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Two female engineers have found a modern solution to tampon leaks. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photo: Sequel) Tampons have helped women manage their periods for decades. But these feminine ...

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Tampons sizes correspond to flow absorption, rather than the size of the tampon itself. The absorbency of different sizes are: light (3mL), regular (5mL), and super (12mL). It's always best to choose ...

Tampons are one of those things that seem like NBD until you’re actually ready to use them for the first time. Then, you have so many questions like how, exactly, this whole thing is supposed to work ...

Getting your period sucks, plain and simple. Your hormones are out of wack, your stomach won't stop cramping, and you're afraid you'll accidentally bleed through your favorite pair of pants. While ...

Which tampon should I use while exercising? Whether you’re a professional athlete or can’t live without your morning yoga class, sport or active tampons give you the freedom to workout on your period ...

When inserted correctly, tampons should be barely noticeable or at least comfortable for the duration of their use. Of course, everybody is different. Some people might feel a tampon more than others.

If you’ve ever used tampons, then you’re probably familiar with the basic tenets of tampon safety: Don’t leave one in for more than 8 hours, use the lowest absorbency you can based on your flow, and ...

A recent viral TikTok had social media users alarmed about the idea of tampons causing cancer because they contain titanium dioxide, but OB-GYNs say there's no data to support it. A few weeks ago, Dr.

Sure, giving a tampon to a fellow camper in need will earn you major kudos in the area of personal preparedness (if you’re a dude, you get extra points). But in some wilderness or survival situations, ...