Why do honeypot pads burn

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3.0 out of 5 starsJesus take the wheel

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2021

These pads… what can I say? I saw them being reviewed on Tik Tok and I thought, what the hell. What’s the worst that can happen.

I will tell you first and foremost. I was not prepared for what I can only describe is an experience I did not know I needed… these things go on well. They stick great, but hang on tight ladies cause if you’ve ever wanted to know what giving your vagina a breath mint feels like, well here’s your answer. It’s absorbency is not the best, and I actually changed it more then normal pads because when this thing absorbs if makes the “wetness” in your under carriage thanks to Aunt Flo, feel cold and not so pleasant. But wowwww! The idea of the first drag of a menthol cigarette…it’s both wonderful and weird all at the same time. My cramps were drowned out by my mind trying to work through the both cold, hot, and utter confusion. Idk it seems different for everyone but my experience was, interesting….I am not mad, but I would suggest the company work on the absorbency factor. Other then that these are quite nice! I found myself holding on to the counter top through the very first one, “Jesus, take the wheel!”

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Irritation (1941); Burning Sensation (2146); Discomfort (2330)

Event Date 03/09/2020

Event Type Injury

Event Description

I purchased the feminine pads by the honey pot company and tried the product for the first and last time on (b)(6). Shortly the burning sensation started that make me feel very uncomfortable and irritated. I could not change out the pad, as i was in a public place for 2 hours so i had to tolerate the side effect for all that time. As soon as i got to the private place i changed out the pad and showered. The burning sensation did not go away. I discontinued using these pads right away. This was monday, (b)(6). By wednesday, (b)(6) the effects have worsened - itching, burning and huge discomfort. I had to seek med examination. My dr ordered lab results which confirmed that i developed bacterial vaginosis due to this horrible product. My dr looked at the packaging and the pads and could not believe it - they advertise it as "herb-infused", but in reality they use mint essential oils on the surface of the pads, i mean why would you do this and apply mint on the product that will be used on the sensitive area? i had to use medication to get rid of bv and f/u with my dr on this condition that caused me great discomfort and health harm. Please do something about the honey pot company and do not allow them to sell these horrible products that actually damage women's health on the market. I tried reaching out to them on social media telling them what happened. The only response i got from them was: "we're sorry you experienced a negative reaction. Some consumers are sensitive to essential oils. We recommend you discontinue use. " awesome, right. You are my only hope that something can be done in order to preserve women's health and not spread the products widely on the market that are dangerous. I provided all applicable details in the description of the issue above. Why was the person using the product? for the direct usage advertised. Fda safety report id# (b)(4).

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Brand Name

REGULAR FEMININE PADS

Type of Device

PADS, MENSTRUAL, SCENTED-DEODORIZED

Manufacturer (Section D)

THE HONEY POT COMPANY LLC

400 west peachtree street nw

ste 710

atlanta GA 30308

MDR Report Key

9897329

MDR Text Key

185737822

Report Number

MW5093965

Device Sequence Number

Product Code

NRC

Combination Product (y/n)

Reporter Country Code

Number of Events Reported

Summary Report (Y/N)

Report Source

Voluntary

Reporter Occupation

Patient

Type of Report

Initial

Report Date

03/26/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

Date FDA Received

03/27/2020

Is this an Adverse Event Report?

Yes

Is this a Product Problem Report?

Yes

Device Operator

Was Device Available for Evaluation?

Yes

Is the Reporter a Health Professional?

No Answer provided

Was the Report Sent to FDA?

Event Location

No Information

Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?

Is the Device Single Use?

Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?

Type of Device Usage

Patient Treatment Data
Date Received: 03/27/2020 Patient Sequence Number: 1

Hi All,

I had heard from someone about a new brand of pads called Honey Pot that used clean, pesticide-free cotton, and when I saw them at Target I decided to give them a shot. They advertised that the overnight pads had essentials oils to help with cramps, and since I cramp pretty badly I thought that would be a nice touch. Last night I opened a pad and put it on to wear overnight, but within minutes I felt a really bad burning sensation all over my pelvic area and freaked out. I quickly googled it and saw other people reporting the same thing. The pads are supposed to have a minty "cooling" sensation, but for me and a lot of other people, it gave a weird icy-hot sensation to my whole nether regions, which was highly unpleasant.

I took it off and luckily had a regular overnight pad around to change into, but the burning sensation stuck around for a bit and it was really uncomfortable. I don't want to diss the brand, because I like their mission and the cooling sensation might work great for a lot of people, and I'll be happy to support them if they make new pads without the oils, but I wish I had read a brief warning that if you're sensitive to these kinds of things, you may not enjoy it at all. Just throwing it out there to try and help :)

EDIT: Wow 3 years later and this post still gets attention! I'm curious why, are people searching Honey Pot Pads?