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 ...

A first-ever study about the presence of toxic metals in tampons is raising concerns about women’s health. University of California, Berkeley Public Health released the results of this first-time ...

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 ...

TikTokers are reeling after a recent study found tampons may potentially expose women to harmful chemicals and metals. The study, conducted by researchers at UC Berkeley School of Public Health, found ...

Troublingly, the products they turn to over that significant period of time are often contaminated with toxic chemicals, like formaldehyde, PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances), lead and mercury. These ...

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 ...

Period products, including tampons and menstrual pads, are still taxed in twenty-one states. But a group of eight menstrual product industry-leading brands wants to end that. How? With a bold "Tampon ...

The prices of sanitary pads and tampons in the US have soared because of inflation, leaving many cash-strapped women with the unenviable choice of cutting back on the hygiene products to afford other ...