We Deserve Safe Periods — Stop Poisoning Women in Silence

The Issue

For years, we’ve trusted the pads and liners we use every month. We trusted the brands. We trusted the labels that promised “safe” or " free from harmful chemicals."

And now we know the truth: a University of the Free State study found that every single product tested contained hormone-disrupting chemicals bisphenols, parabens, and phthalates. Chemicals linked to infertility, hormonal imbalances, endometriosis, and even cancer.

This is not just statistics. This is our bodies. Our health. Our lives.

Every month, we endure itching, irritation, and the worry of long-term harm and we do it quietly, because we had no choice.

We stand together, and we say: enough.

We deserve:

Full transparency: All chemicals must be listed on every product.

Safer products: Mandatory testing for harmful chemicals.

Options that protect us: Reusable, organic, and certified products that put women first.

No woman should fear the products she uses to protect herself every month. Together, we can demand accountability. Together, we can make periods safe.

Sign. Share. Raise your voice.

We are united. We are strong. We will be heard

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The Issue

For years, we’ve trusted the pads and liners we use every month. We trusted the brands. We trusted the labels that promised “safe” or " free from harmful chemicals."

And now we know the truth: a University of the Free State study found that every single product tested contained hormone-disrupting chemicals bisphenols, parabens, and phthalates. Chemicals linked to infertility, hormonal imbalances, endometriosis, and even cancer.

This is not just statistics. This is our bodies. Our health. Our lives.

Every month, we endure itching, irritation, and the worry of long-term harm and we do it quietly, because we had no choice.

We stand together, and we say: enough.

We deserve:

Full transparency: All chemicals must be listed on every product.

Safer products: Mandatory testing for harmful chemicals.

Options that protect us: Reusable, organic, and certified products that put women first.

No woman should fear the products she uses to protect herself every month. Together, we can demand accountability. Together, we can make periods safe.

Sign. Share. Raise your voice.

We are united. We are strong. We will be heard

The Decision Makers

South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

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Petition created on 21 February 2026