≈ 10,000
menstrual products used over a lifetime. An estimate that varies with each person’s habits.
#TheTamponTest
See what can stay behind inside you every month
An educational guide to fibres, intimate comfort and informed choices, backed by medical sources you can check yourself.
Don't just believe it. CHECK IT.
A visual demonstration does not replace a safety test or a medical assessment.
The context
Your body deserves
clear information.
Bulletin of the WHO, 2025 ↗
3.8–4.5
is a typical range for vaginal pH during the reproductive years. Values can vary with age, cycle and menopause.
Cleveland Clinic ↗
Intimate comfort is personal.
Scented products or certain materials can cause irritation for some people. If symptoms persist, talk to a gynaecologist.
ACOG recommendations ↗Materials matter. So does construction.
What gynaecologists say
What you see and what you
can conclude.
SEGO study: reference being completed. The percentages are not shown until the original report, sample and methodology have been verified.
An observation needs context
An image does not show how often something happens or what effect it has on health.
A demonstration has limits
Adhesive tape can lift material from the surface. It does not reproduce the vaginal environment or the removal of a tampon.
Safety is assessed through testing
Materials, absorbency and product integrity are assessed with specific methods. A test at home does not replace them.
The video
What a real colposcopy shows
Sensitive medical content
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The Tampon Test
The tape test.
Take a closer look.
Two images from the FemiEko tape demonstration. Move the divider to explore each frame and look at the material visible on the tape.
The tape demonstration lets you see material that can come loose from the surface. It is not a clinical test and does not show what happens in the body.
How to do the demonstration
2 pieces of adhesive tape1 FemiEko tampon1 conventional tampon
1Lay out the tampons
Place the two tampons side by side on a flat surface.
2Apply the tape
Use similar pieces of the same tape and try to apply similar pressure. Pressure and adhesive can affect what you see.
3Peel off and compare
Peel off the tape and look at what is left on it. The result does not allow conclusions about irritation, infections or the safety of a product.
Important: do not use the tampons from the demonstration intravaginally. Whether or not material appears on the tape does not prove what comes loose during use.
Materials and technology
Beyond the label,
get to know the product.
Organic cotton
According to FemiEko, the outer layer, the absorbent core and the removal string are made of organic cotton.
CottonLock technology
Described by FemiEko as helping to keep the core compact and limit fibre shedding. It does not mean guaranteed “zero fibres”.
No added fragrance
A composition feature that helps you make an informed choice. Individual tolerance may vary.
Individual paper wrapping
See the packaging and the product page for composition and instructions for use.
Product information: FemiEko · Organic cotton tampons.
How to use a tampon correctly
Choose the lowest absorbency that suits your flow. Change your tampon every 4–8 hours and never exceed 8 hours. Follow the instructions on the packaging. Organic tampons are also associated with the rare risk of toxic shock syndrome. FDA recommendations.
Next step
Materials you understand.
Your choice.
Discover the composition, CottonLock technology and instructions for use. Choose the product that suits your needs, with the information at hand.
Scan or open directly.
Open the tampons page ↗Sources and transparency
Information you can check
- Aujla M, Logie CH, Hardon A, Narasimhan M · Environmental impact of menstrual hygiene products · Bulletin of the WHO, 2025
The estimate of around 10,000 menstrual products.
- Cleveland Clinic · Vaginal pH (updated 3 March 2026)
The typical range and hormonal variations.
- ACOG · Vulvovaginal Health
Recommendations for comfort and care.
- Melvin L, Glasier A, Elton R, Cameron ST · pH-balanced tampons: do they effectively control vaginal pH? · BJOG, 2008
No significant differences in pH were observed between the tested formulations; the results cannot be extrapolated to all products.
- FDA · The Facts on Tampons—and How to Use Them Safely
Assessment and use.
Educational material that does not replace a medical consultation. The institutions cited do not recommend or endorse FemiEko products through these sources.
