Ever wondered just what you’re putting into your body when you insert a tampon? According to a recent  study by  researchers at the University of California, Berkeley there’s a lot more to your average tampon than cotton and rayon. It seems that tampons have become a bit of a health hazard because of their chemical contents. Think heavy metals like lead, hormone disrupting chemicals like phthalates and a host of chemicals used in manufacture like whitening agents, antimicrobials and lubricators. Dealing with the monthly bleed just got a whole lot messier. In this article you’ll learn which toxic chemicals have been found in tampons and how to better navigate the world of feminine hygiene products.