I'm a Medical Toxicologist, and Here's What I Think About Whether the Chemicals Found in Period Underwear Are Safe or Not
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You purchase period underwear because it’s touted as safe, healthy, organic, and eco-friendly. That’s all great until you learn that chemicals actually are in the product. The advertising terms th
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Toxic Chemicals Found In Tampons, Pads and Period Underwear - Living Safe
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Evidence of PFAS in sanitary and incontinence pads - EHN
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There's WHAT in my underwear? - No Kill Mag
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Evidence of PFAS in sanitary and incontinence pads - EHN
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What's Going on with PFAS in Period Care?
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Thinx lawsuit: What to know about the settlement and PFAS exposure : NPR
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The 10 Best Non Toxic Period Underwear - PFAS Free! - Pure and Simple Nourishment
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Is Period Underwear Safe? A Medical Toxicologist Explains
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Should I be worried about toxic chemicals and Thinx?
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What To Know About PFAS Chemicals in Menstrual Products
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Toxic chemicals in period underwear? What to know as U.S.-based Thinx settles lawsuit - National
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PFAS Forever Chemicals in Sanitary Pads & Incontinence Pads
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Indications of PFAS Forever Chemicals in Deodorants -- Guide
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