#141: 7 Everyday Things That Are Actually Bad for Your Hormones & Fertility - And What to Use Instead
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What if the everyday things touching your skin were quietly working against your hormones and fertility?
Are there products lurking in your home, messing with your hormones, fertility, and even your kids? In this episode, you’re going to learn how something as simple as underwear, leggings, lube, or your favorite scent can shift your entire vaginal microbiome, change the pH in that delicate ecosystem, and ripple into things like infections, discharge, odor, and trouble conceiving.
Most of us were raised to assume that if a product is on the shelf, it must be safe, and no one ever sat us down to explain how to spot the things that are the least like nature in our environment. Things like hidden plastics, fragrances, and chemicals might be sneaking into your daily routine, and there are simple swaps that can dramatically lower the load without making you feel like you’re living in a bubble.
You’ll Learn:
[00:00] Introduction
[06:50] How the wrong underwear disrupts your vaginal microbiome and fertility
[12:05] What tight, synthetic leggings do to moisture, bacteria, and hormone balance
[17:14] Why most personal lubricants damage sperm, and what to use instead
[21:12] The everyday plastic exposures are silently lowering fertility
[25:20] The hidden hormone disruptors in candles and home fragrances
[28:17] How laundry detergents and dryer sheets flood your body with hormone disruptors
[34:24] Why shower products may be a daily source of toxins you don’t realize
Resources Mentioned:
Auden Underwear | Website
Country Save Laundry Detergent | Amazon
Molly Suds Laundry Detergent | Amazon
Branch Basics Laundry Detergent | Website
Pyrex Food Storage | Website
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