To be surprised that people flush tampons and towels still?

[Pipbin]

So many people seem to fail to see that it's a problem.

This program: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0419n5m/watermen-a-dirty-business-episode-1 showed why it's a problem.

[TruJay]

I really don't understand why u would. Some people flush wet wipes too. Baffles me, there is a bin right next to the loo

[DidoTheDodo]

Fair enough...but I have just had to empty the bathroom bin which was full of my DSDs sanitary towels. And I wasn't expecting that!

[EyelinerQueen]

I had no idea so many people did it till I read a thread about it on here .

How minging

[TillyTellTale]

I find it surprising, but apparently the instructions used to advise one to flush and it was a selling point. There's even still a reference to them being flushable on the offical history of Tampax site. I can't say I've re-read many books from when I was 13-16 just to check for updates, never mind any instruction leaflets. So I can't really blame other women for not having done so.

[Pipbin]

Am I alone in using these? www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=251009946

[WhoKnowsWhereTheChocolateGoes]

It's astonishing isn't it? I thought everyone knew it but realised on another thread recently that some still aren't aware of the problems it causes.

[Pipbin]

I don't use tampax (I get TSS), does it still say that on the instructions, really? I know Always say not to flush.

[uselessidiot]

Why are you surprised? People really don't care about anything beyond immediate impact on themselves. They don't consider the bigger picture because it's inconvenient.

[Misspilly88]

I had no idea you aren't meant to flush tampons!? My parents never had a bin in the bathroom, as mum used to flush hers so I never knew any different. Thankfully have a mooncup now so don't hate me!

[Bananapickle]

I'm going to be the first idiot on this thread!! Honestly didn't know I shouldn't flush tampons... Have never flushed towels but thought tampons were ok :-s Will obviously stop (once I'm not pregnant anymore!!)
I was shocked to hear that mums flush wet wipes though. We had major drain issues locally and it was all because of wet wipes.
Anyway learnt sometime new today.

[LaurieFairyCake]

It's funny what people pick as their personal bugbear.

Flying is the most environmentally damaging thing you can do, flushing tampons is very far down the list.

Perhaps folk should make a list and agree not to do them?

Or we can all agree we're a bunch of normal fucking hypocrites and carry on flying and moaning about tampons

[TillyTellTale]

Pipbin The playtex site claims they're flushable, too.

It would serve them right if someone with a septic tank sued them for being misleading.

[pigsDOfly]

People can be a bit daft about this sort of thing. Where I used to work someone put several paper towels down the loo and tried to flush them away. Blocked up the whole system.

[neversleepagain]

pipbin I hope those pop-ins are environmentally friendly! Seems like a waste of resources to me!

[smartypants1000]

I had no idea you weren't supposed to flush tampons. I'm guessing my mum must have done as we never had a bin in the bathroom growing up and consequently we don't have one in our house either. I'm sure it's what I was told to do with them, although I don't specifically remember that.

[NeverQuiteSure]

Sorry, another ignorant here! I remember back when I started my period the instructions were to tear towels in half and flush, and to flush tampons (although not applicators)

Before everyone gets too upset, I don't flush them at home as we're on a septic tank, and I don't flush them when out if there's a sanitary bin provided. I have been flushing them elsewhere though but won't now!

Hopefully I'll have a mooncup soon. We've had a run of 'tight' months and I haven't had enough left in the kitty yet, but it won't be long.

[slithytove]

lil lets say you can flush them, which I do. Genuinely didn't realise. I don't flush pads or wipes though.

[rollonthesummer]

I've always flushed them! Are any brands biodegradable?

[SleepySuitcaseSheepie]

Dido - why are you surprised that your DSD has put her sanitary towels in the bathroom bin?

[AuntieMaggie]

Its one of my pet peeves and I had an angry moment in the supermarket yesterday at the word 'flushable' in big letters on the front of moist toilet wipes!

[SleepySuitcaseSheepie]

Dido - why are you surprised that your DSD has put her sanitary towels in the bathroom bin?

[WaitMonkey]

Apart from the environmental aspect, I'm amazed anyone flushes anything down the toilet other than toilet paper. I'd worry to much about blocked drains.

[OooOooTheMonkey]

I didn't know you couldn't flush tampons either. I never flush the applicator bit but I flush the actual tampon once used! I thought they were just cotton so biodegradable!
I have to be honest I've been flushing them for 15 years or so now and have never blocked my loo or anything so I'm not going to stop now.
I also flush bum wipes.
So there!