Also, they are not recommended for overnight wear. Choosing the right style and absorbency level from the dozens available can be a daunting task. Although much safer than tampons, most pads are bleached and can present the risk of carcinogenic dioxin exposure. Rayon fibres from pads can also be absorbed. Just like tampons, pad users are contributing to pollution from the rayon manufacturers, one of the worst polluters in North America.
Most women agree that pads are uncomfortable.
There are so many styles to buy and carry with you, and you're often running out. Sports, swimming, and many activities must be curtailed. Other bothersome problems include bunching, unpleasant odor, chafing , leakage, and of course visible bulkiness under body hugging fashions. Although some of the previous information may be new to you, there are active womens groups around the world that have been documenting the health and environmental problems of tampons and pads for at least 15 years. Many health food and environmental stores now carry alternative methods such as washable unbleached cotton pads and sea sponges.