Sustainable feminine hygiene

In the transition to sustainable feminine hygiene, comes the time to invest in menstrual panties, sanitary napkins or menstrual cups. Several questions concerning their maintenance, their level of comfort or their durability can be part of the process. Eco-responsibility in feminine hygiene in Quebec definitely comes with more choices now! The menstrual cup to replace the menstrual tampon Although the menstrual tampon has had its good years, there is more and more documentation of its use and the risks associated with it . Not to mention the many waste generated during its unpacking. To offer a new eco-responsible menstrual solution,...

"C'est beau le rouge" is a book by Lucia Zamolo that deals with menstruation . Intended for teenage girls, this book helps young women better understand their menstrual cycle and their bodies. Break the taboos surrounding menstruation and restore confidence to teenage girls who sometimes experience this period more difficultly. Gift for teenage girls first period In many families, the first period is a rite of passage in order to become a woman. It is not uncommon for the mother to give her daughter a present or something special. The book "C'est beau le rouge" is a wonderful gift that...

Women are increasingly better informed about the products they use. Long excluded from decision-making, they are now more aware and dare to position themselves. Being passionate about female menstrual hygiene, the team at Marie Fil follows this taboo subject closely. Unfortunately, to this day, we are still disappointed to find chemical residues in your disposable sanitary napkin or tampon. Endocrine disorders & disposable sanitary napkin As early as 2017, the magazine Protégez-vous sounded the alarm about the presence of pesticides in disposable tampons and sanitary napkins . Chemical residues present in feminine hygiene products such as traces of dioxins and...

A woman's first period is usually a vivid memory. We all remember our first periods or our reaction to them. However, many teenage girls rarely discuss the subject of their first period with their loved ones. How to accompany your teenager in the experience of the first period? The first period explained to teenagers Women have their first period between the ages of 8 and 15 . Depending on several factors, such as heredity, periods can be early or later during adolescence. The menstrual cycle usually lasts 21 to 35 days depending on the woman and will last until menopause....

Breastfeeding is well documented for its many benefits. In addition to meeting all the nutritional needs of the baby, it is an economical and ecological method. Breastfeeding does not require pots, powdered milk, bottles, pacifiers or sterilisers. It is therefore possible to make breastfeeding 100% zero waste. More ecological breastfeeding with washable and reusable nursing pads Disposable nursing pads made from plastic and polymer are well known in the market. Generally sold in pharmacies and online, this type of nursing pads are not environmentally friendly. Their manufacture is not ecological, nor is their packaging and the resulting waste management. The...