lead was found in every tampon tested and one had 16 toxic metals. but they don’t know if the toxic metals are absorbed by the body. or how the metals got there whether from cotton plant soil or added by the manufacturer for antimicrobial or “odor control” reasons.

“Should we clean the fibers we’re selling to people to put in their holes?”
“Nah, we’ll say the toxic metals will sort out their smelly downstairs. Besides, slow bimbofication through toxic metals rotting the brain will help maintain patriarchy. In fact, sprinkle some more metals in them.”