Do you really know? Is period underwear really better for the environment?
Dec 14, 2025
This discussion dives into the rise of period underwear, highlighting its environmental claims versus recent controversies. It explores PFAs, or forever chemicals, linked to a major lawsuit by Thinx, prompting questions about safety. Listeners learn about various menstrual products like pads, tampons, and menstrual cups, weighing their pros and cons. The conversation wraps up with a call for better, safer options in menstrual products to address global menstruation needs.
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What Period Underwear Actually Is
- Period underwear is reusable underwear with moisture-wicking fabric that soaks up blood and prevents leaks.
- Amber Minogue notes they are easier to use for beginners and can save money over time.
Thinx Lawsuit Brought Industry Scrutiny
- Amber Minogue recounts the January 2023 Thinx lawsuit alleging PFAS in their period underwear.
- The case raised industry-wide questions after Thinx settled over chemicals in products including a teen line.
Why PFAS Are Called Forever Chemicals
- PFAS, or forever chemicals, are extremely durable compounds used to make products water, oil, or heat resistant.
- Amber Minogue explains they accumulate in people and animals and break down very slowly, raising health concerns.