If you're using a tampon, menstrual sponge, diaphragm, or cervical cap when you get sick, take it out right away, even before you call the doctor. TSS happens when certain conditions allow these ...

Unlike a tampon or pad (which absorb your period flow), the cup catches and collects your flow. After a few hours, you remove the cup and wash it for reuse. It's also known as a period cup.