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Are you putting Arsenic and 16 Metals in Your Vag?

Are you putting Arsenic and 16 Metals in Your Vag?

Should we worry about Tampons?

Uchenna
July 11, 2024

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Arsenic and 16 Metals in Your Vag?

No surprise, research related to female sanitary products are very rare. A recent study by UC Berkley conducted research on 30 different tampons and found arsenic, mercury, lead, and other metals in EVERY SINGLE brand in both The UK and US. Exposure to these metals is associated with ailments such as infertility, dementia, diabetes and more. Future research is required to see the effects of exposure. I personally use a menstrual cup and found my perfect fit here: Put a Cup in it!

Tampons have dangerous metals in them

Wealth

Pinky Cole Shares her Rocky Road to Success

Forget everything you think you know about vegan food! This video features Pinky Cole, the founder of the wildly successful Slutty Vegan, a $100 million brand known for its delicious plant-based dishes and provocative names. But there's more to the story than just a catchy name!

In this interview, Pinky spills the tea on her journey from failed projects to building a global phenomenon. Discover how she overcame challenges, embraced risks, and turned her passion into a culinary empire. This is more than a food story - it's an inspiring tale of resilience and redefining success. Get ready to be motivated (and maybe a little hungry)!

News

Historic Louisiana Plantation Under Black Ownership

Descendants of enslaved people acquire historic plantation house in Louisiana, aiming to transform it into a museum that reinterprets a revolt as a fight for freedom. This significant property, where one of the largest US slave revolts originated, will be reinterpreted for new generations to learn about the fight against racism.

The Woodland Plantation House

Beauty

29 Beauty Products with Photo Evidence of Results

Unleash your inner glow! This article spotlights 29 beauty game-changers, featuring a holy-grail tinted skin conditioner from a Black woman-owned brand. Perfect for sensitive skin, it's the secret weapon for flawless coverage without irritation.

Money

Five Money Saving Tips from Broke Black Girl

Dasha Kennedy, founder of the Broke Black Girl

Black women face significant wage disparities, earning just 64 cents for every dollar earned by white men. Dasha Kennedy, founder of The Broke Black Girl, shares her journey and tips for financial empowerment this Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. She emphasizes intentional spending, setting limits, prioritizing self-investment, and saving. Click to discover Dasha’s favorite ways to save money in 2024 and her advice for financial growth.

Travel

Best Country for Expats

Dreaming of a fresh start abroad? Every election cycle, there is increased discussion of moving out of America. InterNations, the expat authority, unveils the best destinations for 2024 in its new report. This global study, based on interviews with over 12,500 expats, dives deep into everything from quality of life and finances to remote work friendliness. Discover where you could thrive in a new home, from visa ease to work-life balance. Unleash your wanderlust - explore the full report!

Here are two different lists specifically for African Americans: One and Two.

Sports

Simone and USA’s Gymnastic team will be blinging in Paris

Ready for Simone Biles and Team USA's dazzling debut in Paris!? Their custom leotards, adorned with over 47,000 Swarovski crystals, and pearls fuse American pride with Parisian sophistication. Witness history in the making as these gymnastics superstars light up the 2024 Olympics!

Culture

2024 Essence Festival

Did you miss out on one of the hottest Black cultural events of the year? Were you an attendee or like me, watching the live feed of the concert series? The 2024 Essence Festival sizzled with unforgettable moments! Imagine:

Usher, Lil Wayne, Janet Jackson & others lighting up the stage
Amber Riley schooling everyone with her West Coast dance moves
Method Man sending the internet into a frenzy with his washboard abs

This wasn't just a concert - it was a celebration of Black excellence! Dive deeper and relive the magic of the Essence Festival - all the fashion, panels, and cultural moments you might have missed.

Business

Groundbreaking Women to Know

Hollywood's getting a makeover, and it's about time! MadameNoire and HelloBeautiful celebrate the powerhouse Black women changing the face of film and television in their "Women to Know" series.

This exclusive roundtable features five trailblazing executives who are shattering glass ceilings and championing diverse storytelling. Get the inside scoop on how they're ushering in a new era of Hollywood magic, where fresh voices and perspectives take center stage. Who are these rule-breaking women? Click here to find out!