Even tampons labeled organic can contain worrisome ingredients. Here are the potential risks and how to stay safe. By Catherine Roberts If you’ve ever used tampons, then you’re probably ...

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・Applicator: Many tampons come with applicators, which can make insertion easier, especially at first. ・Comfort: The most important thing is to find a tampon that feels comfortable for you.

Period care brand Viv saw thousands sign up last summer for its BPA-free, organic cotton tampons — founder Katie Diasti told ...

A recent study about tampons is alarming consumers. The research, published in the scientific journal Environment International, found evidence of 16 different metals, including arsenic and lead ...

Tampons can cause toxic shock syndrome if they're used incorrectly. Education and changes in manufacturing have brought some case rates down. (Photo Credit: Moment/Getty Images) Two kinds of ...

Why are period products so expensive? It is possible that poor women don't have access to warehouse clubs, where bulk tampons are sold. They may need to buy period products at convenience stores or ...

Symptoms of TSS could develop quickly, and you need urgent treatment, states the National Institute of Health (NIH).

It’s easy to take tampons for granted. We mock the old “Whoah” Bodyform ad, moan about the mysterious blue liquid used instead of blood red in ads and rail against tampon tax and the misuse ...

Sales of tampons in the UK have fallen by 12% in the past five years, raising questions over the long-term viability of the menstrual product. Growing concerns over their health and environmental ...

Earlier this year, a study highlighted the potential health risks women are exposed to due to the alarming number of metals found in tampons. Now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA ...