Think Again Before Buying Thinx Period Panties
Why you should throw out your Thinx panties
Okay sweet little chickadees: have you tried period panties? Let me just say that they are game changers as far as reusable and leak-proof protection. However, are you making sure that you are not exposing yourself to toxic chemicals?
There are so many companies out there. Some are transparent about what materials they are utilizing, others are a bit more secretive. Thinx ads kept popping up on my social media, so I figured I would try their organic panties. I mean, they have the word organic so they must be good! Let’s just say the marketing worked for me. I purchased a pair before a sweet girlfriend told me that they have been linked to toxic exposure.
Fact: Thinx panties have bene shown to have PFAS. The company is denying this claim, but independent studies have proven this to be the case.
What are PFAS? This stands for polyfluoroalkyl substances. These persistent pollutants are common in food packaging, household items, stain-resistant materials, nonstick cook wear, and water repellant clothing. Yes, they can easily be absorbed by the vaginal mucosa.
These chemicals build up in the body and are challenging to remove from our systems. They have been linked to multiple endocrine disruptions, including:
Low birth weight
Thyroid disruption
Decreased sperm count and strength
Pregnancy induced hypertension (preeclampsia)
Infertility
Issues with breastfeeding
Be mindful of what you are exposing your body to. There are MANY brands that are health conscious and create their products with both the customer and planet in mind!
Here are some brands I would recommend over Thinx panties:
Questions? Drop them in the comments below!
References
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/toxic-pfas-chemicals-found-period-proof-underwear
https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/ask-ms-green/my-menstrual-underwear-has-toxic-chemicals-it
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.estlett.6b00435
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32476019/
https://www.ewg.org/sites/default/files/u352/EWG_PFAS_Toxicity_C02.pdf