Can you use sea sponges as tampons?

Question 1: What are sea sponges, and how are they being used as tampons? Question 2: I purchased Sea Clouds™ sea sponge tampons last year and loved them! I'll never use anything else. Can you tell me how I can get a hold of more? Question 3: How can I make my own sea sponge tampons to save money? read more

Menstrual sponges are, as the name suggests, sponges that you insert inside yourself in place of a tampon - but here's why you shouldn't use them. People are praising sea sponges as a healthy alternative to tampons. read more

While sponge retailers assure you that your sponges have been thoroughly cleansed, you really can't be too careful. In 1980, the University of Iowa Laboratory found traces of fun stuff like "sand, grit, bacteria, and various other materials" in 12 menstrual sea sponges. read more

When you use a sea sponge instead of a conventional tampon, you avoid exposure to the chemicals and pesticides used on cotton products. Sea sponges are naturally absorbent as their name implies. They also naturally contain enzymes that discourage odors and bacteria growth. read more