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In the FIRST STUDY OF ITS KIND, tampons were finally tested for toxic metals. The findings were shocking. 14 major tampon brands (incl. organic) were found to contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic. Researchers found that "metals were present in all types of tampons; no category had consistently lower concentrations of all or most metals. Lead concentrations were higher in non-organic tampons but arsenic was higher in organic tampons. Metals have been found to increase the risk of dementia, infertility, diabetes, and cancer. They can damage the liver, kidneys, and brain, as well as the cardiovascular, nervous, and endocrine systems. In addition, metals can harm maternal health and fetal development." To UC Berkeley School of Public Health: my deepest appreciation for drawing the public's attention to this important topic. I started The Flex Co. because I was getting infections from tampons for 15 years. I felt that my concerns were brushed aside from doctors for years and I could never find any research on the issue. While not everyone has experienced negative health issues from tampons the way that I did, the fact remains that we need more research like this across all spectrums of women's health. I hope that our collective outrage will lead to more funding for research because we deserve better than this. We are your mothers, sisters, daughters, granddaughters, partners, spouses, aunties, cousins, friends, and mothers of your children, after all. https://lnkd.in/gXJCAR9f #tampons #womenshealth #periods #menstruation #cpg

We are less than 1 week away from announcing the new product drop that we’ve been working on for 2 years! 👀💕🤭 Any guesses what the new line could be? The Flex Co. #gpg #womenshealth #menstruation

*EXCLUSIVE!* We are seeing a groundswell of independent brands acquiring/merging with other independent brands—there have been a few examples this year specifically in the period care space: Last week, natural period pain relief company Somedays announced it acquired Aisle, a B Corp-certified period underwear company. In July, sustainable period care brand &SISTERS acquired Mooncup, maker of the world’s first silicone menstrual cup. Today, The Flex Co. announces its acquisition of sexual and reproductive health education platform, Allbodies Inc. Read all about it ⬇️…and congratulations to Lauren Bille (like Billy) and Lauren Wang! https://lnkd.in/ecfjYWPF

The US Navy suggests service women pack Flex discs to help manage their periods. I've been hearing from servicewomen for years that they swear by our discs for their 12 hour wear and "feel like I'm not on my period" comfort. Very cool to see! #servicewomen #navy #periods The Flex Co.