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- Tampons are now in increasingly short supply
- Experts cite supply chain issues resulting from a combination of the COVID pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, cotton crop failures, increased cotton exports from the U.S. to China and inflation
- Edgewell Personal Care, maker of Playtex and o.b.™ tampons, blames its declining stocks on “extensive workforce shortages” caused by Omicron surges in late 2021 and early 2022
- Alternatives to tampons include pads and panty liners, reusable menstrual cups and discs, and reusable washable period panties
- When using tampons, opt for ones that are certified 100% organic, unbleached, unscented and free of synthetic materials such as wood fluff pulp and other super-absorbent fibers, to avoid risks associated with pesticides, GMOs and toxic byproducts from bleaching. Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification ensures the cotton is truly organic and free of toxins
April and May 2022 were extra stressful for many parents as they struggled to find baby formula. Now, June is gearing up to become a problematic time for women, as tampons are suddenly in short supply. The average price has also risen by about 10%.1 MSN recently called out Amazon for price gouging, noting a 96-count box of Tampons was selling for a whopping $39.2
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