Top 5 reasons to use biodegradable Sanitary Pads

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Top 5 reasons to use biodegradable Sanitary Pads
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From being a topic of "TABOO" to being a topic of
major concern, Periods(menstruation) and Sanitary
Pads have seen it all. Sanitary pads have been
voiced to be an absolute necessity for women
during periods, as a major percentage of women
especially in rural India still dont have access
to or cant afford to buy them. These women are
still dependent on dirty rags, leaves and many
other unhygienic things which can cause many
health problems.
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However, as much as we want to promote the use of
sanitary pads, we cannot ignore the fact that the
majority of disposable pads available in the
market are made of plastic, which makes them
non-biodegradable in nature. A mind-blowing
number of sanitary pads, in billions, are thus
ending up in the landfills each year. The average
decomposition period of these pads is a
frightening 600-800 years and that too leaving
behind plastic remains, which means they never
completely decompose.
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Not only do they cause pollution of our lands
and water bodies, harming our environment but
they also have a huge impact on our health. The
chemicals that most sanitary pads brands use in
the plastic made sanitary pads can cause
irritation, rashes, allergic reactions, and
genital infections and infertility. The plastic
pads may be preventing leakage and stains but
they come at a very huge cost to both humans and
the environment.
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Since both female menstrual hygiene and
environment conservation are equally important,
striking a balance with the use of biodegradable
sanitary pads is the need of the hour.
Biodegradable pads are made up of materials such
as bamboo, jute, starch, corn and banana fiber
usually, making it free from any chemicals,
parabens, plastics dyes. They are fully
biodegradable making them safe for female health
and environment.
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But apart from this there are many other reasons
to use Biodegradable sanitary pads and here we
have listed the top 5 reasons to switch to these
guilt free pads. These include
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1. Freedom from Rash, Irritation and infection

• Rash and irritation caused by wearing plastic
  pads for 5 or more days is the most common side
  effect faced by many women. The delicate skin in
  the intimate area reacts with plastic-based pads,
  causing itching, redness, vaginal infections and
  so on. With Biodegradable pads made up of
  plant-based products this problem takes a
  backseat and comfort takes forefront.

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2. Safer for long term

• Biodegradable pads are naturally a safer
  alternative to plastic-based pads that can cause
  infections and reactions harming the fertility of
  a person. Some of these symptoms may show up
  slowly and in later stages,  making regular
  sanitary pads a slow poison for a female body.
  Biodegradable pads on the other hand come sans
  any of these adverse effects and safe for
  lifelong use.

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3. No environmental hazards

• Plastic pads that get  dumped in the
  landfills may be accidentally consumed by
  innocent animals like dogs, cows, goats, etc.
  which may cause choking and death. Moreover they
  take hundreds of years to decompose completely,
  whereas biodegradable pads start decomposing
  within the year of use reducing any environmental
  impact.

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4. Chemical free

• Dangerous chemicals like dioxin, polymers,
  artificial scents and fragrances and many other
  harmful compounds go into the making of a regular
  sanitary pad which enters the human bloodstream
  through contact with the skin. They also harm the
  air quality when they get released in the air.
  Biodegradable pads are free of any such thing.

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5. Trusted by doctors

• Many medical physicians recommend
  biodegradable pads as these pads are the best
  sanitary pads and the most hygienic alternative
  available in the market. They are also
  scientifically backed by results that they are
  much better to use than regular pads. They
  protect against various viral, bacterial and
  fungal infections and diseases that are a result
  of harmful sanitary pads.

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While plastic-based menstrual hygiene products
are available in abundance, it is advisable to
switch to a natural, safer product that does not
have any harmful chemicals or synthetics fibers.
Your intimate care is as important as any other
personal care. Period.