For real........lol 😂 This stuff is in the vaccines too but people don't talk about it. PEG and I think polyglycerol (not sure about that one...) Are in the popular vaccines for COVId. I already get very sick from a tiny bit of these in beauty products. I shiver to think if I had it injected in my body........
Every crusade, or legacy comes with a price. Least we are the few listing and Taking his advice to make better choices food and beauty products wise. He may just be the person who helped industry's open there eyes and get this 💩 banned like in other countries.
He’s the type of guy who would fall for the “babe can you get me the lemon flavored tampons?” trend. I could also see him trying to convince women that cat tails are a good tampon alternative.😂
Companies should be held accountable for their poison. They're putting in our bodies and if the Law doesn't want to do it, we should hold them accountable the people.
@@youiloves1242 that’s what she’s saying… she’s saying since no woman really cares how white their tampons are they should just get rid of it in their products
The organic one from Walmart In Canada is free from it. Read the ingredients. It's probably not in the Canadian ones. The organic are pure cotton and kinda cheap af.
I immediately picked up the box of tampax pearl that was next to me to inspect everything about them “It’s banned everywhere except here” Ohhhh that makes sense. I really do feel for women in the USA, just being screwed over in every possible way.
LITERALLY ME! Every time I hear "This is banned everywhere except America" my Australian self breathes a sign of relief and then my conscience says "Girl, people still eating/using this shit, feel bad for them."
"titanium dioxide is a derivative from paint" wtf no who lied to you. Your saying they get the titanium dioxide from PAINT. Like oh hey this paint didn't sell so let's sell it to the tampon people. No, paint uses titanium dioxide but it's not even close to a derivative. They just buy it same as the paint factory does. Oh and titanium is one of the only metals that doesn't react with the human body, that's why we use it for replaced joints and other surgical needs. Dummmm.
@@rault114 sad to say our US stores still have it, and I guarantee you vaginal health is a finicky thing. It's just used to color the strings so why put it in there at all if: 1) no one cares what color they are and 2) other countries are banning it?
@@rault114i would argue having it in a tampon makes it quite easy for the body to absorb tiny bits of it at a time, especially with the warm and moist environment it sits in.
I love the fact that you're talking about tampons being a man. Most can't even walk down that aisle thank you very much for the information. My period has passed but I do have nieces thank you! Tell Rose hello she's just gorgeous
Yeah alot of men don't wanna walk down that aisle in stores but have seen a couple women's husband's buy them so a few aren't embarrassed to go down aisle & buy products.
Why do you belive this man?? Jusy think for a second : where is the blood from? And where is the tampon in your body? Could anything in the tampon affect the bleedinG THAT IS COMMING FROM THE UTERUS THROUGH THE CERVIX?????
A lot of these do damage over time too....so at least now you know! ❤️ You should also avoid wearing polyesters, and definitely rayon and if you can get rid of all PVC possible (lead and cadmium... etc). PVC is in my car but if I at least limit other exposure it helps. A lot of masks are actually made of microplastics like polyester and "suddenly" studies are showing that many people are having breathing problems due to microplastics in their lungs and blood. And they try to say it's from the landfills.....not what literally has been right on people's faces this whole time..and some silicones are toxic and in beauty products and soaps etc.
You do realise this guy is spouting crap for the views, right? Titanium Dioxide is used everywhere, with no ill effects. It is used in sunscreen and toothpaste! Wear a light coloured lipstick? It is used as a whitener to lighten the shade. As for his bull of "it's a derivative of paint", F Off, it is not! It is a PIGMENT used IN paint to increase the opacity, not from paint!
don't worry too much! titanium dioxide is worth doing some research on, because many gynecologists have said that it's totally safe. it was banned in the EU as a food additive, but in the US, it's legal in food, and we eat it all the time without knowing. plus, L helps fund nonprofits that provide sustainable period care around the world. if you don't want to use them anymore, that's of course up to you, but it wasn't a waste :)
I love how people misinterpret science for views. Titanium dioxide is safe. S-a-f-e. It's not a derivative of paint: it's a natural mineral that is used in paint. The increased bleeding was only observed in *mice* who were *fed* massive amount of it. If you ate a few bowls of sand you'd probably feel pretty ill too. TiO2 was tested for carcinogenity multiple times, and never had any sort of influence on cancer rates. Titanium dioxide is the safest sunscreen we have nowadays. That "mineral sunscreen" you use? The mineral is titanium dioxide. That really nice makeup with great coverage? Probably titanium dioxide too. The walls of your house? Same thing. Your white bed linen? Same thing. That titanium piercing you got? The surface of it turned to titanium oxides which is what prevents it from rusting. Got a titanium prosthetic? That same layer of oxides is what makes it much more biocompatible. Stop the fear-mongering. Just because an ingredient is slightly hard to pronounce that doesn't make it dangerous. Next thing we know, someone will be touting the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide.
Titanium dioxide isn't a derivative of paint - that means that it comes from paint. It is an ingredient to paint - but also soap, makeup, candles and more. Its literally made of two elements Ti and O2 - go to 10th grade chemistry.
Hi, I'm studying Biochemistry in university and just because something is made of two elements doesn't make it "not unsafe" or "not dangerous". Take Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) it's composed of only two elements (Hydrogen and Chlorine) but it is extremely dangerous in high concentrations. It can cause severe burns just from minor skin contact. There are also elements on their own that are extremely radioactive like radium. Please don't throw ignorant assumptions around like that.
100% @theonlynickel and its not banned! He is so irresponsible with his information its all hearsay and he is unqualified he has zero certs/diploma/ degrees in food science or environmental studies, I see him and see body image issues, OCD tendencies and an ED his little daughter will have such a complex around food when she is older.
Lmao me too I’m gonna check I have 3 diff types yep it’s in always flexfoam and always ultra thin it’s in Tampax pure cotton I wish I didn’t throw out the u by cotex box but it likely has it in them as well. Awesome. I want to invest in period panties they’re underwear that soaks up the blood and you just wash them out in the sink and apparently they don’t leak and are really comfortable
@@wickedantionette i wear period panties, i love joyja they are amazing, have all types of different ones you can get based on absorption, definitely check them out. I sleep, work and go about my day in them and have never had to worry about leaks or spotting just make sure you don't get the cotton ones, they will bleed through if your bleeding a bit heavier, when I wear them I just wear them to bed.
After a quick check on the internet, Titanium Dioxide is only considered harmful in dust form, although many countries have moved to remove it from food and other products in the last year or so.
Why do you belive this man?? Jusy think for a second : where is the blood from? And where is the tampon in your body? Could anything in the tampon affect the bleedinG THAT IS COMMING FROM THE UTERUS THROUGH THE CERVIX?????
I have a wife and two daughters who I love far more than I can say. It’s been over 20 years since I had any real influence over my daughters but I always used to give them relevant information so no harm comes to them. When you love someone so much you’d give your life for them you do care about their health and well being.
He is ignoring the science. This one ingredient is in toothpaste, soap, vitamins etc. It’s ok to want a titanium dioxide free tampon, but he left out important information. Cora has not confirmed that their product is titanium dioxide-free. Nor has organyc. Just because it’s not on the box, does not mean it free of the ingredient because the disclosure regulations vary. He didn’t mention the one brand that has been confirmed to be titanium-dioxide free. I did a video on this in my period playlist on my channel. It’s worth checking out if you are not into fear mongering.
Idk I think it might be more harmful than you think, these companies are about making money not about the best interests of their customers. I switched to reusable cloth pads a few months ago and the results have been amazing for me. Barely any cramps, I used to get them really bad. Flow is not as heavy, used to go a full 7 days now it's only 5.
You were never taught to not believe everything you read on the internet, and now you're affecting others with your gullibility. That's shameful, not something to brag about.
Don’t switch! All tampons and pads on the market contain chemicals, but they’re there for a reason! Things like this are needed to maintain the structure of the product. If you look closer at this guys channel, he mostly is just making things up, trying to scare you for views!
I'm 50 and I never used a tampon and don't ever plan to. I lie, I did once in my 30s and I cried and said nope not for me. We're supposed to be 1 of the greatest countries but the things they allow to be put into things we consume are crazy. Smh anything for a buck even at the price of their citizens. I think as women we need to fight against things like this.
It's not really dangerous though and is considered extremely safe when not ingested. It's been banned only in certain areas on the globe only as a food additive and is still widely used to give a brighter white color to other materials such as porcelain.
