Empowering Products
Feminine hygiene supplies and other personal women's products usually aren't the topics of conversation at most dinner tables. In fact, to many women, such items are extremely private. But even though peeing while standing up and eco replacements for tampons aren't every woman's idea of great dinner conversation, that doesn't mean these things aren't important. From pee funnels to nontoxic sexual health boosters and beyond, companies are tuning in to the very private needs of women in a big way.
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Reusable Menstrual Cup
Think tampons and bulky pads are the only way to deal with your period? Turns out, there's been another way more ecofriendly option available dating back to the 1930s! Reusable menstrual cups are inserted similarly to tampons, but instead of absorbing your flow, they catch it. Many menstrual cups on the market offer 12 hours of leak-free protection, making them popular among marathon runners and other extreme athletes, travelers, and women who are just really busy or who want to reconnect with their bodies. Another perk? They're said to create much less odor than pads or tampons, which often harbor questionable chemicals and synthetic materials. Look for models made of medical-grade silicone that are free of plastics, antimicrobial chemicals, and fragrances.
Where to Buy: Keeper.com, DivaCup.com, CVS
Read More: Why Your Periods Really Suck
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Pee Funnel
Have trouble getting on and off the commode? Grossed out by public toilet seats and Porta-Potties, or sick of squatting in the woods while hiking and camping? While guys may seem have an advantage when it comes to standing up to urinate, female-friendly products make it possible for ladies, too. Female urination devices, or FUDs, are urination funnels already popular among European women. Hey, guys get to pee standing up, why shouldn't ladies, too?
Where to Buy: GoGirl.com
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The Squatty Potty
Do you have poor poop posture? Believe it or not, it could be affecting your digestive health. The design of modern-day toilets puts the tail end of your digestive tract in a compromised, kinked, and unnatural position. These specially designed stools (no pun intended) help align your body into a more primitive pooping position, with your legs at a 35-degree angle.
The benefits of squatting while going No. 2 may include easing hemorrhoids and pelvic floor issues, avoiding constipation, and more effectively flushing toxins out of the body.
Where to Buy: SquattyPotty.com; $34.95 to $79.95
Read More: 5 Toilet Tricks You Need to Know
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Nontoxic Vibrator
Using a vibrator can do more than elicit pleasure. Canadian studies have found people who use vibrators are more proactive about their sexual health and report better sexual satisfaction overall. The problem is many sex toys on the market are laced with toxic chemicals, including harmful plastic chemicals linked to breast cancer, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Look for vibrators made of medical-grade stainless steel or 100 percent medical-grade silicone.
Where to Buy: Jimmyjane.com, We-Vibe.com
Read More: The 10 Best Nontoxic Foreplay Tips
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Female-Friendly Condoms
A lot of condoms aren't very female friendly. Coated in spermicides, some condoms can actually cause uncomfortable vaginal irritation. Your best, most earth-friendly bet? Look for 100 percent natural latex male condoms (as long as you don't have a latex allergy—in that case, choose polyurethane) to keep on hand. An all-latex condom like those made by Sir Richards means you won't come into contact with questionable chemicals like toxic preservatives or plastics. Plus, they are biodegradable. (Note: Condoms should go in the trash, not the toilet, when it's time to toss them.)
Where to Buy: SirRichards.com
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