For all the woman that are on Steemit and also to all the man who find this interesting as well, I’d like to share this topic about the ‘Eve Cup’, which changed my life for the better. We know it’s important to be mindful of what we put in our bodies, but it’s easy to forget that encompasses more than what we choose to eat. On average a woman uses 11.400 tampons and pads in her lifetime, yet few of us have considered what these tampons and pads are actually made of, the impact these ingredients could be having on our health and the waste with which it goes hand in hand. My personal search for physical and menstrual health The menstrual cycle is a natural occurrence that us lucky women get to deal with on a monthly basis. It keeps our bodies healthy and it allows us to experience the miracle of birthing a child. When I was in my teens and did not have the wisdom nor half grasp the meaning and beauty of this monthly recurring event as I do now, it was very hard for me to embrace this. About two years ago now, arising out of health issues I started researching the effects of external influences on internal processes of my body. Overwhelmed with convincing facts, without hesitation from one day to the other I decided to quit using birth control pills. It felt amazing to give back the control to my body. But it wasn’t enough, I felt I could do more to make my body healthy again. Following up I continued my research and read many articles about the disadvantages of typical feminine hygiene products and how potentially detrimental they were to women’s health. It shocked me to read tampons are all but safe for the health of a women. 4 reasons that made me stop using tampons right away 1. They could increase your risk for Toxic Shock Syndrome Synthetic, super absorbent tampons create a more fertile environment for staph bacteria to flourish, increasing the risk for Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), a study in Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine suggests. TSS is caused by complications of a bacterial infection and can lead to fever, headaches, vomiting, organ failure and even death. Though extremely rare, why take the risk? Opt for brands made with chlorine-free cotton (not rayon or plastic) instead, and never leave tampons in for more than a few hours at a time. 2. They may contain cancer-causing compounds Most tampons and sanitary pads contain chlorine-bleached cotton and rayon. This bleaching process creates a byproduct called dioxin, which is a known cancer-causing agent. A study in Environmental Health Perspectives found low levels of dioxin in four brands of tampons, and a report released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2012 found that dioxin could have potentially serious health implications, including infertility and pregnancy complications at even ultra-low levels of exposure. 3. Your body is highly absorbent In light of the many forms of birth control that function by releasing hormones into the vagina, it should come as no surprise that our vaginas are highly absorbent. Unfortunately, just like these hormones are absorbed into our bloodstream to prevent pregnancy, so are the harsh chemicals and pesticides used in mainstream tampon brands. While the long-term health effects are still unknown, why not switch to a safer, more natural alternative if you’ve got one? 4. They’re not transparent While we can choose to avoid foods containing pesticides, preservatives and potentially harmful chemicals thanks to labeling laws, the same cannot be said for feminine hygiene products. Tampons are regulated by the FDA as “medical devices,” but they are not held to the same labeling standards as foods or personal care products, and not all of the materials may be disclosed or listed on the packaging. The bottom line: Be as diligent about reading feminine product packaging as you are with your food labels. Next time you’re shopping, opt for tampons and pads, made with organic materials, to be kind to the planet and your body. (source: www.mindbodygreen.com) My discovery of the Eve Cup And that is when one day someone introduced me to the ‘Eve Cup’ and I was sold right away! The Eve Cup is not just a simple alternative to tampons and pads – it’s a tool that helps women become more intimately connected with themselves and their intuition. In many ancient traditions, menstruation was a very sacred time. This is the most sensitive and most intuitive time of the month for women. When you learn to tune in and contemplate during your moon, you will discover new layers of your true being. The Eve Cup is a silicone menstrual cup, made to make your time of the month a lot easier and safer. The Eve Cup is an eco-friendly, effective, economical and empowering. The Eve Cup reduces waste and supports the natural process of the female body. Besides all these benefits, the silicone substance won’t cause irritation and/or allergic reactions to your body. Therefore, and without leaking through, it can stay put for at least 8 hours. So you can imagine, that since my discovery of the Eve Cup, I don’t want to use anything else anymore. With this article I have showed you a way to improve your wellbeing or that of your loved ones. I hope that this will inspire you and help women to gain the deep connection with their body ones again. ![Eve Cup.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVwiQkebZtSkCQc7og524ZsitDJr53fFJQHNrbajMfR9A/Eve%20Cup.jpg)

ericwoelk