Why would you want it inside your body, where it is literally soaking in your bodily fluids, and could be absorbed into your vagina, uterus or anywhere else?
You do realize that our skin is our largest muscle and that whatever we put on it is absorbed and processed through the kidneys...that includes being exposed to Titanium Dioxide in your uterus. Wake up.
I read up on it, and titanium dioxide is also used as food coloring (E number is E171), although most of its usage is in paints, varnishes, paper and plastic. It's also used in skin care products as thickener and sunscreen. The inhalation of its nanoparticles might cause cancer, but this was only observed in people working in dusty environments. Human studies showed no assosiation between exposure to TiO2 and increased cancer risk. The EU has banned the usage of it in foods in febuary this year. I understand if people would like to avoid this compound, but personally, I don't see any problem with it being in tampons. Just wanted to make sure people don't immediately assume the worst.
I bet you would have a problem though if someone smoked a cigarette around you. I got cancer of the uterus, so , who knows, this may have been what caused it.
@@lori639 You’re an example of immediately thinking the worse and panicking without having a sensible mindset. You wouldn’t know what caused it unless your Doctors explain to you. Don’t make assumptions that might scare others. Especially when there are young pre-youthful ladies who are now learning about their bodies.
@@lizziecross8149 People have different anatomy so you probably had one that didn't fit right. If it's too stiff inside you then you'd need to get a softer one or if it has too strong of a suction to you then you should get a wider one or a disc since they don't have a suction. Cups help with cramps so if it affected you negatively then it probably just wasn't the right fit. If you'd be interested in trying again there's definitely enough probable solutions to your problem.
@@yukikanegawa7470 I wore a cup for a year. It worked super well. After about a year, I noticed my cramps getting worse with the period cup. I don’t know how much my body could’ve changed within that time, but I promise you that I’m a period cup veteran.
Don't use them AT ALL it's not natural to shove something inside you for hours use pads and change often. Wash well. Seriously ALL WOMEN need to do this.
@@logcabininaforest Lol I know what it is, and it feels like a diaper. Lucky you that you can use the bathroom every 2 hrs! I’m a teacher, and I don’t get to use the bathroom for hrs and hrs at a time. That’s why teachers have the highest incidence of UTI’s of any profession. And to me, pads feel just like a wet diaper. I love tampons!
@@logcabininaforest It’s wonderful that we have choices! If you don’t like tampons, don’t wear them! If they cause infections, don’t wear them! I’m now menopausal, wore tampons for about 40 yrs without any issues. So did my mother, my sister, my fellow teachers, and all my friends. There are many days when I arrive at school at 730am and can’t use the bathroom until after noon, if I’m lucky. Then go all afternoon without time to use the bathroom. It’s always been this way for teachers, and I can’t work when I’m feeling wet and gross.
looked this up, and apparently titanium dioxide is only in the string of the tampon and its only a carcinogen when inhaled. this was from the first article that popped up by an obgyn
Actually they’re super good especially if allergic to other types, also that thing is completely safe for inside (remember follow your TSS instructions) the chemical doesn’t do anything to you really unless you eat it. It’s legit in everything, also I have PCOS so Ik my shit. You can still use them with no worry
You had no idea because it's not true. Titanium dioxide is literally sunblock, you put it on your skin. It doesn’t dissolve in water, meaning the nanoparticles aren’t going to dissolve from the tampon string and get into the blood that might be pooling in the vagina and then get absorbed by the body, AND have you ever seen the "white color" come off your tampon strings or other white clothes?
Don't bother. Titanium dioxide is literally sunblock, you put it on your skin. It doesn’t dissolve in water, meaning the nanoparticles aren’t going to dissolve from the tampon string and get into the blood that might be pooling in the vagina and then get absorbed by the body, AND have you ever seen the "white color" come off your tampon strings or other white clothes?
@@taffylol thank you for pointing out that you're a lost cause, you're saving Katie and me a lot of trouble trying to speak logic to someone illogical. Lol
I love my menstrual cup! To think I’ll never have to buy another tampon or pad for another 10 years is amazing. Plus I’m a heavy bleeder and the cup lasts sometimes 10+ hours whereas a tampon I’d get TSS and faint or worse get seizures. Best purchase ever made. I have one that’s large and one that’s smaller!
Regardless, pads are safer because you don’t get the chance of sitting blood staying inside of you like you can with tampons. Same thing can happen after giving birth if they don’t express the excess blood and such. It doesn’t matter on *just* what is being out there, but what may prevent what needs to come out from coming out. Another lady had this happen when she had a full hymen, so each time she had a period, it kept building up and building up until she had to go to the hospital.
@@milkyeyez34 maybe you just didn’t change your pads enough? Never felt that way to me. I could say the same about having something put in there, it’s like being violated then, haha. 8’D (But in seriousness, that is another reason for myself imo)
Anecdotal, but I stopped using tampons for menstrual cups and washable pads strictly because I did the math and my period cost about $250-$300 a year to finance. As a result my cycle became regular, lighter and my cramps which since having kids became absolutely bonkers reduced greatly. I have been left wondering if something in the tampons was the source of my reproductive ailments for all these years
I was going to post the exact same thing. Since switching to the cup and reusable pads, I am regular with no cramps. My cramps were almost paralyzing before. Also no more insanely heavy bleeding.
@@melaniebuchanan780 yeah, after I had my kids my periods were life ruining. I was essentially useless every 3 weeks and it took a really big toll on my mental health because I couldn't function as a person being crippled 7 to 12 days a month. Cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, shaking, anemia, dehydration. It was absolutely insane and the solution was hormonal birth control I'm not on because it already gave me blood clots and my doctors should understand that, but they didn't care. Toss pills at it. You'll either get better or die. They don't care.
@@earthstar7534 I wad given hormonal pills as well. After years of problems they swore were not related to the pills I took myself off of them and tried living as naturally as possible. This was after tons of research on my end because doctors wouldn't believe me.
@@earthstar7534 thank you for sharing your story and all this information! I'm gonna share all of this with my daughter ASAP and I'm sorry you went through all that you did but glad you are doing better now after the switch! 😊
Definitely gonna be keeping this in mind if I ever get my IUD removed! Though given the current state of laws and court decisions in this country, that probably won't be for a while yet!
FYI: CVS has a store brand organic line- Live Better- that does not have any pigments. The pads are just organic cotton, cornstarch-based backing, and glue. And they're a good deal cheaper than some other pads!
I thought theyre still safe to use though, i think this video has some misinformation so definitely educate yourself on this stuff without just taking everything from this video as true.
Why would you want to put ANYTHING in your body that's not organic? Like smoking, they used to encourage that shit until people started dying. Your body doesn't need anything but organic natural stuff. Anything else is just going to cause problems from minor to huge long term problems
Oh it's complete bs, the only potential problem with TiO is that it might possibly be genotoxic if ingested, that's literally it, plus that's only in regards to high levels of intake. Eating a can of soup is more dangerous than a tampon or a pad as far as TiO is concerned.
@@annaz9655 that’s a fact and it’s terrible. I’m glad I haven’t touched skittles in years because they’re too much sometimes. And I heard that about titanium dioxide and I told everyone I know. Banned everywhere but the US and they don’t care.
You had no idea because it's not true. Titanium dioxide is literally sunblock, you put it on your skin. It doesn’t dissolve in water, meaning the nanoparticles aren’t going to dissolve from the tampon string and get into the blood that might be pooling in the vagina and then get absorbed by the body, AND have you ever seen the "white color" come off your tampon strings or other white clothes?
I switched to menstrual cups and it’s a much better option! Less expensive, better for the planet, and as far as I’m aware, much better for the body. Obviously they don’t work for every woman, but I think they would work for a lot of us if we gave them a try! I didn’t think I’d like it before I tried it, and now I’ll never go back.
@@shewolfbabe3419 Understandable. Technically it can’t get stuck, it might just be a little challenging to remove. It’s really important not to panic about it. Let’s say you’ve tried your absolute hardest to get it out and you can’t. It’s not an emergency, and it can’t hurt you by being left in slightly too long. If you have someone in your life to help you get it out, maybe a mom/sister/aunt/grandma, then you turn to them. If nobody can get it out, you can go to an urgent care center (not the ER, because it’s not an emergency), and they can just quickly grab it for you. But I don’t think that happens very often at all. This is definitely something that takes practice, so you might struggle the first few times, but so many people use them. If it were truly difficult, most people wouldn’t do it lol. It just takes getting used to.
