Cora Tampons Review
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We don’t give Tampons much thought. They should be used only once a month to do the job and not forgotten about.
It was only recently that a greater number of women discovered what goes in tampons, and therefore how it affects our bodies.
This article will explain why organic tampons are a better choice than traditional ones and how they have gained so much popularity.
Rael Cora and Rael Cora are two top organic tampon manufacturers.
Every one of them was thoroughly researched, and I tried each one to see which came out ahead.
You might be interested in organic tampons. This guide may help you to make the right choice.
Lola and Cora Subscriptions to Organic Tampons Lola Are Very Popular. Which One is Best?
Here’s a rundown of two brands that you have seen on Instagram. And if they are worth the effort.
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Reviewed is equally curious about all the flashy items we see on Instagram. We put these products through our ‘As Seen On IG’ series to verify if their quality is as high as it seems online. Have you seen one? Email us at AsSeenOn@reviewed.com Today, periods are a big business. Once there were a handful of recognizable menstrual brands Kotex, Playtex, Always, and Tampax clustered together in a back aisle at the drugstore and advertised on TV with that inscrutable blue liquid meant to represent menstrual fluid. Nowadays, those with periods have access to a wide variety of options that include menstrual cups and absorbent period underwear.
Also on the table? There are many tampons, pads and other products available. Organic ones can also be ordered via subscription. They have become mainstream thanks to the internet. If you’re a woman with a period it’s impossible to browse your Instagram feed or listen “My Favorite Murder” and not wonder if organic tampons might work for your needs.
For this purpose, I pulled two well-known subscription-based organic menstrual products brands Lola Cora and tried them out for several months.
Do You Want Your Tampons to Be Organic?
Credit: Reviewed by Betsey Goldwasser Organic, or not, a Tampon is a Tampon.
Lola’s website says that although other brands may not be required to list what they have in their products (though many do), and can include toxins or dyes as well as synthetic fibers. Lola tampons however are 100 percent made of organic cotton.
Cora’s web site follows the same approach. It touts its organic, pesticide free cotton that is sourced from Europe, as opposed to traditional cotton that Cora asserts has been farmed using synthetic pesticides. Global Organic Textile Standard has certified both brands organic. This organization requires certified products to contain at minimum 95 percent organic fibers. There are also regulations regarding certified companies’ waste management, raw material sourcing and other requirements that don’t apply to conventional textile manufacturers.
To me, a tampon made with pesticide-free cotton sounds like a better option than a dyed, toxin-filled one! But that is also the companies’ branding not to mention minor scare tactics and it shares the goal that all product manufacturers have, which is to get people to buy their stuff. Also, organic upgrade costs are not insignificant. Are you obliged to?
This is the first problem (which isn’t due to these tampon manufacturers, although they do take advantage): Organic means “healthier” or “better for you.” However, organic refers only to how cotton is grown, processed, and made into textiles.
I asked an independent expert a few questions in order to get more information on the impact of organic tampons on human health.
Walk In Gyn Care’s founder, Dr. Adeti, says “Unfortunately the answer isn’t so straightforward.” Many conventional tampons have a mix between rayon, cotton, or polyester. This may be because they were bleached with chemicals before production. Many contain fragrances or odor neutralizers. Gupta asserts that bleaching with chlorine could release a dioxin toxin, although no proof is available. Cellular damage can occur if this toxin gets absorbed into your bloodstream. The Cleveland Clinic says that although this is an unlikely possibility, it doesn’t mean you should abandon traditional tampons. Gupta advises against using scented tampons because they may cause vaginal problems and disrupt your natural self-cleansing ability. Other than that, all you must do is take the “usual precautions” of normal tampon use, like only using tampons that are in fully sealed packaging and not leaving one in for longer than four hours. To decrease the chance of Toxic Shock Syndrome (“TSS”), which is a rare infection caused by an excess of bacteria, frequent changing is crucial. Gupta says that TSS can be caused by an unidentified foreign body within the vagina. “It doesn’t matter what organic tampon it is.” “Retained tampons are the most common cause of unrelenting vaginal infections,” she says. She says that once they kick in it’s very difficult to get the pH back to normal. That said, if you want to switch to organic tampons, there’s no harm in it other than the bigger dent it may make on your wallet. Make sure to read every ingredient and ensure the organic certification of the brand that you choose. This will guarantee you are getting all the benefits you paid for. You also want to be sure they actually work which is what I’m here for.
