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If you’ve been thinking about trying out menstrual cups lately, I don’t blame you. ICYMI: In June 2024, metals like arsenic and lead were found in 14 brands of tampons, according to a study published ...

It is generally safe to sleep with a tampon. However, people must not wear a tampon for longer than 8 hours in total. People should use the lowest absorbency that is suitable for their menstrual flow.

There are a lot of guidelines to remember when using tampons — don’t keep it in for too long, take it out before you have sex, and make sure there’s only one in at a time. But there are also some ...

Among the many maddening facets of the gender health gap is that women’s healthcare is seen as an afterthought, especially when it comes to research, funding, and access. So if you’ve ever leaked ...

If you've never used a tampon before, you might have questions about how it works and what it does to your body, especially if you’ve never had sex. One common question is: what do tampons do to your ...

That lack of industry standards means many products might not have a “use by” or “best by” date stamped on the box. According to Procter & Gamble, the shelf life of tampons is generally three to five ...

Periods are a natural part of life for many people, but sometimes they can come with a few questions. One question that pops up a lot is: can virgins use tampons? The short answer is absolutely!