@@shewolfbabe3419 it won't get stuck. I've been using one for a decade. If you have a bm w one in and push hard enough it will come down some. Also some have stems at the base of the cup, similar to a tampon string. Mine is ribbed at the bottom of the cup so you can grip it easily. The key is to relax when you put it in and pull it out. There is a learning curve. Honestly there are some cycles when I don't want to use it bc it is a little bit of work. But I promise it won't get stuck.
Here’s the thing. The titanium dioxide will NOT be absorbed in the body, in fact the brand he showed L. has less then 0.01% in their ingredients. In fact, they use it in the STRING! It will NOT effect your reproductive health, and it won’t make your period heavier. The reason your period seems heavier with tampons is because after they absorb what they can hold they essentially block the continuation of your flow. This warning is basically useless, you can still use your normal pads and or tampons, I know I will. Please ladies do your research. It took 2 seconds on google to find out that this won’t have any effect on your body. We come in contact with higher doses of titanium dioxide in products other then our pads and tampons such as candy, coffee creamer, baking and cake decorations, white sauces, gum, cheese, toothpaste and so much more. If you’re worried about it in your tampon then boy are you going to be worried when you find out all the common FOOD it’s in.
It shouldn't be in any of the products that we eat, drink, put on our skin or inside our vaginas. Companies can and do make quality products that aren't full of harmful ingredients. Most countries (except for the U.S. and a few other places) have regulations that prohibit companies from using crappy stuff in personal care products.
@@ituesday24 I agree that it shouldn’t be in any products at all or any foods, but people freaking out about it being in a tampon shouldn’t be the main issue. I feel that if you’re going to freak about it being in a tampon then you should be more worried about it being in your food
Titanium Dioxide is not a derivative of paint, paint is made using TiO2, it is a naturally occurring mineral, and is mined from anatase amongst other things.
Believe me.. i worked for corporate tech and cannabis.. i lived it. Corporations ruined our culture because their investor laws make it so profits are the primary reason they exist.
I threw out mine and now I have to buy new ones by the end of the month or I’m screwed. Luckily I have the honeypot ones and noticed immediately I was in less pain than I normally was
Eughh, this guy is such a fool. There was a video about his bs and how he shits on litterally everything that is used in everyday life, yk that helps you fucking live as a normal person. tl;dr: Don't trust this bozo or his content.
Cups seem the most sanitary/safest option, but I understand they're not for everyone. It took a couple cycles for me to get the hang of one fully. It is a game changer for me now. I use the June cup firm - mini after trying a couple others it's my favorite. Hope this helps. ❣
It was a gateway for me. Now I use a Hello Disc. It’s still shocking to me changing nothing about my day the entire month. Am I still a bit stressed that it’s being used correctly? ABSOLUTELY. However, this witchcraft is game changing for me at work.
August is also a really good brand made from 100% organic cotton sourced in Turkey, BPA-free plastic, long applicator, and is FDA approved. I hope this helps and wish you the best of luck on your menstruation journey ❤❤
What Science Says About the Health Risks of Titanium Dioxide Nonetheless, doctors on TikTok and across social media have come out to say that tampon users should not panic, as there is no scientific evidence that titanium dioxide in tampons cause any harm. Experts that spoke to Gizmodo also insisted that there is no evidence that titanium dioxide in tampons, other topical products (sunscreen), and food is unsafe to humans ...
Then why is it banned in Europe? Do the European equivalents of the FDA just ban stuff for no reason? Doubtful. Obviously, there's something wrong with it or why would it be banned anywhere? Don't forget some doctors are corporate shills and paid off to say something is safe. Meanwhile, it's banned in Europe. Proof the doctors saying it's safe aren't very reliable or are paid off or why would it be banned anywhere? Think about it.
I have found dove, cantu, ampro, listerine, swab, Old spice, aveeno, even Listerine for children has cancer chemicals in them and it is really unfair that people have to suffer because of marketing. It also seems as though the more products are changing the more they're being marketed but yet they're still using the cancer chemicals and what they're doing is trying to keep up with the products that everybody are using.
Never used tampons in my life and I am 35 , I don’t know how and I don’t think I would like it anyway. The simple the better, I just use organic pads and drop few drops of essential oil to help ease the cramps …. 😎
Damn- my standards are so low that i thought this was hella attractive that he knows more abt the women's body than i do abt myself and he's concerned for our safety/health. Either way thankyou, this was really helpful 😊
titanium dioxide should be fine this guy is full of shit, titanium dioxide absorption is extremely low and excreted, plus theres not enough research into it. its considered safe generally with an exception for aerosols
Ooof. Destroy your amazing body instead of caring for/learning about it via NFP, using a condom, or practicing a little self-control. To each their own, I guess...
"It's banned almost everywhere." - In the EU it is banned exactly since ten days ago, August 07th, 2022. And not for being actually harmful but as a precaution, as it *can't be ruled out* that it _might_ be carcinogenic.
@@missbeaussie I researched the reasons for the ban in Europe, of course, as I don't want to spread fake news. And the EU is known for precautionary banning all kinds of stuff even when the scientific research hasn't delivered direct proof of harmfulness yet - which is the case with titanium dioxide. For now studies only point to the possibility of cancer. Enough for the EU to ban it. The American FDA seems to act only when harmfulness is proven. To be clear: I'm EU citizen and I fully agree with the EU's cautious approach. But I think in case of Titanium oxide you Americans shouldn't panic as it certainly isn't the most dangerous substance still allowed in your daily products …
@@hape3862 I mean, I don't think that's a bad thing. Imagine all the cancers that could have been avoided if things were banned on suspicion of danger rather than waiting for proof. My father passed from asbestosis. They were still using it when they suspected it might be dangerous but because it hadn't been made illegal they kept doing it.
@@missbeaussie Oh, I'm sorry to hear that about your dad. My stepfather was a beer brewer and they had to clean the equipment with formaldehyde in the 60s - which was later also banned. He died of cancer. But he was an asshole, so no need to condole me, hehe. And sorry for assuming you were American, these days this could be taken as an insult … 🤬🫢🤐
I just switched to Rael! I need those really big overnight ones (yay endometriosis) and so far I love them. I've only used this for one period, but I like them a lot. I was using kotex.
Oh that's great! Yeah! I use them too, they're so frickin comfortable, it's awesome. I've never ONCE had one leak. (And I'm sorry dude, endometriosis SUCKS.)
A few years back I stopped using tampons and my cramps stopped. When i realized this i never went back except a few times I had to. Even then i was using LOLA. No matter how natural it is, having something in there affects our body… and the cost of anything natural is outrageous. I will have to test some natural pads.
@@robinvaldez seriously! I hate wearing pads but when I do there is a noticeable difference in my cramps and the amount I bleed. Probably because there isn’t something plugging my up and my body is able to release the waste naturally!
I don’t think Bobby understand what “derivative of” means. He is implying titanium dioxide is made from paint but it is not. It is used in many things, like paint. But it does not come from paint. Why be so intentionally misleading?
Zach.. do not reply smart to me without learning either.. i school doctors here, for years...i will have to roast you... believe me kid, you are not educated. Get a bucket and coat your water with it... you would not drink it kid.
Not a derivative of paint, and ingredient in paint. We don't source the titanium dioxide from the paint it's also in it. Just like you source the propylene glycol in your soap from antifreeze.
Titanium dioxide is not a derivative of paint. That's like saying water is a derivative of paint. It's a component of paint! Your 'advice' contradicts itself a lot on this channel. In your sunscreen episode, you recommended a sunscreen that contains zinc oxide. And hey ho, you know, zinc oxide is used in paint as well! (PS. titanium dioxide is also used in sunscreen too.) In that series of videos, you started off my saying that mineral-based sunscreens are good. And now you're saying that one of those minerals is bad? It's just plain scaremongering. The fact that you're giving out conflicting advice shows that beyond the surface level information, you don't really know what you're talking about 😕
I used to buy only Lola products. Now I can’t find a single Lola product in Walmart stores. It’s almost like companies don’t want to give us the healthy/safe options, especially women’s products.
It's banned in Europe and most nations. That's not reliable enough for you? You think nations ban ingredients for no reason? He's not fear mongering. You're probably a corporate shill or affiliated with the FDA. #troll
We're not talking about handling fish. We're talking about an additive used in our food supply that's banned in Europe. The question is why would many nations including all of Europe would ban a substance for no reason? You really think they banned it for no reason? So, basically you're suggesting all the FDA equivalent agencies in Europe are banning stuff for no reason and no research that titanium dioxide could be a harmful additive. Do you know why it's banned in Europe? Did you research it? Or you're just randomly saying someone is fear mongering despite the fact it's a banned substance in many nations and their science doesn't check out?
