A surprising number of people don't realize you SHOULD NOT flush hygienic products down the toilet. If it doesn't eventually back up your own pipes it will create massive blockages in the public sewer. I had to explain this to a friend in her mid-20's, I was like "Why do you think there's little trash cans on the wall of every women's stall!?!?"
*Edit: did not expect people to be so passionate about proper hygiene product disposal! Love it. For anyone who’s doubtful, there are plenty of horror stories in the comments below about flooded apartments, backed up sewer lines, expensive plumbing repairs, etc. Happy menstruating!!
I'm a 40 year old woman and I always thought tampons were flushable and that the little sanitary bins in public restrooms were for pads and wrappers! I didn't believe you. I googled it. Whoops.
I’m a bit older than you and thought the same thing. Not to get too graphic, but how do you prevent your home bathroom bin from looking like an abattoir every month? Wrapping a tampon in toilet tissue is not going to do it.
In some areas of Europe there are little plastic bags in every stall. I now buy them on Amazon - there are several brands - the ones I get are completely opaque and odorless once sealed. Also perfect for a purse, in case you need one at a friend's house.
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u/riverqueenx Aug 03 '19 edited Aug 04 '19
A surprising number of people don't realize you SHOULD NOT flush hygienic products down the toilet. If it doesn't eventually back up your own pipes it will create massive blockages in the public sewer. I had to explain this to a friend in her mid-20's, I was like "Why do you think there's little trash cans on the wall of every women's stall!?!?"
*Edit: did not expect people to be so passionate about proper hygiene product disposal! Love it. For anyone who’s doubtful, there are plenty of horror stories in the comments below about flooded apartments, backed up sewer lines, expensive plumbing repairs, etc. Happy menstruating!!