What Is It Like To Order From Cora?
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Cora’s ordering process looks similar to Lola. A quiz is given that will ask you questions similar to Lola’s about your period, flow and favorite products.
Cora ships in three months so I was recommended to get 18 regular tampons with a plastic applicator. However, you can also buy an applicator-free 18-pad set for $32. To compare with Lola’s I added $6 for 18 extra liners. This brought my total up to $38. (Lola also had shipping included). The first order comes with a neat black storage box (or anywhere you keep your period products), as well as a zippered vegan leather carrying case. This can store several tampons, pads, and other items. While I wasn’t able to get a discount, I was offered a starter kit for $5 that included a month worth of period products. Finally, Cora donates a percentage of the proceeds from every Cora order to organizations that assist women in need. When I did the math for my order, it came to an average of 88 cents per tampon/pad and 33 cents per liner.
Cora orders allow for some customization, but not as exact as Lola’s. You can pick and choose each item. Cora gives you the ability to pick from many pre-set types, including half regular and super tampons or half regular overnight pads. There are also a few light options. The more you order, the greater customization options you will have.
Lola or Cora Subscriptions worth It?
Credit: Reviewed / BetseyGoldwasser Can there be a real difference between Lola and Cora Tampons?
From a purely financial perspective, no. Take tampons as an example. A set of 18 Tampax Pearls is $3.99, which works out to 22 cents per piece. Surprise, surprise! For $5.99 each, you can purchase 18 Cora Tampons. That’s 33 cents each. Shop Amazon using its Subscribe and Save service, and you can have any number of brands of conventional or organic cotton tampons automatically delivered at whatever monthly cadence you like for as little as 13 cents each, including (surprise, take 2!) Cora tampons come in at around 34 cents apiece. Cora charges nearly twice that amount if you order from their website. Lola’s products cost 55 cents per tampon. When you consider how many times a tampon is used each period, probably between 10 and 20, but certainly not 7, as well the number of years (12) it takes to change to either one.
You may be able to overlook the markup if you are buying into a lifestyle that you enjoy or if you want to support startups with a purpose. Given my experience with the tampons of both brands, Lola’s would win over Cora. This ordering procedure is quicker, cheaper, and allows you to choose what items are included in your shipment. That said, there’s no harm in trying the new $5 Cora starter pack, as long as you remember to cancel before you’re charged for the ongoing subscription (unless, of course, you decide to go with it).
It doesn’t matter if pads are your preferred brand, but I recommend sticking with them. You could also consider switching to period pajamas if that is more environmentally-friendly. Lola and Cora are both great options, but I prefer Always pads or one of the pillowy nurse’s room maxi pads. Lola’s pads performed better than Cora’s. However, there was leakage, crumpling, lack of adhesive, and some other issues. It’s unlikely this will happen forever. Both brands produce great pads so I can only assume they’ll make one decent pad.
Let’s summarize. The bottom line: If you are interested in improving your menstrual supply with organic cotton but don’t have the time or desire to go to the drugstore each month and prefer tampons to pads, Lola or Cora Tampons can be a good place to begin.
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Moving from conspicuous to conscious consumption and doing reviews along the way. Find plenty of unsponsored reviews of Everlane, Elizabeth Suzann, Only Child, Grana, and Cuyana on the site! I’m working towards a minimal waste lifestyle, and oh yea I love bags >.< Lola Tampons vs. Cora Tampons Review In my quest for trying to buy better in different aspects in my life (and I know I'm very lucky for the privilege to be able to pay more for things that I think are better), I decided to try out Lola Tampons Cora Tampons . The menstrual cup is a superior product to tampons with plastic applicators, I think. You can bet I tried. Actually I tried two, one from Luna and one from Diva Cups (both in their smallest sizes). However, because I am too heavy bleeding and have a narrow channel I feel that the cups press against my inner lining. It doesn't hurt much but it is uncomfortable. Add to that severe cramps, it is impossible for me. Plus, each time I pulled out my cup I was a disaster. (I'm certain I would be better with practice). Lol, sorry if this is TMI, but it's just to illustrate why I just can't deal with menstrual cups. It's okay to save the environment. But, I have to admit that I still use tampons. Feeling bad during my period is when I need to be at ease.