While i don’t agree with everything he says, it would be no surprise to me that america allows harmful substances in its products. Look at all the red40 and such in M&Ms that’s banned in other countries. They don’t care about us, they care about big business.
My friend, why would we want to give this to our beloved mother's, sister's and daughter's ? I love your stuff! People become so complacent. keep up the life saving work!
"well, good thing i use pads."
"oh-"
It’s actually in Pads to I just looked it up!!
literally me two weeks ago. my sister sent me this, and I lost it. went and bought cotton pads from the health food store.
Me. I was like "good thing I use pads" and then it said it was in pads too and I think I wanna curl up in a ball and cease existing
At least pads aren't for internal use, has to be a little better i hope. Still glad I bought some period underwear now though.
You’ve got to be shizzing me 😭
The lady in the aisle listening and question her life choices-🧍♀️
LMAOO shes like: im never buying those again 😶
Titanium dioxide isn't dangerous, people are just fear mongering, a quick google search brings up article after ariticle of OBGYNs disapproving this
Was thinking the same thing👂😳
For real........lol 😂 This stuff is in the vaccines too but people don't talk about it. PEG and I think polyglycerol (not sure about that one...) Are in the popular vaccines for COVId. I already get very sick from a tiny bit of these in beauty products. I shiver to think if I had it injected in my body........
Nah she will continue to use them I bet like she continues to eat chemical cocktail foods 😐
This guy has just taught me more about pads and tampons than anyone ever has in my 32 years of life.
No shit and I’m 33. He is good with food products too!!
Look into saalt menstrual cups or any menstrual cup. (All depends on personal fit ) It took me two years before i finally made the switch.
Just because someone DAYS something doesn't make it true. Google it yourself!
Same!!
I just turned 33 and I am seeing this.
I pray for the safety of this man, because I fear the industry will get him.
Or we just might get the industry we must stop buying all their shit
Every crusade, or legacy comes with a price. Least we are the few listing and Taking his advice to make better choices food and beauty products wise. He may just be the person who helped industry's open there eyes and get this 💩 banned like in other countries.
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@@missjo2036 do explain sir what you find funny
I remember trying to find dioxin free tampons back in the day.
I love how he says “why do WE care if it’s white…” i’ve never felt a dude so invested in my tampon 😂
Wow you never heard of transgender?
I appreciate him lookin out for our vaginas. 🙌
@@mirvuuson do not call me bro, that's disrespectful.
@@nom3nnescio Interesting.
He's invested in your views.
“It goes where the sun doesn’t shine” I didn’t think Bobby would go there but it was 😂😂😂
He's like a mechanic without a car.
Perhaps if he were explaining tampon insertion.
Not even remotely the same . Science is science .
He’s the type of guy who would fall for the “babe can you get me the lemon flavored tampons?” trend. I could also see him trying to convince women that cat tails are a good tampon alternative.😂
@@sydneyelise7260 more like the truth is the truth or facts are facts
Companies should be held accountable for their poison. They're putting in our bodies and if the Law doesn't want to do it, we should hold them accountable the people.
I seriously doubt any woman would give a crap about if the cotton is super white.....I mean it will come out a certain color anyway 🤔🤷
It's about it being toxic
Yea! Like Idc if Its a bit yellow, just dont make it square or triangular.
No joke
@@youiloves1242 that’s what she’s saying… she’s saying since no woman really cares how white their tampons are they should just get rid of it in their products
My reusable pads are black lol I love it lol I don't see as much blood so I don't get as quesy
"OK OK, but that doesn't affect me because I live in canada, right?"
*picks up my go to brand. *
Same here Its the exact one!
The organic one from Walmart In Canada is free from it. Read the ingredients. It's probably not in the Canadian ones. The organic are pure cotton and kinda cheap af.
@@TheOneTheOnlyToast tks, I need them cause I do a lot of physical activity
Lol same
LITERALLY SAMS
“Banned almost everywhere but the US”
Oh thank god
It is not banned like he said. They just don't put it in their food. LoL
Note ✍️ 👌😂👌Bobby is funny ! Is going where the sun 🌞 don't shine ! LOL 👍😆👌... Hellaaaa funny !!
"It's banned everywhere except here"
Me "oh thank goodness it isn't in my country..... I mean, poor Americans"
I’m in Canada but the packaging looks the same here so I’m thinking it’s probably worth checking anyways
When you’re an American woman: Haha I’m in danger 😀
I immediately picked up the box of tampax pearl that was next to me to inspect everything about them
“It’s banned everywhere except here”
Ohhhh that makes sense. I really do feel for women in the USA, just being screwed over in every possible way.
It's just another way of this country not caring about us and wanting to kill us.
LITERALLY ME! Every time I hear "This is banned everywhere except America" my Australian self breathes a sign of relief and then my conscience says "Girl, people still eating/using this shit, feel bad for them."
Stopped breathing when he specifically mentioned the brand I use
Tampax is my fave :'(
Same
Literally!!!!
Same!!!!!! 😭😭
Right? I have both those brands in my bathroom literally right now 😭😭
"titanium dioxide is a derivative from paint" wtf no who lied to you. Your saying they get the titanium dioxide from PAINT. Like oh hey this paint didn't sell so let's sell it to the tampon people. No, paint uses titanium dioxide but it's not even close to a derivative. They just buy it same as the paint factory does. Oh and titanium is one of the only metals that doesn't react with the human body, that's why we use it for replaced joints and other surgical needs. Dummmm.
Thank you.
@@alinatater Titanium oxide can only cause problems if you ingest it, which is why it's banned as a food additive pretty much everywhere.
@@rault114 sad to say our US stores still have it, and I guarantee you vaginal health is a finicky thing. It's just used to color the strings so why put it in there at all if: 1) no one cares what color they are and 2) other countries are banning it?
Titanium is one of the main ingredients in sun screen as well
@@rault114i would argue having it in a tampon makes it quite easy for the body to absorb tiny bits of it at a time, especially with the warm and moist environment it sits in.
If I find myself in a discussion about these things with any of the women in my life I'll have to let them know!
I love the fact that you're talking about tampons being a man. Most can't even walk down that aisle thank you very much for the information. My period has passed but I do have nieces thank you! Tell Rose hello she's just gorgeous
Yeah alot of men don't wanna walk down that aisle in stores but have seen a couple women's husband's buy them so a few aren't embarrassed to go down aisle & buy products.
@@sashacobert9113 absolutely 💯!
Came here to say just this!
Why do you belive this man?? Jusy think for a second : where is the blood from? And where is the tampon in your body? Could anything in the tampon affect the bleedinG THAT IS COMMING FROM THE UTERUS THROUGH THE CERVIX?????
Yeap
When you see the brand you use in the example: welp, fuc-
A lot of these do damage over time too....so at least now you know! ❤️ You should also avoid wearing polyesters, and definitely rayon and if you can get rid of all PVC possible (lead and cadmium... etc). PVC is in my car but if I at least limit other exposure it helps.
A lot of masks are actually made of microplastics like polyester and "suddenly" studies are showing that many people are having breathing problems due to microplastics in their lungs and blood. And they try to say it's from the landfills.....not what literally has been right on people's faces this whole time..and some silicones are toxic and in beauty products and soaps etc.
The one that is currently inside you at that 😭
Fr I use both of these 😫😫
You do realise this guy is spouting crap for the views, right? Titanium Dioxide is used everywhere, with no ill effects. It is used in sunscreen and toothpaste! Wear a light coloured lipstick? It is used as a whitener to lighten the shade. As for his bull of "it's a derivative of paint", F Off, it is not! It is a PIGMENT used IN paint to increase the opacity, not from paint!
don't worry too much! titanium dioxide is worth doing some research on, because many gynecologists have said that it's totally safe. it was banned in the EU as a food additive, but in the US, it's legal in food, and we eat it all the time without knowing. plus, L helps fund nonprofits that provide sustainable period care around the world. if you don't want to use them anymore, that's of course up to you, but it wasn't a waste :)
I love how people misinterpret science for views. Titanium dioxide is safe. S-a-f-e.
It's not a derivative of paint: it's a natural mineral that is used in paint.
The increased bleeding was only observed in *mice* who were *fed* massive amount of it. If you ate a few bowls of sand you'd probably feel pretty ill too.
