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.

It’s an age-old debate: tampons vs. pads — which is better for you? We asked experts for their thoughts on the subject and — spoiler alert — the decision does in fact come down to your personal ...

Using period blood is "the most overlooked opportunity in women's health" and some are now setting out to change that.

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 ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Many people are wondering if tampons are safe after an alarming study claims to find toxic metals in popular tampons used by millions of women each month. "Actually, I wasn't ...

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

Plaintiffs say independent lab testing found “substantial” lead in all sizes/configurations of the product. • The ...

More than a dozen metals — including lead and arsenic — were found in tampons, sparking concerns about menstruation products used by millions of women in the U.S., a new study found. But what it means ...

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 ...

Reusable menstrual cups reduce waste and are more cost-effective than single-use pads and tampons. But some people avoid the ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will examine the potential harm to women of heavy metals such as lead and arsenic found in tampons.The FDA’s action follows the July ...