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. ... read more
Menstrual sponges are tampons made from natural sponge. Menstrual sponges are used in a similar way to conventional tampons but they are moistened with water before use and they are reusable so cleaned between use just like cloth tampons or other reusable menstrual products. read more
Dr Pallavi Latthe told metro.co.uk: ‘Menstrual or sea sponges are branded as a re-usable and natural alternative to tampons and other sanitary products. ‘They are aquatic animals taken directly from the sea which feed on bacteria and other food particles in the water. read more
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. Times (and regulations) have changed, but regardless, do yourself a solid and check your sponges for sand. A menstrual sponge kit from Etsy seller 13MoonsofMatrescence. read more