TiO2 was tested for carcinogenity multiple times, and never had any sort of influence on cancer rates.
Titanium dioxide is the safest sunscreen we have nowadays. That "mineral sunscreen" you use? The mineral is titanium dioxide. That really nice makeup with great coverage? Probably titanium dioxide too. The walls of your house? Same thing. Your white bed linen? Same thing. That titanium piercing you got? The surface of it turned to titanium oxides which is what prevents it from rusting. Got a titanium prosthetic? That same layer of oxides is what makes it much more biocompatible.
Stop the fear-mongering. Just because an ingredient is slightly hard to pronounce that doesn't make it dangerous. Next thing we know, someone will be touting the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide.
Idk man. When I switched to organic cotton pad I had less pain and less blood and I know others who have the same experience
@@Rio26202placebo, where is your science?
Thank you !
@Rio26202 when I free bleed it shortens my period I'm not sure if that makes a difference
I am allergic to Titanium, it's used as a whitener in many products. Get your self tested for Titanium allergy before considering dental implants
Titanium dioxide isn't a derivative of paint - that means that it comes from paint. It is an ingredient to paint - but also soap, makeup, candles and more. Its literally made of two elements Ti and O2 - go to 10th grade chemistry.
Hi, I'm studying Biochemistry in university and just because something is made of two elements doesn't make it "not unsafe" or "not dangerous". Take Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) it's composed of only two elements (Hydrogen and Chlorine) but it is extremely dangerous in high concentrations. It can cause severe burns just from minor skin contact. There are also elements on their own that are extremely radioactive like radium. Please don't throw ignorant assumptions around like that.
@theonlynickel you're so right. This original comment needs to revisit a couple of elementary chemistry concepts.
@@theonlynickelisn't titanium dioxide in toothpaste as well?
100% @theonlynickel and its not banned! He is so irresponsible with his information its all hearsay and he is unqualified he has zero certs/diploma/ degrees in food science or environmental studies, I see him and see body image issues, OCD tendencies and an ED his little daughter will have such a complex around food when she is older.
@@theonlynickelThey never said it was safe or not dangerous. You're arguing against something they never said. Try to fit in a speech class.
I’m so upsets I’ve literally been paying up for that brand thinking it was a better choice than I use to get
Same! Damn aesthetically pleasing “organic” packaging! 🙄
Mine in the same exact packaging doesn’t have titanium dioxide…. He’s lying about that brand.
He's lying to you! Do not believe this man. Titanium dioxide cannot be absorbed into you by the body.
Greenwashing
Same girl.
Me: “welp good thing I don’t use tampons!”😌👍
Him: “it’s also in your pads”
Me: w h a t 😀
Lmao me too I’m gonna check I have 3 diff types yep it’s in always flexfoam and always ultra thin it’s in Tampax pure cotton I wish I didn’t throw out the u by cotex box but it likely has it in them as well. Awesome. I want to invest in period panties they’re underwear that soaks up the blood and you just wash them out in the sink and apparently they don’t leak and are really comfortable
lol me too
Omg it's in pads too?!
@@wickedantionette i wear period panties, i love joyja they are amazing, have all types of different ones you can get based on absorption, definitely check them out. I sleep, work and go about my day in them and have never had to worry about leaks or spotting just make sure you don't get the cotton ones, they will bleed through if your bleeding a bit heavier, when I wear them I just wear them to bed.
I was looking for this comments cause I thought I was safe 😫
After a quick check on the internet, Titanium Dioxide is only considered harmful in dust form, although many countries have moved to remove it from food and other products in the last year or so.
you’re a man i can see why that wouldn’t be much of a concern to you.
Ok, let's believe the info from the companies taking our $! 🤪🙄
Not reliable info!
So is asbestos but here we are.. these are things that should be banned
@@Disciple-ofChristwhat is reliable info?
Me thinking "welcome to the USA, where everything is trying to kill u" hahaha
you bleed more, you buy more.... It's all about the money as you always say 😡
Why do you belive this man?? Jusy think for a second : where is the blood from? And where is the tampon in your body? Could anything in the tampon affect the bleedinG THAT IS COMMING FROM THE UTERUS THROUGH THE CERVIX?????
This is why I tell my wife to only get gluten free tampons made by grass fed cage free German baby goats 🐐 that only roam in the Himalayan mountains
How exactly does this ingredient make you bleed more?
It’s about taking away your ability to reproduce thats all
@@getrdone882 that is the most retarded take, EVER! " Were gonna kill of the possibility of future customers"
“Why do we care…?” WE? 😂 😂 😂. Thank you for this information, Im changing ASAP.
Considering it is sometimes a "shared space"🤭HAPPY wife, happy life! 😁
You'll be searching a long-ling time
Near every tampon brand has the whitening agent
I have a wife and two daughters who I love far more than I can say. It’s been over 20 years since I had any real influence over my daughters but I always used to give them relevant information so no harm comes to them. When you love someone so much you’d give your life for them you do care about their health and well being.
He may have female relatives
I wear pads and I think I’ll change to Seventh Generation!
He is ignoring the science. This one ingredient is in toothpaste, soap, vitamins etc. It’s ok to want a titanium dioxide free tampon, but he left out important information. Cora has not confirmed that their product is titanium dioxide-free. Nor has organyc. Just because it’s not on the box, does not mean it free of the ingredient because the disclosure regulations vary. He didn’t mention the one brand that has been confirmed to be titanium-dioxide free. I did a video on this in my period playlist on my channel. It’s worth checking out if you are not into fear mongering.
Yes and he forgets about access.
How is he ignoring the science?? He is educating people and it is FAR from fear mongering !!
@@wendylangfield4385 The ingredient is safe, because it has been tested!
Idk I think it might be more harmful than you think, these companies are about making money not about the best interests of their customers. I switched to reusable cloth pads a few months ago and the results have been amazing for me. Barely any cramps, I used to get them really bad. Flow is not as heavy, used to go a full 7 days now it's only 5.
@@ambermarie814 I prefer to read science journals on the ingredients used to see if something is ‘harmful’.
This just showed up randomly on my feed, and I shared this with three women in my life, he just changed there life, so thank you very much
Bro, he's wrong. Read the comments
You were never taught to not believe everything you read on the internet, and now you're affecting others with your gullibility. That's shameful, not something to brag about.
Omg I’ve been using L tampons… thank you for letting me know
Don’t switch! All tampons and pads on the market contain chemicals, but they’re there for a reason! Things like this are needed to maintain the structure of the product. If you look closer at this guys channel, he mostly is just making things up, trying to scare you for views!
@@drainey0 I had a feeling it might be fake, thank you 😊
L bozo
@@elicarlson7682 thank you 🤓
@@shrimpchip37 no problem 🤓
Thank you for this. I mean the subject, the warning, no awkward weird jokes. You're awesome.
But he's lying??
He's lying to you! Do not believe this man. Titanium dioxide cannot be absorbed into you by the body.
@@Nico-qi2ik source?
@@Nico-qi2ik source.
Titanium dioxide can cause LUNG CANCER in LARGE DOSAGES. As far as I'm aware, we don't breathe through our pussies.
I'm 50 and I never used a tampon and don't ever plan to. I lie, I did once in my 30s and I cried and said nope not for me. We're supposed to be 1 of the greatest countries but the things they allow to be put into things we consume are crazy. Smh anything for a buck even at the price of their citizens. I think as women we need to fight against things like this.
It's not really dangerous though and is considered extremely safe when not ingested. It's been banned only in certain areas on the globe only as a food additive and is still widely used to give a brighter white color to other materials such as porcelain.
Why would you want it inside your body, where it is literally soaking in your bodily fluids, and could be absorbed into your vagina, uterus or anywhere else?
Porcelain is also covered in a protective coating and is usually not out inside your body for hours at a time.
You do realize that our skin is our largest muscle and that whatever we put on it is absorbed and processed through the kidneys...that includes being exposed to Titanium Dioxide in your uterus.
Wake up.
I read up on it, and titanium dioxide is also used as food coloring (E number is E171), although most of its usage is in paints, varnishes, paper and plastic. It's also used in skin care products as thickener and sunscreen.
The inhalation of its nanoparticles might cause cancer, but this was only observed in people working in dusty environments. Human studies showed no assosiation between exposure to TiO2 and increased cancer risk.
The EU has banned the usage of it in foods in febuary this year.
I understand if people would like to avoid this compound, but personally, I don't see any problem with it being in tampons. Just wanted to make sure people don't immediately assume the worst.
