Menstrual Sponge Market to Reflect Steady Growth Rate by 2018 to 2027
Global Menstrual Sponge Market: Snapshot Menstrual sponges are a natural alternative to synthetic tampons that come in different sizes to absorb varying amounts of menstrual flow. Sea sponges are plant-like organisms that grow in colonies in the ocean, similar to coral. When sea sponges are harvested, divers leave a small piece of the sponge behind so that it can regrow. This makes sea sponges a very renewable resource. Sea sponges beyond being actually harvested from the ocean floor and contain no synthetic materials. After harvesting them, they’re naturally bleached with hydrogen peroxide however, they’re not sterile. One sea sponge will last about 6 months, but some may not last as long. A menstrual sea sponge should be thrown away and replaced if it rips apart while insertion or removal from the vagina. Before using a menstrual sponge, it has to be dampened, squeeze it tightly by hand, and then gently insert it into the vagina. When the sponge is dry it’s surprisingly ha...