Not So Klean: Carcinogenic Substances Found in S. Korean Menstruation Pads

South Korea is not a cheap place for women to have menstrual periods. [https://qz.com/995025/an-outcry-over-diy-period-pads-has-sparked-a-national-menstruation-conversation-in-korea/] It may not be the safest either. Top-selling menstruation pads in the country were recently found to contain toxic and cancerogenic substances. In March, a feminist civil group released the results of a chemical analysis on 11 top-selling sanitary pad products. According to Korean Women’s Environmental Network (K