I bet you would have a problem though if someone smoked a cigarette around you. I got cancer of the uterus, so , who knows, this may have been what caused it.
did you miss the part where it damages your reproductive organs???? this isn’t about cancer
@@lori639 What the hell does smoking have to do with women’s Vaginal Areas?
@@lori639 You’re an example of immediately thinking the worse and panicking without having a sensible mindset. You wouldn’t know what caused it unless your Doctors explain to you. Don’t make assumptions that might scare others. Especially when there are young pre-youthful ladies who are now learning about their bodies.
@trapd00rspider it's fine as sunscreen, companies love trying things in a wide range of products, doesn't always work.
I give up. Im gonna make myself a period tent that I’ll stay in once a month and just free bleed.
You dont have to quarantine yourself, just wear black for a week and be careful where you sit. No one will ever know
Period Cups have changed my life girl
@@mrs.k6169 I wore one for a year, but it messed up my cramps for some reason.
@@lizziecross8149 People have different anatomy so you probably had one that didn't fit right. If it's too stiff inside you then you'd need to get a softer one or if it has too strong of a suction to you then you should get a wider one or a disc since they don't have a suction. Cups help with cramps so if it affected you negatively then it probably just wasn't the right fit. If you'd be interested in trying again there's definitely enough probable solutions to your problem.
@@yukikanegawa7470 I wore a cup for a year. It worked super well. After about a year, I noticed my cramps getting worse with the period cup. I don’t know how much my body could’ve changed within that time, but I promise you that I’m a period cup veteran.
Me 4 feet away listening trying to pick a tampon
👁👁
Don't use them AT ALL it's not natural to shove something inside you for hours use pads and change often. Wash well. Seriously ALL WOMEN need to do this.
No way am I wearing a wet diaper all day. 🤮🤮🤮
@@lessehead It is not a diaper, you change it every couple of hours.
@@logcabininaforest Lol I know what it is, and it feels like a diaper. Lucky you that you can use the bathroom every 2 hrs! I’m a teacher, and I don’t get to use the bathroom for hrs and hrs at a time. That’s why teachers have the highest incidence of UTI’s of any profession. And to me, pads feel just like a wet diaper. I love tampons!
@@lessehead Having a tampon in for such a long time is so much worse then a "diaper" feeling pad.
@@logcabininaforest It’s wonderful that we have choices! If you don’t like tampons, don’t wear them! If they cause infections, don’t wear them! I’m now menopausal, wore tampons for about 40 yrs without any issues. So did my mother, my sister, my fellow teachers, and all my friends. There are many days when I arrive at school at 730am and can’t use the bathroom until after noon, if I’m lucky. Then go all afternoon without time to use the bathroom. It’s always been this way for teachers, and I can’t work when I’m feeling wet and gross.
looked this up, and apparently titanium dioxide is only in the string of the tampon and its only a carcinogen when inhaled. this was from the first article that popped up by an obgyn
Never trust paid people.
Dang, those were my favorite brands.. thank you nonetheless though.
Same- mine was the blue one he picked up the second time 🥲
ISNT THAT ALSO IN RANCH DRESSING!!!!!help seriously
it’s ok ! it’s just a powder is only toxic if you breathe it into your lungs which is just true of any powder in general
Thank you for caring about an issue that doesn’t affect you directly.
Can somebody remind me exactly why the FDA exists? I mean other than to squeeze money out of corporations.
When your FBI agent does you good this time… I literally bought those first tampons like two hours ago😳
Those were the first tampons Ive ever used 😭
Actually they’re super good especially if allergic to other types, also that thing is completely safe for inside (remember follow your TSS instructions) the chemical doesn’t do anything to you really unless you eat it. It’s legit in everything, also I have PCOS so Ik my shit. You can still use them with no worry
Mf you think that's bad, I JUST took one out 😭😭 lmfaoo
NO BECAUSE I JUST GOT THOSE FROM WALMART IM SCARED
Lol fbi agent
Wow, I had no idea. Thank you for letting us know. 😳🙌🏾
Everythong this guy said about chemistry is false. He doesn't know what he's talking about.
You had no idea because it's not true. Titanium dioxide is literally sunblock, you put it on your skin. It doesn’t dissolve in water, meaning the nanoparticles aren’t going to dissolve from the tampon string and get into the blood that might be pooling in the vagina and then get absorbed by the body, AND have you ever seen the "white color" come off your tampon strings or other white clothes?
There is no evidence that titanium dioxide is dangerous unless it's inhaled. Don't get your medical advice from a TikTok or CZcams short.
He’s saying absolute rubbish 😭😭
@@melissamayhaps8990 Doesn't sunscreen cause issues in the skin as well? Not really a good example to give
Yes, ladies be careful with those toxic tampons. I’m an ovarian cancer survivor. Buy organic ones. ❤️🙏🏻
I’m so glad you’re speaking on this, thank you
Calm down, guys! Unless you regularly grind up large quantities of tampons & inhale the dust, you don't really have much to worry about!
Damn that’s a shame. That’s actually my favorite brand of pads. Guess I’ll start looking at those alternatives 🤧🤧
rael has good pads, but these types of brands are pricey 😣.....so I just use the Lena cup(menstrual cup)
@@cindy4628 the cups are difficult to use :(
Don't bother. Titanium dioxide is literally sunblock, you put it on your skin. It doesn’t dissolve in water, meaning the nanoparticles aren’t going to dissolve from the tampon string and get into the blood that might be pooling in the vagina and then get absorbed by the body, AND have you ever seen the "white color" come off your tampon strings or other white clothes?
There is no evidence that titanium dioxide is dangerous unless it's inhaled. Don't get your medical advice from a TikTok or CZcams short.
@@taffylol thank you for pointing out that you're a lost cause, you're saving Katie and me a lot of trouble trying to speak logic to someone illogical. Lol
You are amazing! You're talking about tampons, most guys won't even say the word. Kudos to you!!!!!😊
Lola tampons have made my cramps less painful and has made them lighter.
I’ve been using a silicone menstrual cup for 5 years. Love them and no titanium dioxide.
I can’t figure out how to put them in :((
@@eleanorc6899 here a short explanation :)
czcams.com/users/shorts1Fy0Q0gSt5g?feature=share
I love my menstrual cup! To think I’ll never have to buy another tampon or pad for another 10 years is amazing. Plus I’m a heavy bleeder and the cup lasts sometimes 10+ hours whereas a tampon I’d get TSS and faint or worse get seizures. Best purchase ever made. I have one that’s large and one that’s smaller!
@@Janae2000 do you leave it in overnight? or do you just wear a pad?
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Me laughing in pads, the guy: some pads have it too, also me: all, for nothing at all
Regardless, pads are safer because you don’t get the chance of sitting blood staying inside of you like you can with tampons. Same thing can happen after giving birth if they don’t express the excess blood and such. It doesn’t matter on *just* what is being out there, but what may prevent what needs to come out from coming out.
Another lady had this happen when she had a full hymen, so each time she had a period, it kept building up and building up until she had to go to the hospital.
@@krystami5789 too bad it feels like a wet diaper
@@milkyeyez34 maybe you just didn’t change your pads enough? Never felt that way to me.
I could say the same about having something put in there, it’s like being violated then, haha. 8’D (But in seriousness, that is another reason for myself imo)
All.... for nothing at all.... AAALLLLLLLL... FOR NOOOTHING AND AAAALLLLLLL
@@krystami5789 hahaha i think i just get it kinda heavy so by the time im out of school its already almost fully soiled
Your information to people is much appreciated. Thankyou.
those brands typically cost more, as if periods weren't expensive enough
I looked at my tampons immediately, and it was some of the okay brands he said.
Anecdotal, but I stopped using tampons for menstrual cups and washable pads strictly because I did the math and my period cost about $250-$300 a year to finance. As a result my cycle became regular, lighter and my cramps which since having kids became absolutely bonkers reduced greatly.
I have been left wondering if something in the tampons was the source of my reproductive ailments for all these years
SAME! normalize menstrual cups!!!
I was going to post the exact same thing. Since switching to the cup and reusable pads, I am regular with no cramps. My cramps were almost paralyzing before. Also no more insanely heavy bleeding.
@@melaniebuchanan780 yeah, after I had my kids my periods were life ruining. I was essentially useless every 3 weeks and it took a really big toll on my mental health because I couldn't function as a person being crippled 7 to 12 days a month. Cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, shaking, anemia, dehydration. It was absolutely insane and the solution was hormonal birth control I'm not on because it already gave me blood clots and my doctors should understand that, but they didn't care. Toss pills at it. You'll either get better or die. They don't care.