Playtex tampons were my everyday lubricant for over 30 years. Lola became my next choice after hearing about Cora Tampons. Lola is a lot cheaper than Cora Tampons (0.50 per tampon, Cora’s $0.67 to $0.92, depending on your subscription). The two offer the exact same thing, organic cotton feminine products. They also have a charity arm. Lola donates feminine goods to low-income American women and Cora makes donations abroad. Lola tampons may be more costly than Playtex, but I am happy to fork out a little more for organic cotton as well as the Lola’s donations. Only if they’re as comfortable as my Playtex tampons. These are very comfortable, which I can confirm!
While I love plastic applicators personally, I would consider switching to cardboard for its environmental benefits. Lola makes it easy to personalize each box according to your requirements. Heavy bleeder. Therefore, light tampons do not suit me. But I still use Thinx when I need them. Their Super+ ones make me uncomfortable and are too bulky. But I love them during heavy nights. My usual order includes a mixture of super, regular, as well as a few Super+. They have a great website that allows you to easily modify your boxes and ship dates.
Their shipping speeds are the only thing that I can fault. The order went through on March 8th. It arrived the following day. Lola shipped my order on March 8th and I received it the next day.
Cora Tampons were not available online for me to order, but they could be found at Target. The cost of a box of 32 (16 regular, 16 super) tampons was $10. It’s $0.31 less than purchasing Lola online or Cora online. Cora offered plastic application tampons, which I used to be able compare apples to apples. They are exactly the same guys. That makes it wonder if only very few people make organic cotton products, so that Lola (and Cora) can source their products. According to Cora’s website, these tampons are made in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Target might continue to stock Cora tampons. I may make the switch if it does.
Lola or Cora, tampons? I am not suggesting that you buy these tampons. Instead you should do your research and find what is most convenient for you. But I just wanted to share my experience with these new brands. What does organic cotton feel like compared to bleached or processed cotton? I’m not sure. But if we consider the fact that some drugs can pass through our vaginal membranes, how could chemicals from our tampons be any different. What did Lola and Cora feel like?
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Cora Tampons Review of Subscription Box
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It is a monthly subscription that delivers tailored tampons to suit your individual needs. You’ll receive a monthly subscription starting at $9.00 and a premium box of organic cotton tampons.
Sign up and take a quick quiz to find out how often you use tampons per month, whether or not you prefer all regulars, supers or a combination of both. Pricing for your subscription is dependent on how many tampons and monthly you require. It starts at $9 Discounts are available for those who pay either quarterly or annually.
You’ll receive a free Signature Kit with your first box. It includes Cora’s Little Black Box and Little Black Clutch, as well Cora’s Stowaways.
The box contains everything you need.
There’s a pamphlet that contains everything there is to know about the brand and their products.
Is Cora A Good Tampon Brand?
Cora Organic Tampons are hypoallergenic, organic, vegan, biodegradable and compostable.
Cora Tampons: Are they Safe?
Cora Organic Cotton Tampons This brand has been around for the better part of 10 years, cranking out feminine care products that promise to be 100 percent harmless. Cora’s Tampons are hypoallergenic, certified organic cotton.
Is it possible to keep your Cora Tampon indefinitely?
Cora Cups are designed to be worn for up 12 hours. The cup can then be empty twice daily, or as many times as necessary.
Are Cora Pads Safe?
Cora. Cora has been certified B Corp. This makes menstruation much easier by providing period underwear as well menstrual cups. Organic pads and tampons are also available. It’s safe and healthy because the period pads are free of chlorine, perfume, or polyester.
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