So you want to help your tween or teen use tampons, but you don’t know where to start. Here's what to teach them about period products. When tweens or teens get their period, they may ask questions ...

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 ...

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State health officials are warning about rising cases of toxic shock syndrome in teens associated with improper tampon use. The state says there have been five reports since July. Four involved "super ...

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TikTok users have been startled by the viral video showing the dangers of using a tampon. TikToker Rachel Morgan claimed that this menstrual product could cause cancer because of its dangerous content ...

A March 4 Instagram video (direct link, archived link) purports to inform people about dangers associated with using tampons. “You got to stop using a tampon, I’m serious,” says a man in the video.

Many women feel more secure using tampons during their period. One question that pops up a lot is: can virgins use tampons? The short answer is absolutely! Here's the longer answer to clear up any ...

The FDA is thoroughly reviewing the study's findings in an effort to protect consumers of tampon brands that contain toxic metals. A recent study has uncovered the presence of toxic metals in multiple ...

A first-ever study about the presence of toxic metals in tampons is raising concerns about women’s health. University of California, Berkeley Public Health released the results of this first-time ...

A man who is barring his wife from using tampons has prompted concern online. Coercive control can take many forms but essentially boils down to any pattern of behavior in which an individual is able ...