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At Tampax, one of our major goals is to reduce our overall impact on the planet.

Tampax Sustainability Commitments

Can you flush tampons down the toilet? 

Menstrual cups can offer an eco-friendly alternative to tampons and pads with up to 12 hours of period leak protection. Learn how it works.

Menstrual Cup: What is it & How to Use It

__So, what's a ‘normal’ cycle anyway?__

First of all, stop thinking about normal. Every girl is different. What’s important is that you find out what’s normal for you; a period [tracker](/en-gb/period-tracker-and-calendar/) will help you to do just that. All cycles are unique, but between pre-period, period and ovulation, there are a few things we all have in common: 

__Pre-period__

The dreaded [premenstrual syndrome](/en-gb/period-health/what-is-premenstrual-syndrome-pms/). Some common symptoms of PMS are headaches, bloating, irritability and crying more than usual. In other words, that urge to sit on the couch in joggers with a tub of ice cream and cry over ‘The Notebook’. We’ve all been there. 

It’s common to experience PMS in the three days leading up to your period. And just so you know: diet, caffeine and [stress](/en-gb/period-health/stress-and-period/) can increase the intensity of PMS symptoms. 

While these symptoms can be painful and uncomfortable, the good news is there are ways to help manage them: 

- Resist the urge to have an extra cup of coffee 
- Take an over-the-counter painkiller 
- Use a hot water bottle. 

__Period__

This is the start of your cycle and when bleeding begins. But why do we bleed in the first place? Since your egg wasn’t fertilised, your womb lining sheds and leaves your body. Thus, blood. 

Here are some facts about periods: 

- Healthy periods generally last between four and seven days, with the heaviest days being the first and second 
- An average cycle is 28 days, but can range from 21 to 35 days (to work yours out use a [period cycle tracker](/en-gb/period-tracker/)) 
- Bleeding usually amounts to somewhere between 10-80 grams, or 1 to 6 tablespoons of fluid (not that we’re measuring, but it’s good to know for keeping track of tampon changes). 

See your doctor if you find yourself bleeding through six or seven regular tampons a day, or if you’re on your period for more than seven days. 

__Peak ovulation__

This is the time when you’re ovulating and at the highest risk for pregnancy. This fertile time lasts about six days. In a 28-day cycle, ovulation typically occurs on day 14. 

__How to track your period__

To calculate your period, you'll need to count the days in between your last few periods. Start counting on the first day of your period and stop counting on the day before your next period. This is the number of days in one menstrual cycle. Do this for a few cycles, then add up the total number of days and divide them by the number of cycles. This will give you the average number of days in your cycle, and once you know this number, you'll be able to track your period easily. 

Have more [period questions](/en-gb/period-health/period-health/signs-and-stages-of-puberty-for-girls/)? We have answers. 

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The same goes for our suppliers, who’ve committed to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by 30% in the next five years. We’re also big on renewable energy – whether our sites are powered by renewable sources (meaning it’s generated by renewable energy sources, like solar or wind power), or matched by purchasing renewable electricity credits. 

We’re making moves for the environment, but there is still more work to be done. We are continuously looking at ways to innovate with less of an environmental impact, and encourage more responsible consumption across our products, packaging and supply chain. Effective period care and protecting the planet? It’s a win-win.

Period Tracker

__Why should I use a period tracker?__

Do you wonder each month when your period is due? Using a [period cycle tracker](/en-gb/period-tracker-and-calendar/), like our [TAMPAX period tracker](/en-gb/period-tracker-and-calendar/), can give you a heads up so you’re never surprised when that time of the month rolls around. You’ll know exactly when to expect it. When you track your cycle with a period [tracker](/en-gb/period-tracker-and-calendar/) and know when to have tampons on hand, you can face every day with greater confidence. 

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Vist our website and learn more about the history of tampons and TAMPAX from its founding to the present day.

History of Tampax Tampons

At Tampax, we believe that it’s our responsibility to offer products that are safe and help you feel protected and confident. We’re committed to ensuring our products have the lowest impact on the environment. We are doing this by carefully sourcing the materials we use, minimising waste created during the manufacturing process and using resources responsibly. We also believe that our products do not belong on our beaches and in waterways, so we are committed to educating on how to correctly dispose of our products. 

We are making careful choices about the plastic we use and aim to reduce our use of virgin plastic in ways that are:
1. Supported by science
2. Won’t compromise the superior performance that our consumers expect from our brands.

We know that periods are a highly personal topic and what’s right for some, is not necessarily right for all so that’s why our range of products includes tampons with a cardboard or plastic applicator and the reusable Tampax menstrual cup. 

## Tampax tampons ingredients 

Firstly, let’s talk about [what tampons are made of](/en-gb/tampon-truths/what-is-tampon/) . To create the absorptive core of Tampax tampons, we use ingredients such as responsibly-grown cotton. Thanks to blockchain technology, you can even trace the origins of the organic cotton used in our Tampax Cotton Protection products with your phone! You can trace every step – from the field the cotton was grown in, to its being made into a tampon. 

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Sustainable sourcing means choosing our cotton suppliers based on a number of social, ethical, and environmental factors. This means we take environmental impact, community resources, and financial stability and transparency into account when choosing where we get the materials for our tampons from. These days, we use 30% sustainable materials in our products. To make sure that the sources of our materials are up to our standards, and depending on the Tampax product, we verify it with third-party certification, such as the Forest Stewardship Council and the Global Organic Textile Standard. We’ve also received the OEKO-TEX seal, which ensures that every component of the tampon (down to the threads) has been tested for harmful substances and determined unharmful.

## From recyclable packaging to renewable electricity 

Tampax also works to minimise the amount of manufacturing waste going to landfill during the tampon-making process. Since 2009, as part of P&G Fem Care brands, we’ve avoided sending more than 340,000 tonnes of manufacturing waste to landfill. That’s the weight of around 180,000 cars! We also use recycled material to make our packaging. Nearly all of our packaging is recyclable (where recycling programmes exist, of course).


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