Made by women OB/GYNs
Science based
Award winning intimate care
100% vegan
Doctor's Corner
“Menstruation is an inflammatory process that can cause pain and as doctors, we first recommend anti-inflammatory drugs to help relieve this pain. However, we have learned from clinical experience that pain levels vary among women. Research shows that heat can relieve pain by increasing blood circulation and blocking pain receptors at temperatures above 40°C.
Additionally, studies show that 15% of women’s OB/GYN visits are due to irritation from menstrual products, primarily tampons made from synthetic fibers. While we recommend 100% organic cotton tampons, many still shed. That’s why we created DeoDoc’s 100% organic cotton tampons, which feature a special cotton netting to prevent shedding, ensuring safety and an irritation-free period."
- Dr. Hedieh Asadi, MD & Co-founder DeoDoc
FAQs
Have your tampons been tested for heavy metals?
- Our tampons (and our main overall product range) are certified to the Global Organic Textiles Standard (GOTS), worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibers, including ecological and social criteria, backed up by independent third-party certification of the entire supply chain.
- GOTS has strict regulations for the presence of chemical substances that could pose a potential health and safety risk. It sets limit values for several chemicals, including heavy metals.
- DeoDoc has been relying on third party testing to analyze raw cotton fibers for heavy metals for more than five years. The results obtained hereby comply with GOTS limit values.
- Recent batches of finished products (non-applicator tampons & cardboard applicator tampons) have been tested by an external laboratory for the presence of heavy metals. The results show full compliance with GOTS limit values.
DO THE TAMPONS CONTAIN ANY SYNTHETIC MATERIALS?
There are no synthetic materials used in our tampons. The entire tampon, including the protective outer netting, is made out of 100% organic cotton. The applicator is made out of biodegradable cardboard.
CAN DEODOC TAMPONS IRRITATE THE INTIMATE AREA?
Synthetic materials are the most common cause of irritation from tampons. DeoDoc tampons are solely made out of 100% organic cotton and have been clinically tested as hypoallergenic and non-irritating.
HOW DO DEODOC TAMPONS PREVENT SHEDDING?
Our tampons have a protective outer netting that covers the whole tampon which prevents the release of any fiber residues.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I CHANGE MY TAMPON?
Every 4-8 hours is recommended.
DOES USING 100% ORGANIC COTTON COMPROMISE TAMPON ABSORBENCY?
No, the absorbency is not compromised from using 100% organic cotton.
CAN THE TAMPONS BE FLUSHED DOWN THE TOILET?
Tampons should never be flushed down the toilet. They take too long to break down in the water waste systems, even biodegradable ones (like DeoDoc's) can take months to break down. Tampons can also clog up plumbing systems as they are absorbent and therefore expand when flushed.
ARE DEODOC TAMPONS VEGAN?
Yes.
WHAT DOES 100% ORGANIC COTTON MEAN?
It means that DeoDoc tampons contain zero synthetic materials. The entire tampon including the protective outer netting and string is made from 100% organic cotton. The applicator is made out of biodegradable cardboard.
WHAT SIZES ARE AVAILABLE FOR DEODOC TAMPONS?
Regular flow for a normal flow.
Super flow for a heavier flow.
HOW MANY TAMPONS ARE IN A BOX?
Regular flow - 16 pcs.
Super flow - 14 pcs.
WHY IS THERE AN APPLICATOR?
Applicators allow for easier and more hygienic tampon insertion.
WHAT IS THE APPLICATOR MADE OUT OF?
Biodegradable cardboard.
HOW DO I USE THE APPLICATOR?
First, twist the base to break the sealed piece. Place your thumb and your middle finger on the ribbed part of the applicator and the index finger on the base of the applicator.
With the other hand, open the vaginal opening gently. Insert the applicator 1-2 centimeters into the vagina and hold the ribbed part firmly. Push the applicator base with your index finger until it stops. The tampon is now in place and you can gently remove the applicator.
WHAT DOES ICEA CERTIFIED MEAN?
ICEA stands for Ethical and Environmental Certification Institute. ICEA works towards a sustainable development of organic farming through ethical and environmental standards.
To learn more go to https://icea.bio/en/
WHAT DOES GOTS CERTIFIED MEAN?
GOTS stands for Global Organic Textile Standard. The world's leading processing standard for textiles made from organic fibres. GOTS keeps a high-level environmental criteria and requires compliance with social criteria as well.
To learn more go to https://www.global-standard.org/
WHAT DOES CLINICALLY TESTED MEAN?
Our tampons have been tested by external labs to be determined as hypoallergenic non-irritants.
ARE THE TAMPONS HYPOALLERGENIC?
Yes.