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Is period underwear really better for the environment?

Is period underwear really better for the environment?

Do you really know?

December 14, 20254m 40s

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Show Notes

Period underwear came out in 2013 but has increased in popularity, largely as they claim to be better for the environment and easy to use.

However, in January 2023 Thinx, a leading US manufacturer of period underwear who branded themself as a sustainable alternative to single-use menstrual products has just settled a lawsuit regarding the presence of PFAs, also known as “forever chemicals.” Now people are wondering if period underwear is really as good as companies have made them out to be.

What is period underwear? What are forever chemicals? What alternatives are there to period underwear? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 10/4/2025

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