Hey, girl. We know period undies are kind of amazing. They’re comfy, they save you from awkward pad changes at school, and they make dealing with your period just a little less annoying. But here’s the not-so-fun part no one tells you…
Some period undies are hiding a not-so-cute secret: toxic chemicals. Yep, seriously.
Wait, What? Toxic Undies?!
So, the magic that makes some period underwear “leak-proof” often comes from chemicals called PFAS (they’re also called “forever chemicals” yikes). These are man-made chemicals that are super hard to get rid of. Once they’re in your body, they stick around. And some scientists believe they can mess with your hormones, affect your immune system, and even cause bigger health issues later on.
And guess what? These chemicals have been found in some big name period undie brands. Not all of them, but enough to make us go: “Hold up… what’s actually touching our skin?”
Why This Matters (Especially for You)
The skin around your down there area is super absorbent. That means if your undies are made with dodgy stuff, your body can soak it up. That’s extra concerning when you’re still growing, changing, and going through all the hormonal stuff.
Plus, most girls wear these undies every single month. That’s a lot of contact over time. We are not actually sure if the bacteria even comes out after washing!
How to Keep It Real (and Safe)
🩸 Go natural. Choose pads and tampons that are all organic !
🩸 Ask questions. If a brand won’t tell you what’s in their products, that’s a red flag.
🩸 Tell your friends. This info is meant to be shared! No gatekeeping when it comes to girl health, right?
Period Power = Knowledge
At teysha we are all about cute, comfy and safe underwear made only with 100% organic teysha stretch fabric. And when it comes to period undies we made the choice NOT to make them and here's why.
We're just not that confident they can be made safely without those harmful chemicals. And honestly we care about your health more than jumping on the latest trend.
Instead we encourage you to use organic pads or tampons that are free from synthetic nasties. Your body deserves better.
Got any questions? Slide into our DMs or email us anytime we love girl chats , growing up and great undies !
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