolescent girls in Kenya stay in school by delivering reproductive health education and sanitary pads. In India we partner with Aakar Innovations, a social enterprise producing affordable and environmentally sustainable sanitary pads for India’s most vulnerable girls and women. — Cora
With both menstrual and bladder care in mind, Cora's natural and organic period care is inclusively healthy, comfortable, and high performing—made with 100% certified organic cotton and without nasty chemicals and fragrances found in conventional period products. For every month's supply purchased, they donate a month's supply to girls in India. Cora offers a monthly subscription where you can customize what product(s) fit your cycle, lifestyle, and preferences best. And guess what — the first month is free! What's even more empowering, they offer aesthetically pleasing accessories to tote your organic goodies; you'll indeed have lots of fun and protection with this brand. Customers are saying, "I love Cora's products and mission, PLUS a luxury magnetic box for storage and travel! Thanks, Cora!"
Introducing Seventh Generation
Organic or Natural | 100% Certified Organic Cotton
Feminine Products Available | Tampons, Pads, Liners
Tampon Absorbency Options | Regular, Super
Tampon Applicator Options | Plant-based plastic (sugarcane-based) Applicator or Applicator-Free
Pad Absorbency Options | Regular, Super, Super long, Overnight
SEVENTH GENERATION GIVES BACK:
“We’re donating a portion of every sale across our tampons, pads, and liners to grassroots organizations working to make access to menstrual products more equitable.
The Seventh Generation Foundation will also make grants to non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations that promote and improve environmental conservation, the sustainable use of natural resources, and human health and social welfare.” — SEVENTH GENERATION
At Seventh Generation, everything they do serves future generations and the clean + impactful lives they can lead. Seventh Generation believes in coexistence and the importance of a low carbon footprint, ingredient transparency + education, health, climate justice, and sustainability. With their clean, plant-based, and plant-derived products, Seventh Generation is mindful of the impact they make—from product development, purchase, use, and disposal. Customers are saying, “I’m officially a convert, and I feel great about knowing that I am putting a natural plant fiber in my body and nothing that could harm me!”
Introducing RAEL
Organic or Natural | 100% Certified Organic Cotton
Feminine Products Available | Tampons, Pads, Liners, Wash, Wipes, Underwear, Heating Patch
Tampon Absorbency Options | Regular, Super
Tampon Applicator Options | Cardboard Applicator, Applicator-Free
Pad Absorbency Options | Petite, Regular, Large, Overnight
RAEL GIVES BACK:
Rael wants to make a difference by making period care accessible starting with those locally. Rael chose Happy Period as a partner because they support Los Angeles- based women that are homeless, low-income, and or/living in poverty and provides them with menstrual hygiene kits. — RAEL
Rael was founded by three women, who like many of us, grew frustrated with the lack of care and healthy mindfulness gone into feminine products. Made of natural material and ethically-sourced organic ingredients, Rael offers products free of harsh chemicals that you will be highly proud of wearing. Sourced in Texas and facilitated in Korea, Rael triple packages their products to maintain the integrity of the organic cotton and their brand; Rael manufactures in small batches to ensure better control of the quality of their products. Extremely thin and practical, customers are saying, “Rael is Real!”
Introducing THE HONEY POT CO.
Organic or Natural | 100% Natural
Feminine Products Available | Tampons, Pads, Liners, Wash, Wipes, Soothing Balm, Lubricant
Tampon Absorbency Options | Regular, Super, Overnight
Tampon Applicator Options | BPA-Free Plastic Applicator
Pad Absorbency Options | Regular, Super, Overnight, Post-Partum
THE HONEY CO GIVES BACK
When you buy from us, you’re helping to provide menstrual care for humans with vaginas who are homeless, low income, or living in poverty. — THE HONEY POT CO
Powered by herbs, backed by science. Biodegradable, cruelty-free, Black-owned, and making a change, The Honey Pot Company is coming to provide comfort to all women struggling with imbalanced pH, bacterial vaginosis, and the other vaginal discomforts that we’re all familiar with; some more than others. One particular night, Founder Beatrice Feliu-Espada awakened from a prophetic dream that gave her the ingredients to start this business. To this day, she thanks her ancestors for their guidance. Stay balanced and banish bacteria and cramps with this herbal-infused brand. We have heard that feminine products shouldn’t have fragrances, but does that still apply to herbal ingredients? Especially when they’re this refreshing and soothing. Absorbent, unconventional, and perfect, customers are saying, “you’ll never go back after these!”
