1. From Catalogue #91-210. "Post Enfal Annual Estimate of Population by Marital Status, Age, Sex and Components of Growth for Canada, Provinces and Territories. 6/88"
The Dioxin Issue:
Women are being exposed to poisonous compounds when they use sanitary protection products
A chlorine bleaching process is used in the production of sanitary napkins and tampons... only to give the products a "pure white" appearance. The same process is also often used in paper towels, "disposable" diapers, coffee filters and milk cartons.
Chlorine bleaching of pulp and paper products (such as sanitary napkins) generates dioxin, one of the most lethal poisons ever created. Measurable dioxin quantities remain in the paper products produced.
Dioxins can enter our bodies by passing through the skin. The risks include: changes to the immune system, birth defects, reproductive problems and production of cancers.
Women have regular and direct contact with chlorine bleached sanitary protection products; yet, this issue has been neglected in the dioxin debate.
Tampon Risks:
A study undertaken by Drs. Eduard Friedrich and Kenneth Siegesmund published in the February 1980 issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology reports: "Visible alterations in the vaginal surface have been identified among tampon users. Such alterations include mucosal drying and micro-ulcerations."
These findings are significant, since researchers believe the bacteria causing Toxic Shock Syndrome (staphylococcus aureous) can only cause infections when access is gained to the bloodstream through a wound site. Healthy tissue has a natural immunity to most forms of bacteria. Sea-silk sponges (used as menstrual sponges), The Keeper, and The DivaCup (latex-free), are found to be non-abrasive and do not cause the excessive drying of the mucous layer protecting the vaginal surface.
SHIPPING TIMES:
All orders are shipped out by Canada Post and US orders are delivered by the US Post Office.
CANADIAN ORDERS: Expedited delivery takes about 1-7 business days. XpressPost delivery takes about 1-2 business days.
US ORDERS - continental US only: XpressPost delivery takes about 3-5 business days. Airmail delivery takes about 4-10 business days. Surface delivery takes about 6-12 business days.
For orders shipped outside of North America: Average Airmail delivery time is 3-12 weeks, but delivery will depend on the country you reside in. We no longer offer surface delivery, as it can take up to six months to arrive!
U.S and other Foreign Customers:
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