Tampons have become the latest household product to fall foul of supply chain issues. Reports of a scarcity of the menstrual product, used by millions of women in the U.S., have combined with general ...

The creators of the spiral tampon, Amanda Calabrese, right, and Greta Meyer. (Sequel) Amanda Calabrese and Greta Meyer had the idea to create a tampon with a helix-inspired shape in a product design ...

Shortages of sriracha, baby formula and tampons? That's right — if you scour the shelves at your local pharmacy for the sanitary product, you may be out of luck. An increase in demand for tampons due ...

If you've never used a tampon before, you might have questions about how it works and what it does to your body, especially if you’ve never had sex. One common question is: what do tampons do to your ...

The choice between tampons and pads can be difficult at first, so here's what you need to know about when you should wear each menstrual product.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. This article was originally featured on Undark. This past August, a ...

Disposable sanitary pads are the most commonly used period product - they stick into your underwear, absorb blood externally and are wrapped and binned after use. Dr Tempest advises changing pads ...

There are tampons available in sizes from light to ultra-heavy, but you should always choose the lowest absorbency for your flow.