@@earthstar7534 I wad given hormonal pills as well. After years of problems they swore were not related to the pills I took myself off of them and tried living as naturally as possible. This was after tons of research on my end because doctors wouldn't believe me.
@@earthstar7534 thank you for sharing your story and all this information! I'm gonna share all of this with my daughter ASAP and I'm sorry you went through all that you did but glad you are doing better now after the switch! 😊
Definitely gonna be keeping this in mind if I ever get my IUD removed! Though given the current state of laws and court decisions in this country, that probably won't be for a while yet!
FYI: CVS has a store brand organic line- Live Better- that does not have any pigments. The pads are just organic cotton, cornstarch-based backing, and glue. And they're a good deal cheaper than some other pads!
I thought theyre still safe to use though, i think this video has some misinformation so definitely educate yourself on this stuff without just taking everything from this video as true.
Why would you want to put ANYTHING in your body that's not organic? Like smoking, they used to encourage that shit until people started dying. Your body doesn't need anything but organic natural stuff. Anything else is just going to cause problems from minor to huge long term problems
Oh it's complete bs, the only potential problem with TiO is that it might possibly be genotoxic if ingested, that's literally it, plus that's only in regards to high levels of intake. Eating a can of soup is more dangerous than a tampon or a pad as far as TiO is concerned.
Titanium dioxide isn't dangerous, people are just fear mongering, a quick google search brings up article after ariticle of OBGYNs disapproving this.
Thank you for sharing this with us, I had no idea! I'll be more careful next time getting period products
You also have to be careful ingesting it. Skittles have it in them and other products
@@AndrewKidd14145 So true. I know someone who did and lost her fertility.
@@annaz9655 that’s a fact and it’s terrible. I’m glad I haven’t touched skittles in years because they’re too much sometimes. And I heard that about titanium dioxide and I told everyone I know. Banned everywhere but the US and they don’t care.
You had no idea because it's not true. Titanium dioxide is literally sunblock, you put it on your skin. It doesn’t dissolve in water, meaning the nanoparticles aren’t going to dissolve from the tampon string and get into the blood that might be pooling in the vagina and then get absorbed by the body, AND have you ever seen the "white color" come off your tampon strings or other white clothes?
There is no evidence that titanium dioxide is dangerous unless it's inhaled. Don't get your medical advice from a TikTok or CZcams short.
I switched to menstrual cups and it’s a much better option! Less expensive, better for the planet, and as far as I’m aware, much better for the body. Obviously they don’t work for every woman, but I think they would work for a lot of us if we gave them a try! I didn’t think I’d like it before I tried it, and now I’ll never go back.
I'm scared of it getting stuck 😢
@@shewolfbabe3419 Understandable. Technically it can’t get stuck, it might just be a little challenging to remove. It’s really important not to panic about it. Let’s say you’ve tried your absolute hardest to get it out and you can’t. It’s not an emergency, and it can’t hurt you by being left in slightly too long. If you have someone in your life to help you get it out, maybe a mom/sister/aunt/grandma, then you turn to them. If nobody can get it out, you can go to an urgent care center (not the ER, because it’s not an emergency), and they can just quickly grab it for you. But I don’t think that happens very often at all. This is definitely something that takes practice, so you might struggle the first few times, but so many people use them. If it were truly difficult, most people wouldn’t do it lol. It just takes getting used to.
@@shewolfbabe3419It won't, they are very easy to use
Agreed! I've been using one for YEARS
@@shewolfbabe3419 it won't get stuck. I've been using one for a decade. If you have a bm w one in and push hard enough it will come down some. Also some have stems at the base of the cup, similar to a tampon string. Mine is ribbed at the bottom of the cup so you can grip it easily. The key is to relax when you put it in and pull it out. There is a learning curve. Honestly there are some cycles when I don't want to use it bc it is a little bit of work. But I promise it won't get stuck.
America really needs to change their food standards and most other product standards
Here’s the thing. The titanium dioxide will NOT be absorbed in the body, in fact the brand he showed L. has less then 0.01% in their ingredients. In fact, they use it in the STRING! It will NOT effect your reproductive health, and it won’t make your period heavier. The reason your period seems heavier with tampons is because after they absorb what they can hold they essentially block the continuation of your flow. This warning is basically useless, you can still use your normal pads and or tampons, I know I will. Please ladies do your research. It took 2 seconds on google to find out that this won’t have any effect on your body. We come in contact with higher doses of titanium dioxide in products other then our pads and tampons such as candy, coffee creamer, baking and cake decorations, white sauces, gum, cheese, toothpaste and so much more. If you’re worried about it in your tampon then boy are you going to be worried when you find out all the common FOOD it’s in.
It shouldn't be in any of the products that we eat, drink, put on our skin or inside our vaginas. Companies can and do make quality products that aren't full of harmful ingredients. Most countries (except for the U.S. and a few other places) have regulations that prohibit companies from using crappy stuff in personal care products.
@@ituesday24 I agree that it shouldn’t be in any products at all or any foods, but people freaking out about it being in a tampon shouldn’t be the main issue. I feel that if you’re going to freak about it being in a tampon then you should be more worried about it being in your food
But but but… some guy on CZcams seemed very convincing!
I remember having tampon ads being all over my Seventeen magazines.
Titanium Dioxide is not a derivative of paint, paint is made using TiO2, it is a naturally occurring mineral, and is mined from anatase amongst other things.
Yay, finally!!! I hope this blows up. I can't believe how many people still use tampons.
“all men are terrible”
this guy: *hold my drink*
98% of men out there: hold my drink
brainwashed
@@nathanielmourning8096 99.99%*
@@Photops certified chris Chan statistic
this isn’t real btw it’s been debunked several times it’s not toxic
I hate corporate America.
Believe me.. i worked for corporate tech and cannabis.. i lived it. Corporations ruined our culture because their investor laws make it so profits are the primary reason they exist.
Me too
Corporate world if you have it we have it
YES 👏
A REAL MAN!!!a husbabd and father of a girl!THANK YOU!!!
Titanium dioxide is banned everywhere but NOT IN THE US it scares me
not me watching this while wearing one of the toxic brands… i’m so sorry coochie i’ll do better i promise :(
I threw out mine and now I have to buy new ones by the end of the month or I’m screwed. Luckily I have the honeypot ones and noticed immediately I was in less pain than I normally was
Bro same 😭 my mom just got me a new pack I finna check it rn
Lol
Eughh, this guy is such a fool. There was a video about his bs and how he shits on litterally everything that is used in everyday life, yk that helps you fucking live as a normal person.
tl;dr:
Don't trust this bozo or his content.
LMAO PLEASE I'M IN THE SAME POSITION
not me with my 50 still in the bathroom
Cups seem the most sanitary/safest option, but I understand they're not for everyone. It took a couple cycles for me to get the hang of one fully. It is a game changer for me now. I use the June cup firm - mini after trying a couple others it's my favorite. Hope this helps. ❣
It was a gateway for me. Now I use a Hello Disc. It’s still shocking to me changing nothing about my day the entire month. Am I still a bit stressed that it’s being used correctly? ABSOLUTELY. However, this witchcraft is game changing for me at work.
If you have endometriosis..it definitely isn’t for you!
Love mine! I’ve been using a Lena for 4 years, and I almost don’t remember my period all week.
I feel I'm too small down there to use a cup/disc. Is that possible?
@@Jresner there are teen/beginner sizes for cups 😊. I'm not sure about disc I've never tried those.
August is also a really good brand made from 100% organic cotton sourced in Turkey, BPA-free plastic, long applicator, and is FDA approved. I hope this helps and wish you the best of luck on your menstruation journey ❤❤
I always wondered why my periods were so bad before I stopped using tampons.
Wow thank you for this!!!! I really need to start reading these kind of stuff
Literally everything he claimed about this being unsafe is a lie.
@@Nico-qi2ik Still it never hurts to read labels yourself and figure out what it all means
What Science Says About the Health Risks of Titanium Dioxide
Nonetheless, doctors on TikTok and across social media have come out to say that tampon users should not panic, as there is no scientific evidence that titanium dioxide in tampons cause any harm. Experts that spoke to Gizmodo also insisted that there is no evidence that titanium dioxide in tampons, other topical products (sunscreen), and food is unsafe to humans ...
