Tampons have helped women manage their periods for decades. But these feminine hygiene products aren’t perfect. Tampons are prone to leakage, which can ruin your outfit and your day. Even the fear of ...

In the wake of news that some tampons have been found to contain toxic metals such as lead and arsenic, many women who menstruate find themselves asking: Now what? After all, between 52% and 85% of ...

The FDA tested 11 tampon products from six brands and looked for different metals that might be present. Researchers detected ...

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG) recommends changing your pad every four to eight hours. Changing your pad before it fills up is essential, you don't have to wait for it ...

The FDA found that the levels of metals present in tampons are too low to cause health effects. Using the lowest absorbency ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Social media has been filled with warnings of toxic metals in tampons and biocides in period panties in recent months. Do ...

Which tampons are the best? For monthly protection, 70% of American women use tampons. Tampons are discreet, convenient and don’t interfere with active lifestyles. Their popularity is evident when ...

A new study supported women's long-discussed claims that menstrual cups reduce their period pain. So, why do most women still opt for tampons?

When it comes to menstrual hygiene, the choice between tampons and sanitary pads can be a tough one, but it shouldn’t be. I’m a menstrual pad girl who has always wondered what it feels like to try ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. For decades, most women managed their periods the same way without thinking twice about it. Tampons were simply ...