Maloney press release for the Robin Danielson Act of 2014
As I’m sure you’re well aware, today is Menstrual Hygiene Day and there are activities all across the globe to commemorate this day.
The SMCR is excited to announce that it contributed to the day by endorsing the Robin Danielson Act of 2014, a legislation that would require the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to research whether menstrual hygiene products contain synthetic additives that pose health risks (including risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome). What’s more, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) introduced an updated version of this Act today, on Menstrual Hygiene Day! According to Maloney’s office, she first introduced legislation regarding tampon safety in 1997 with the Tampon Safety and Research Act; subsequent versions of this bill were introduced in 2003, 2005, 2008, and 2011.
Now it’s time to take more action: turning this introduced legislation into law. Stay tuned for more information regarding petitions of support and other forms of activism and assistance. In the meantime, step one is to write your local congressperson and voice your support for the Robin Danielson Act of 2014. You may find a list of Representatives (and search for your local Rep.) on the House of Representatives website and you may read more about Maloney’s bill (in which SMCR member and President-elect Chris Bobel is eloquently quoted) on her site.
Happy Menstrual Hygiene Day!
I don’t have any research to back this up – but think about it. Could it really be healthy for the vagina, the cervix to be touched by ANYTHING 24 hours a day for several days every month?? I know how convenient it is – but being healthy isn’t always about convenience. Is there any research on what the long-term problems are with using internal sanitary protection? I know from clinic that some women find they have less menstrual cramping when they don’t use internal sanitary protection.