Agreed. Unless he doesn’t show the science, Irs fear mongering and hard on the wallet
@@21972012145525 He never shows the science or even answers questions. His whole “career” is based on fear mongering.
Then why is it banned in Europe? Do the European equivalents of the FDA just ban stuff for no reason? Doubtful. Obviously, there's something wrong with it or why would it be banned anywhere? Don't forget some doctors are corporate shills and paid off to say something is safe. Meanwhile, it's banned in Europe. Proof the doctors saying it's safe aren't very reliable or are paid off or why would it be banned anywhere? Think about it.
I have found dove, cantu, ampro, listerine, swab, Old spice, aveeno, even Listerine for children has cancer chemicals in them and it is really unfair that people have to suffer because of marketing. It also seems as though the more products are changing the more they're being marketed but yet they're still using the cancer chemicals and what they're doing is trying to keep up with the products that everybody are using.
Never used tampons in my life and I am 35 , I don’t know how and I don’t think I would like it anyway. The simple the better, I just use organic pads and drop few drops of essential oil to help ease the cramps …. 😎
Damn- my standards are so low that i thought this was hella attractive that he knows more abt the women's body than i do abt myself and he's concerned for our safety/health. Either way thankyou, this was really helpful 😊
titanium dioxide should be fine this guy is full of shit, titanium dioxide absorption is extremely low and excreted, plus theres not enough research into it. its considered safe generally with an exception for aerosols
ps this guy is a grifter and lies about a lot of stuff
Honestly, same. Like thank you sir for caring At All. But also :/ why is that impressive....
"It causes problems with fertility"
- immediately picks up a box
😂😂😂😂
Lol same
...nice so when you get an infection you can think about the 10+ other methods not to have children while you suffer from...being so anti smart
@@aedificat5385 lol imagine thinking people on the internet are always serious?is a joke dummy
Ooof. Destroy your amazing body instead of caring for/learning about it via NFP, using a condom, or practicing a little self-control. To each their own, I guess...
Thank you Bobby for keeping us informed.
the first ones actually work way better for me, I don’t tend to bleed thru them like I do with tampons..
"It's banned almost everywhere." - In the EU it is banned exactly since ten days ago, August 07th, 2022. And not for being actually harmful but as a precaution, as it *can't be ruled out* that it _might_ be carcinogenic.
Have you actually researched to see if it is harmful or are you just assuming it isn't?
@@missbeaussie I researched the reasons for the ban in Europe, of course, as I don't want to spread fake news. And the EU is known for precautionary banning all kinds of stuff even when the scientific research hasn't delivered direct proof of harmfulness yet - which is the case with titanium dioxide. For now studies only point to the possibility of cancer. Enough for the EU to ban it. The American FDA seems to act only when harmfulness is proven.
To be clear: I'm EU citizen and I fully agree with the EU's cautious approach. But I think in case of Titanium oxide you Americans shouldn't panic as it certainly isn't the most dangerous substance still allowed in your daily products …
@@hape3862 I mean, I don't think that's a bad thing. Imagine all the cancers that could have been avoided if things were banned on suspicion of danger rather than waiting for proof. My father passed from asbestosis. They were still using it when they suspected it might be dangerous but because it hadn't been made illegal they kept doing it.
@@hape3862 also I'm not American.
@@missbeaussie Oh, I'm sorry to hear that about your dad. My stepfather was a beer brewer and they had to clean the equipment with formaldehyde in the 60s - which was later also banned. He died of cancer. But he was an asshole, so no need to condole me, hehe.
And sorry for assuming you were American, these days this could be taken as an insult … 🤬🫢🤐
I just switched to Rael! I need those really big overnight ones (yay endometriosis) and so far I love them. I've only used this for one period, but I like them a lot. I was using kotex.
Oh that's great! Yeah! I use them too, they're so frickin comfortable, it's awesome. I've never ONCE had one leak. (And I'm sorry dude, endometriosis SUCKS.)
Endometriosis sucks.😢 I usually use kotex too. Your comment really makes me want to switch too.
Of course, big companies only sell them here in America.
A few years back I stopped using tampons and my cramps stopped. When i realized this i never went back except a few times I had to. Even then i was using LOLA. No matter how natural it is, having something in there affects our body… and the cost of anything natural is outrageous. I will have to test some natural pads.
When I started buying Organyx, my cramps stopped and much less bleeding. I didn't even realize why.
I had the same experience when I quit using them too..
That’s crazy. I’m starting to question my whole life
@@robinvaldez seriously! I hate wearing pads but when I do there is a noticeable difference in my cramps and the amount I bleed. Probably because there isn’t something plugging my up and my body is able to release the waste naturally!
Same! I love that brand! So I glad I switched
Some women reported they had miscarriages becoz of this ingredient too. I just saw those videos recently
I don’t think Bobby understand what “derivative of” means. He is implying titanium dioxide is made from paint but it is not. It is used in many things, like paint. But it does not come from paint. Why be so intentionally misleading?
In large doses it isnt good... just like underarm deodorizers. And gmo corn syrup.. it accumulates and becomes toxic, kido. You are just uninformed.
Zach.. do not reply smart to me without learning either.. i school doctors here, for years...i will have to roast you... believe me kid, you are not educated. Get a bucket and coat your water with it... you would not drink it kid.
So you would drink it in water?
You clearly know nothing about the word moderation or toxicity.
You cannot correct the professor here.. learn or keep quiet.
Yes. He doesn’t present evidence that it’s toxic. Like just cuz you say it, I’m suppose to take your word? Show me the facts bobby
Not a derivative of paint, and ingredient in paint. We don't source the titanium dioxide from the paint it's also in it. Just like you source the propylene glycol in your soap from antifreeze.
FYI Antifreeze is Ethylene Glycol, completely different compound to Propylene Glycol, which is a humectant and perfectly safe.
I switched to Lola a year ago and haven’t had cramps or shooting pains in my private parts since. Life changing.
I’m a chemist. It’s been in stuff for 100’s of years. It does nothing to you.
Titanium dioxide is not a derivative of paint. That's like saying water is a derivative of paint. It's a component of paint!
Your 'advice' contradicts itself a lot on this channel. In your sunscreen episode, you recommended a sunscreen that contains zinc oxide. And hey ho, you know, zinc oxide is used in paint as well! (PS. titanium dioxide is also used in sunscreen too.) In that series of videos, you started off my saying that mineral-based sunscreens are good. And now you're saying that one of those minerals is bad?
It's just plain scaremongering. The fact that you're giving out conflicting advice shows that beyond the surface level information, you don't really know what you're talking about 😕
It took way too long to find a single comment calling out his nonsense.
Hm.. 🤔
Would it depend on where its applied?
I better return the box of tampons i just bought today. Thank you for informing the general public. It's tough being a female.
the real question is why these big corporations think it’s okay to literally poison their consumers 😤
Thanks for the heads up Bob. Wished I known this back in the 70s.
the brand “august” also has really good tampons without the dioxins and are also biodegradable :)
Thank you...will check them out. 😊
Thanx ✌
I used to buy only Lola products. Now I can’t find a single Lola product in Walmart stores. It’s almost like companies don’t want to give us the healthy/safe options, especially women’s products.
Those are the WORST tampons ever. Super painful :(
THANK YOU KING😭✋🏼
Do you have a degree to back up this fearmongerjng Bobby? It seems you only bash affordable products and your science doesn't quite check out.
Hell no he doesn’t!
It's banned in Europe and most nations. That's not reliable enough for you? You think nations ban ingredients for no reason? He's not fear mongering. You're probably a corporate shill or affiliated with the FDA. #troll
@@Paulguynj Handling fish suspiciously is a crime in England, do you think American factories are handling fish in a non suspicious manner?
We're not talking about handling fish. We're talking about an additive used in our food supply that's banned in Europe. The question is why would many nations including all of Europe would ban a substance for no reason? You really think they banned it for no reason? So, basically you're suggesting all the FDA equivalent agencies in Europe are banning stuff for no reason and no research that titanium dioxide could be a harmful additive. Do you know why it's banned in Europe? Did you research it? Or you're just randomly saying someone is fear mongering despite the fact it's a banned substance in many nations and their science doesn't check out?
While i don’t agree with everything he says, it would be no surprise to me that america allows harmful substances in its products. Look at all the red40 and such in M&Ms that’s banned in other countries. They don’t care about us, they care about big business.
My friend, why would we want to give this to our beloved mother's, sister's and daughter's ? I love your stuff! People become so complacent. keep up the life saving work!
I love a man explaining my period products to me b