No fucking thank you
Nonononono. I refuse to believe that this is approved by any OBGYN, but for $15, you can purchase three washable tampons from Etsy crafter, 32708fl. There is just no damn way. Knits takes forever to dry, and fabric rots, just like any other organic matter. I respect frugality and saving the planet and all that, but as a loyal user of the menstrual cup, I will not to go back to the bloody stone age (see what I did there?)
I know what a life-changing luxury quick, easy, and sanitary menstrual products are for very poor women, and I feel like if I ever ran into a lady from, say, rural India, and told her that I’m voluntarily using artisanal tampons that I have to hand-wash, she’d be legally allowed to slap my stupid hippie face.
This c*nt crochet artist offers her wares in white and, as you can see above, a “neapolitan” coloring. No word on how long they maintain that color, or how much blood you have to wash out of knitwear before your soul dies entirely. The cheery product description makes no mention of any medical evaluation, stating simply:
I am pleased to announce I finally perfected the handmade washable tampons! I am offering them in a set of three at the present. They are hand crocheted by me using 100% cotton thread in ecru and they are filled with a circle of natural bamboo (90%) cotton (10%) interlock fabric that is serged on the raw edge. The bamboo fabric is highly absorbent, much more so than cotton. This construction allows for ease of separating the lining and the tampon shell for washing, boiling (if desired) and for air drying. The pull string is braided and is part of the construction so it cannot slip.
Instructions for washing will be included. What a great way to start your efforts to “go green.” [Green?] Think of the money you will save as well!
They are chemical free unlike store brand disposables, so they are safer to use.
They carry the same risk of toxic shock syndrome as with any tampon and should be changed every 4 hours. They can be inserted with the finger or a disposable lollipop stick available from the craft store, if desired.
They can be customized for you if you want larger or smaller more slender ones. I would say these are for medium flow.
A disposable lollipop stick! And if you need any more reassurance as to the health-consciousness of this crafter, she assures us, “All products come from my home which is smoke FREE!” Great, because no one likes a smokey vagina… unless you’re into that sort of thing.