Toxic Tampons? Not On Our Watch.

Let’s talk about something we really shouldn’t have to talk about in 2025: toxic chemicals in period products.

Yes, we’re still here. Still shaking our heads. Still reading headlines like:

“Toxic pesticide levels found in tampons 40 times higher than legal limit for water” – The Guardian 
“Arsenic, lead and other toxic metals found in tampons” – Sky News 

We wish we were making this up. But nope – that’s the very real reality of what’s hiding in some conventional tampons and pads.

Here’s the problem:

Most mainstream menstrual products are made with cotton.

And cotton, lovely as it may sound, is one of the most pesticide-heavy crops on the planet. Those residues? They don’t just vanish. They can end up in the products you use in one of the most absorbent parts of your body.

Worse still?

Chemicals absorbed vaginally can bypass your body’s natural detox systems and go straight into your bloodstream. Which means even trace amounts of toxins can have a bigger impact than you’d think.

But not on our watch.

At The Cheeky Panda, we’ve always believed that looking after your body and the planet shouldn’t come with fine print. That’s why our period pads are made with 100% natural bamboo – no pesticides, no fertilisers, and no shady surprises.

Bamboo is a natural overachiever.
It grows like a dream without needing chemical support, and it’s naturally antibacterial too. So it’s not just better for the planet – it’s better for your body.

To make sure we’re not just talking a good game, our pads have been independently tested by SGS (aka the global testing pros) and confirmed to be free from heavy metals like lead and arsenic.

Let’s recap:

  ✅ No pesticides

  ✅ No fertilisers

  ✅ No heavy metals

  ✅ No compromises

  ✅ Groundbreaking, apparently.

Because your period shouldn’t come with a toxic load.

So whether you’re switching to bamboo because you care about your health, the planet, or you’re just tired of big brands hiding behind fluffy marketing – welcome. You’re in good company. And great company down there, too.

Ready to flow responsibly?
Check out our sanitary range  – soft where it counts, safe where it matters.