If you've ever discovered an old box of tampons lurking in the back of your bathroom cabinet or vanity or found a wrapped tampon in the depths of an old purse, you may have wondered, do tampons expire ...

Apart from pads, tampons are one of the most popular choices for periods especially when it comes to comfort and convenience during your menstrual cycle. But like every product, tampons come with both ...

Discover everything about menstrual tampons, including comfort, safety, usage tips, and how they compare with other period ...

Tampons are one of the most popular menstruation products in a growing market that now includes period underwear, menstrual cups and more. They’ve been around since the 1930s and are still the go-to ...

People started to worry tampons might be linked to cancer after a 2024 study found that several tampon brands contained toxic metals like arsenic, lead, and cadmium. But there hasn’t been any research ...

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A woman who accidentally left a tampon in for two months was left fighting for her life in the hospital after contracting toxic shock syndrome. Ever since she was a teenager, Kelsey Foster, 29, has ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Do your tampons seem smaller than you remember? If so, you’re not alone. Recently some women have turned to TikTok and Reddit to vent about the size of typical tampons seemingly being reduced ...

Some people believe that soaking a tampon in vodka and inserting it into the vagina or rectum is a faster route to intoxication. This method of alcohol consumption is dangerous and can increase a ...