Tampon w/ Tea Tree Oil?

Virginia · 08-27-2014, 05:56 PM

A co-worker shared that she does this during her cycle to help reduce smell, and she also says it balances the pH...thoughts? Anyone done this before?

Quiteria · 08-27-2014, 06:04 PM

I've heard of it for yeast, and presume it would work if there were a bacterial odor problem, but I'd be incredibly wary of using undiluted essential oil on such a sensitive area. I'm allergic to tea tree oil now just from using it on the back of my chapped winter-dry hands, since that meant the skin was damaged and therefore more delicate....the thought of intentionally putting it on a tampon...

I would recommend doing a patch test somewhere else first, and proceed with extreme caution. ( ETA: And when I say proceed with extreme caution, I really mean that I'm astounded anyone would proceed at all, but if someone is determined to proceed, extreme, extreme caution...)

bliss · 08-27-2014, 06:11 PM

I had tea tree oil on my finger and wasnt thinking and itched the inside of my nose

. I would not like to replicate that feeling in the lady neighborhood

. It sounds burny and terrifying

.

2TMama · 08-27-2014, 06:14 PM

never heard of it...

but "lady neighborhood"

esperanza · 08-27-2014, 06:19 PM

No. Just no. Does you have a good relationship with this woman or is she out to get you?

ValiantJoy07 · 08-27-2014, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esperanza

No. Just no. Does you have a good relationship with this woman or is she out to get you?

Virginia · 08-27-2014, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esperanza

No. Just no. Does you have a good relationship with this woman or is she out to get you?

Maybe her lady neighborhood is just incredibly fortified and beastly and tough

mamacat · 08-27-2014, 06:39 PM

Tea tree is a very strong oil,is never supposed to be used straight w/o a carrier oil and is toxic to dogs.Soooo cant imagine putting that on a tampon

FaithnPraise · 08-27-2014, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Virginia

Maybe her lady neighborhood is just incredibly fortified and beastly and tough

You owe me a new keyboard!!!

BriansLovie · 08-27-2014, 06:43 PM

. I would never do it!

bliss · 08-27-2014, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Virginia

Maybe her lady neighborhood is just incredibly fortified and beastly and tough

It's a gated community

Earthmummy07 · 08-28-2014, 12:49 AM

I have heard of it, but will not be trying it

With proper hygiene practices, AF shouldn't exactly be a stinky thing anyway

If she's getting a smell during AF she might want to get checked out for BV

The fact that she's using it to 'balance pH' makes me think it might be an issue for her.

I use vit C capsules to control my pH which I struggle with since my mcs. Much less ouchy

Codi · 08-28-2014, 01:20 AM

No. No, no, no, no.

And....no.

08-27-2014, 05:56 PM	#1
Virginia Rose Garden Don't mind my faces. They usually don't mean anything. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,644	Tampon w/ Tea Tree Oil? A co-worker shared that she does this during her cycle to help reduce smell, and she also says it balances the pH...thoughts? Anyone done this before? __________________ Christine WAHM as writer/editor; part-time high school teacher; wife to pharmacist DH since 7.31.2010 Lila in heaven, 8/2015 DD1 "KO" born 8/2017 DD2 GIRL born 1/2020 My Blog- full of opinions and teacher stories

08-27-2014, 06:04 PM	#2
Quiteria Rose Garden Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 23,483	Re: Tampon w/ Tea Tree Oil? I've heard of it for yeast, and presume it would work if there were a bacterial odor problem, but I'd be incredibly wary of using undiluted essential oil on such a sensitive area. I'm allergic to tea tree oil now just from using it on the back of my chapped winter-dry hands, since that meant the skin was damaged and therefore more delicate....the thought of intentionally putting it on a tampon... I would recommend doing a patch test somewhere else first, and proceed with extreme caution. ( ETA: And when I say proceed with extreme caution, I really mean that I'm astounded anyone would proceed at all, but if someone is determined to proceed, extreme, extreme caution...) __________________ Homeschooling mama to five: a young adult (graduated!), two high schoolers, a big kid, and a kindergartner And yes, they've all aged overnight since the last time you read my out-of-date sigg. Last edited by Quiteria; 08-28-2014 at 09:47 AM.

08-27-2014, 06:11 PM	#3
bliss Rose Garden NEUROSPICY! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Other worlds than these Posts: 13,430	Re: Tampon w/ Tea Tree Oil? I had tea tree oil on my finger and wasnt thinking and itched the inside of my nose . I would not like to replicate that feeling in the lady neighborhood . It sounds burny and terrifying . __________________ Me, The Surveyor, The Truck Driver, The Landscaper, The SAHM, The Grocery Manager, The Gamer, The Gardener, The Home Improvement Manager, and The Grandkids

08-27-2014, 06:14 PM	#4
2TMama Rose Garden Flawed & Forgiven. Rescued, Redeemed & Restored. Image Bearer, Grace Embracer, Joy Seeker & Hope Stirrer. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,983	Re: Tampon w/ Tea Tree Oil? never heard of it... but "lady neighborhood" __________________ Wife to the man He led me to 20 years ago Mama to my favorite kids- two teens , & two toddlers

08-27-2014, 06:19 PM	#5
esperanza Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 5,240	Re: Tampon w/ Tea Tree Oil? No. Just no. Does you have a good relationship with this woman or is she out to get you? __________________ Wife to mi amor Mama to my gift from the Lord (07/2013)

08-27-2014, 06:39 PM	#8
mamacat Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,473	Re: Tampon w/ Tea Tree Oil? Tea tree is a very strong oil,is never supposed to be used straight w/o a carrier oil and is toxic to dogs.Soooo cant imagine putting that on a tampon __________________ ~Catherine~ Mama to 5: C W C J S And Grandma to 3: A ,K and baby C

08-27-2014, 06:43 PM	#10
BriansLovie Rose Garden Striving to be a gentle mama and enjoying my littles. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,696	Re: Tampon w/ Tea Tree Oil? . I would never do it! __________________ Kara *Sharing life with a special man* Mama to J - 11, J - 9, & A - 5 & Two angels 9/2007 & 1/2008

08-28-2014, 12:49 AM	#12
Earthmummy07 Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 8,586	Re: Tampon w/ Tea Tree Oil? I have heard of it, but will not be trying it With proper hygiene practices, AF shouldn't exactly be a stinky thing anyway If she's getting a smell during AF she might want to get checked out for BV The fact that she's using it to 'balance pH' makes me think it might be an issue for her. I use vit C capsules to control my pH which I struggle with since my mcs. Much less ouchy

08-28-2014, 01:20 AM	#13
Codi Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 25,840	Re: Tampon w/ Tea Tree Oil? No. No, no, no, no. And....no. __________________ MOMMY TO A - 14 A - 11 N - 8

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