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 ...

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.

The Food and Drug Administration announced it has started a research project examining the possible effects of toxic metals in tampons, sparking concerns about products used by millions of women in ...

Various tampons have been pulled (and even discontinued) over the years due to health concerns and toxic contamination. It is essential always to read the product labels. Regardless, these are tampons ...

Mrs Jimoh, the founder of The Midwife Next Door, explains that tampons are inserted into the vagina to absorb menstrual flow, ...

New research has revealed that arsenic, lead and other toxic metals are present in 30 different types of tampons. UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health issued the study, the first of its kind. “To our ...

As we live in a time of great options in terms of feminine hygiene products, from menstrual cups and discs to herbal sanitary pads, you would think that people would be more open than ever to some of ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent announcement about investigating tampon safety has ignited widespread discussion. This action stems from research revealing the presence of toxic ...

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 ...

Titanium dioxide is commonly found in countless everyday products including food, cosmetics, drugs, paper and toothpaste. Sunscreen can safely contain up to 25% titanium dioxide. Some research, mostly ...