The first ever tampon was invented by Dr Earle Haas in 1931 for his missus, a ballet dancer, who wanted something to use internally during her period. The rag in her pants just wasn't up to the twirls and leaps of Swan Lake. A company (now known as Tampax) bought the invention and the rest is history. HIStory is probably right too, as many women are unaware that rayon, a highly absorbent fibre is used in big brand / non organic tampons. D
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The first ever tampon was invented by Dr Earle Haas in 1931 for his missus, a ballet dancer, who wanted something to use internally during her period. The rag in her pants just wasn't up to the twirls and leaps of Swan Lake.

A company (now known as Tampax) bought the invention and the rest is history.

HIStory is probably right too, as many women are unaware that rayon, a highly absorbent fibre is used in big brand / non organic tampons. Dioxin, a by-product of chlorine bleaching is also present.

Even low levels of dioxins may be linked to cancer, endometriosis, low sperm count and immune system suppression. The issue is that rayon tampons leave fibres in the vagina making it more suceptable to absorb Dioxin.

Whilst we dont want to worry you ( we are talking minute amounts of dioxin here) there are more natural alternatives like natracare organic tampons and the Mooncupfor your monthlies!