Introducing LOLA
Organic or Natural | 100% Certified Organic Cotton
Feminine Products Available | Tampons, Pads, Liners, Wipes, Cramp Care, Lubricant, Condoms
Tampon Absorbency Options | Light, Regular, Super, Super Plus
Tampon Applicator Options | BPA-Free Plastic Applicator, Cardboard Applicator or Applicator-Free
Pad Absorbency Options | All Day, All Night
LOLA GIVES BACK:
When you choose LOLA, you’re supporting our mission to make menstrual care more accessible for women across the U.S. 2 million + period products donated — LOLA
With their first launch in 2014, Lola has consistently delivered new goodies every year, their most recent being sexual wellness products (way to set yourself apart, LOLA!). LOLA believes that periods aren’t one size fits all, so they’re providing the complete package to have you covered from beginning to end. You have the option to take a quiz that helps pair you with the products that best fit your needs; you can then customize your subscription box with the unique assortment to suit your needs and have them delivered to your front door discreetly. Customized organic, non-toxic, and hypoallergenic products with superior leak protection? Yes, please! Customers are saying, “10/10 would recommend LOLA to all lady friends with angry uterus’!”
Introducing VEEDA
Organic or Natural | 100% Natural
Feminine Products Available | Tampons, Pads, Liners, Wipes
Tampon Absorbency Options | Light, Regular, Super, Super Plus
Tampon Applicator Options | BPA-Free Plastic Applicator, Applicator-Free
Pad Absorbency Options | Day, Night
VEEDA GIVES BACK:
“At Veeda, we've created the 360° Care Fund to give disadvantaged women and children around the world the best opportunity to live healthier, fuller lives. Veeda has a goal to donate 1 Million Tampons a year, to womens' organizations in need.” — VEEDA
Veeda's got a crush on natural cotton and reducing the risk of toxic shock syndrome (TSS), irritation, and allergic reactions. Absorbent, made with natural cotton, and lacking synthetics and dyes, Veeda advises there's not enough organic cotton available to meet their goal of making better and safer quality feminine products affordable for all women. So, instead of using organic cotton, they find solace in providing a healthy, green alternative to conventional tampons; their "natural cotton." Meeting the needs of women worldwide, physically and financially, Veeda is climbing the ladder and becoming more of a household item daily. Customers are saying, "I was not disappointed with these. They are comfortable, easy to use, and they don't irritate."
FOR THE ECO-LOVERS
INTRODUCING THE MENSTRUAL CUP
Brands | Saalt, Cora Cup, The Diva Cup, The Lena Cup
Values | Eco-Friendly, BPA Free, Cost-Effective, Reusable
Absorbency Capacity | Up To 12 hr Protection
Menstrual cup. A word that is no longer an unknown concept to most women. A word that to this day is still a topic that most of us shy away from. A word that possesses potentially great power to contribute to the conservation to the environment.
Made from 100% medical-grade silicone, menstrual cups are sustainable alternatives to pads and tampons. They may be unconventional, but they’re a total game changer! They are designed to sit comfortably in your vagina to collect your flow without leaks. They’re designed for all types of women, with different lifestyles and body types. Brands have been increasing on the market, giving you various options to choose from, depending on your preferences.
Using a menstrual cup will help you better understand your cycle, flow, and length. You’ll also notice how much money you could have saved and the waste you could’ve prevented during all those years of using disposable pads and tampons.
Additionally, if you take pride in the sacred power of menstrual blood, you can easily collect your blood to give back to nature. No more wasting that precious blood! Customers are saying, “With my menstrual cup, I save money, prevent waste, and can go about my day as I normally would. They really make you feel unstoppable!”
INTRODUCING THE PERIOD PANTY
Brands | Rael, Grove, Aisle
Values | Eco-Friendly, Reusable, Empowering
Absorbency Capacity | 2-4 Regular Tampons' Worth
The period panty is empowering women and reducing landfills at the same damn time.
Made from cotton, bamboo, spandex, and many other materials, period panties promise to hold up to two teaspoons of blood and dry much faster than our daily panties. Their dependable absorbency comes from their patented 4-layer technology of moisture-wicking cotton, anti-microbial lining, super-absorbent fabric sealed with a leak-resistant barrier. With their breathable, cozy, and stylish options, period panties are making their way to more women's lingerie drawers every day.
Period panties are an excellent option for those who may find tampons and menstrual cups repulsive or intrusive but don't care for pads either. With period panties, you have everyday comfortability, freedom, and flexibility while on your cycle and don't have to be bothered with any foreign objects inside your body. A great plus is the sustainability aspect of it!! Bleed freely, hand-wash, and let them air dry. Easy peasy. Customers are saying, "They feel just like normal underwear and aren't bulky at all! Most importantly, they WORK! They were leak-free, absorbent, and I forgot I was even wearing them!"
Note: When researching period panties, you will likely come across Thinx, as they are trendy. However, they have had some issues/claims with potential toxicity in their materials: the above-listed claim to be clean, nontoxic, and PFA-free.