Fragrance and Foes: Unveiling the Hidden Risks in Menstrual Choices

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Scented period products harbor worrisome toxic exposures, raising questions about who faces the most risk.

Everyday household items expose us to chemicals, but menstrual products intimately interact with our bodies.

A new study examines social factors influencing the use of scented versus unscented menstrual products.

Scented products often contain harmful VOCs linked to cancer, skin irritation, and organ damage.

VOCs: Volatile Organic Compounds

Older individuals and those with lower education levels are more likely to use riskier, scented products.

Black participants are also more prone to using scent-altering intimate care products.

The study reveals links to age, education, and family culture in choosing menstrual products.

Family influences, particularly from older generations (including parents), play a significant role in product choices.

Black communities face marketing that perpetuates racialized stigmas about body odors and cleanliness.

Educational attainment emerges as a factor, with higher education linked to using unscented products.

Health agencies are urged to regulate toxic period care products, emphasizing the need for awareness.