Have you noticed that cruelty free lists and resources focus on cosmetics, skin care, and hair care? Skincare and hygiene are vital to our day to day living! There are even information on cruelty-free household cleaning products.

The thing is, there is little attention given to more "embarrassing" needs. You know, stuff that needs attention but don't get talked about much: Periods, hemorrhoids, pregnancy, postpartum care such as treating perineum tears, and otherwise medicated products. If there are other health issues I've not covered, hit me up and I'll do some research.

This list is a work in progress. Check back as I fill it out! A lot of these may be considered First Aid, but it'll include natural & botanical solutions, too! My criteria are primarily: Cruelty free from start to finish, environmentally conscious, accessible, and not ridiculously expensive. I was hoping to find local products, but that's getting harder and harder to pin down, so I have a few online options put in. Some of the shopping and brand hunting resources I'm using are already in my list of best cruelty free blogs & resources.

Legend

• Parent owned by a non-CF parent company, where applicable.
• Pending not 100% sure of CF status but is PETA approved.
• Vegan where applicable

Note: Most CVS products are cruelty free as far as I know. This document covers products, outsourcing, and suppliers for all of their own store brand. This includes their health products in categories I've listed below.

Also note this list of NOT Cruelty-Free companies by veganrabbit. At least it's comprehensive enough to include companies that provide pain relief, medicated products, and other body health issues. Avoid those.

Diabetes

• Blood Sugar
• Feet Lotion
• Hand Lotion
• Other Products

External Pain Relief

• Medicated Patches
• Mineral Salts
• Pain Relief Cream

Incontinence

• Diapers
• Pads
• Panty Liners
• Underwear
  • Icon Undies | pee proof underwear brought to you by Thinx. Note: $10 referral link. Online only.

Itch & Rash Treatments

• Heat Rash
• Poison Ivy / Oak

Periods & PMS

• Cramps
• Cravings
• Dehydration
• Feminine Hygiene
  • emerita's feminine hygiene products | leading brand of natural women’s wellness products since 1978. Online, as well as in drug and whole food stores.
  • healthyhoohoo | feminine cleansing products to help restore the exquisite natural balance of the vulvovaginal area of the body. paraben free, vegan.
  • Honey Pot | period wipes, wash, & pads. Available at their store & in Target.
  • Pink Daisy's Stay Dry Feminine Pads & their cotton pads | reusable & washable cloth pads. Online, with very select few retail. Vegan-friendly.
  • Thinx | period proof underwear, ethically sourced. Note: $10 referral link. Online only.
• Pain Relief
• Period Herbal Remedies
• PMS Herbal Remedies

Postpartum Health

• Afterbirth Sitz Bath
• Maxi Pads
• Nipple Creams
• Nursing Pads
  • Pink Daisy's Organic Cotton Nursing Pads | discreet & breathable. Online, very few select retail stores. Vegan-friendly.
• Perineal Spray
• Postnatal Vitamins
• Postpartum Herbs
• Stool softener

Pregnancy

• Morning Sickness
• Prenatal
• Skin care

Anal Care

• Anal Fissures & Hemorrhoids
  • CVS Health Epsom Salt | relieves swelling and itching, best used in sitz bath or warm bath water.
  • CVS Health Sitz Bath | water bath for easing discomfort. Made in China. Pending.
  • Forces of Nature Fissure Control | expensive as fuck organic treatment for anal fissure. Available at Vitacost, Walgreens, and many health / drug stores.
  • Forces of Nature Hemorrhoid Control Extra Strength | certified organic treatment designed to be effective against the most stubborn hemorrhoid conditions. Available at Vitacost, Walgreens, and many health / drug stores.
  • WellinHand Action Remedies' Rump Relief | certified organic, soothing, gentle, vegan. Best priced online at their site, more expensive at health food stores, CVS, Walgreens, and other drug stores.
• Butt Rashes
• Constipation & Diarrhea
• Fiber & Probiotics

Side note: For UTIs, anal fissures, hemorrhoids, constipation, yeast infection, perineum tears, and even periods... an attachable bidet is worth the price. Hygienic, 100% cleaner than merely wiping off, environmentally friendly, kind to your bottom and genitals, and easy on people with back problems, arthritis, other physical disabilities, short arms, imbalance / uncoordinated, and pregnancy. Highly recommend Tushy. <- $10 referral link! It's $69 for Classic line. Easy and non-damaging install, anywhere including rental. You make up for the price by reducing TP, water, wipes, and even in some cases medicated ointment use. Find out Why Tushy to be convinced.

_CVS note:_ Some hemorrhoid creams have glycerin and paraben in them. Glycerin is safe for the most part (source) but watch out for phlabates and parabens.

Sexual Health

• Condoms
• Lubricants
  • emerita's intimate lubricant | water-based (which is highly recommended instead of their oil-based), paraben- and fragrance-free for sensitive skin. Online and in drug / health stores.

Warning to the wise: Exercise caution purchasing anything with honey, sulfates, sugar, oil, or paraben for your privates.

Urinary Tract Infection & Yeast Infections

• Herbs
• Pain & Itch Relief
  • emerita's yeast assist cream | soothing, pH-balanced cream contains supportive botanicals and herbal extracts. Online and in drug / health stores.
  • emerita's yeast assist probiotics | 60 capsules, intended to provide nutritive support for overall vaginal health. Online and in drug / health stores.
• UTI Detection

Vitamins