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The Shocking Ingredients in Menstrual Products: Toxic Truths, Safe Alternatives, and the Future of Period Care with Arielle Loupos

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Delanie Fischer chats with Arielle Loupos, founder of Flower Girl, for a revealing look at the hidden toxins in mainstream menstrual products and their impact, the history of “feminine hygiene” marketing, and the safe alternatives everyone should know about. They explore cycle stigma, period traditions, and why rethinking our everyday products is essential for our health. Please share this with the females in your life.

✨ This episode is part of the Self-Helpless “Subscriber Stories” series! Got a story, resource, or experience that could help others? Email [email protected] to be considered as a guest.

Discussed in this episode:

- 2024 Menstrual Products Study Results

- How The Industrial Revolution Changed Periods

- Ancient Traditions for Celebrating Cycles

- Is The Free Bleed Movement The Future?

- Toxic Shock Syndrome Causes and Risks

- Tampons, Pads, Cups, Period Underwear

- Cramps and Infertility Questions

- Postpartum, Perimenopause, and Leaks

- Cycle Syncing Tips in the Workplace

- Ending Period Stigma (and Starting Young)

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Delanie Fischer chats with Arielle Loupos, founder of Flower Girl, for a revealing look at the hidden toxins in mainstream menstrual products and their impact, the history of “feminine hygiene” marketing, and the safe alternatives everyone should know about. They explore cycle stigma, period traditions, and why rethinking our everyday products is essential for our health. Please share this with the females in your life.

✨ This episode is part of the Self-Helpless “Subscriber Stories” series! Got a story, resource, or experience that could help others? Email [email protected] to be considered as a guest.

Discussed in this episode:

- 2024 Menstrual Products Study Results

- How The Industrial Revolution Changed Periods

- Ancient Traditions for Celebrating Cycles

- Is The Free Bleed Movement The Future?

- Toxic Shock Syndrome Causes and Risks

- Tampons, Pads, Cups, Period Underwear

- Cramps and Infertility Questions

- Postpartum, Perimenopause, and Leaks

- Cycle Syncing Tips in the Workplace

- Ending Period Stigma (and Starting Young)

CozyEarth.com - Right now, you can stack my code HELPLESS on top of their sitewide sale - giving you up to 40% off in savings.

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If Self-Helpless has supported you, a quick 5-star rating or review (if you haven’t already) means so much! ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-helpless/id1251196416⁠

Free goodies including The Quote Buffet and The Watch & Read List: ⁠https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/⁠

Ad-free episodes now available on ⁠Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless⁠

Your Host, Delanie Fischer:⁠ https://www.delaniefischer.com⁠

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