Tampontification: Easy way to help

[babylonsister]

Tampontification: Easy way to help (and pls. nom. so many eyes can see and help!)


Seventh Generation, a green paper products and cleaning products
company, has a do-good attitude and will donate a box of sanitary
products to a women's shelter in your chosen state - just for clicking
the link. Talk about easy (literally takes less than 1
minute and they ask nothing of you). And, yes, it is legitimate!

http://www.tampontification.com/donate.php

[porphyrian]

1. There, I gave tampons. - n/t

[babylonsister]

2. I'll bet you never thought you'd say that. Seems like a good cause to me! nt

[porphyrian]

4. You're right, that's why I said it. And it is a good cause.

;)

[Arkansas Granny]

3. That was easy!

[peekaloo]

5. Tampooned!

[Mr. Ected]

6. It Was Certainly Easier Than Buying Them For My Wife!

Why do I always feel inclined to tell the cashier, "They're not for me"?

[babylonsister]

8. ...

:rofl:

[MADem]

9. Bwahahahahahaha!!!!!

They're handy for nosebleeds...I saw them used in that fashion on a SEX AND THE CITY episode!!!

[mopinko]

15. the sign of a good man nt.

[trof]

16. You KNOW the honeymoon's over when you wife says...

"Oh, and honey? Pick me up a box of Kotex too. Regular."
And you do and you don't even think about it.
"Lessee, peanut butter, ketchup, cornmeal, Kotex, Cokes, and Tabasco. Check."
;-)

[eridani]

44. But just think--

--she'll pick up your prostate meds if you can't do it. Sauce for the goose, and all. :)

[hootinholler]

19. Mini? Maxi? Whole wheat?

The array of choices is staggering to a non-consumer (and I guess even to a consumer) of these products. I always had to have written instructions to get the right box.

-Hoot

[Manifestor_of_Light]

40. Yes, Frosted Maxi=Pads. Yum... Full of fiber too!

[Canuckistanian]

41. A comedian did a routine about that

Said he's proud to buy them. Looks at the guy next to him and says, "Yeah, that's right, buddy, I got a woman. What you got there? Some frozen dinners and a Penthouse?"

[dogday]

7. It always feels good to give

whatever the need..... :hi:

[porphyrian]

10. Give the gift of tampons.

Heh, heh.

[AndyA]

11. One box to a shelter in Oklahoma.

Use in good health, Ladies!

[Theres-a]

12. Done. nt

[northamericancitizen]

13. Done and thanks for the info. nt

[TomInTib]

14. Tamped and rec'd

[noamnety]

17. disposable products are NOT GREEN products

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=335549&mesg_id=335931

[babylonsister]

22. Seventh Generation seems to think they're environmentally friendly because

they make 'em chemical-free.

http://www.seventhgeneration.com/our_products/women.php

http://www.seventhgeneration.com/our_products/women/why_chlorine_free_fem_care.html

[noamnety]

29. 12 billion chemical free tampons/pads each year

is still an environmental disgrace. It's neither green, nor necessary. It's like claiming chemical-free disposal socks is an environmentally friendly product.

One woman uses up to 10,000 tampons over the course of her reproductive life. There are several products that are reusable, and (imho) more practical. http://www.keeper.com/facts.html or http://www.divacup.com/ are both alternatives that cost roughly $35 and the one product lasts indefinitely for the silicone ones, up to ten years for the latex.

Here's an article from yesmagazine: 10 Most Hopeful Trends http://www.yesmagazine.org/article.asp?ID=1433. And another article from salon: http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/1998/11/30feature.html

[flashlighter]

35. are you...kidding?? nope. not gonna use a reusable tampon.

not gonna happen. sorry.

[benevolent dictator]

47. It's not a tampon.

It's a cup that catches the blood, that you empty, wash out, and reuse. It's not only much better for the environment but also WAY cheaper and convenient in the long run. It's also healthier, because only about 60% of what tampons absorb is blood, and the other 40% is "stuff" that's supposed to be there.

Everyone I know who's tried one loves it.

[noamnety]

48. I didn't realize it was healthier

But I sure don't miss the days of feeling like I just swabbed myself with a stack of communion wafers.

[truedelphi]

45. Even Seventh Generation's products smell awful - I bought one box that

smelled like Windex combined with Pledge.

I have no idea why these products are all so suspect -
I regularly buy paper towels and they are fragrance free.

And much cheaper.

Tampons and sanitary napkins end up being like $ 2 an ounce.

If men had to wear them they'd be free.

[flashlighter]

34. ok..do you reuse tampons??? No? Didn't think so.

[noamnety]

36. No, I don't reuse tampons; this isn't a tampon.

And yes, I use one, have for years - I'm a little surprised that wasn't obvious from my previous post. I've turned a few other people onto them as well, who have in turn talked other people into making the switch. I found about about them when I was planning to hike a section of the Appalachian Trail. I found them at the local Whole Foods Market.

Anyone who's used a diaphragm or cervical cap for birth control understands that things are OMG washable and reusable even if they've been "there." It's not that big a deal. They are approved by the FDA.

Mainly, it's a huge relief not to have to figure out how many tampons I need to pack for a trip, and not having to smuggle them around when I'm not carrying a purse and I don't have good pockets, or running out of them if I'm away from home for awhile. And I know this is silly, but I was never a fan of buying stuff like that in stores, and now - I'm done, don't have to do that ever again.

I know tone is hard to read in a typed message, but I swear your message reads like you're angry at me because you've decided I don't use one. I'm confused.

[REP]

42. Not All Women Can Use Them

Women who have had cervical cancer and have undergone a conization and/or LEEP don't have enough cervix left to use The Keeper or similar products. It's a great alternative for those who want to use them and who can - but not all women are able to.

[lavenderdiva]

18. I gave several boxes of tampons-

it allowed me to repeatedly choose states, and drag the heart into the house. So, I hope several states will benefit. Thank you for sharing this.

I sent the link to my e-mail list, and am hoping they too, will tampontificate!

Recommended!

[tool_of_the_people]

20. I gave at the office

Couldn't be easier. Thanks for posting the link.

[youthere]

21. I wonder if they'll be delivered by tampony express?

[youthere]

23. ..or perhaps a tampoon boat?

[youthere]

25. ..maybe in a TamPontiac?

[NashVegas]

24. Love 7th Generation, But I Love My Diva Cup More

No waste created whatsoever, except for the amount it took to make the reusable cup.

http://www.divacup.com/

[crispini]

30. Well, thanks for the link.

I have been meaning to try one of these and you gave me the incentive to do so! :D

[FredMertz]

26. Happy to help!

But I still won't go to the store to buy them.

[babylonsister]

27. Hey, I used to know a clammer by the name of Fred Mertz. Welcome to

DU!

[FredMertz]

28. Thanks!

I actually named myself after the character from I Love Lucy.

[Eurobabe]

31. Thanks for the link, gave to Virginia

:hi:

[rasputin1952]

32. Done...Since my wife and I broke up, I never figured on doing this

again...

[Gelliebeans]

33. Awesome!

Thanks for posting, Seventh Generation is a great company!

[Melissa G]

37. done! thanks, bsister!

[The Witch]

38. I love Seventh Gen

and I use their products whenever possible. Donated.

[AnnInLa]

39. done....thanks, you are an angel!

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

43. Done (gave to VA).

[Clark2008]

46. I have a whole unopened box upstairs I should give.`

I bought them in anticipation of a period that never came - I'm 26 weeks pregnant and won't be using them for some time to come.

I dragged and dropped. Some lucky woman in Tennessee will now get some tampons!

:hi:

[AnnInLa]

49. kick