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Here, read five common tampon-related questions and the facts you need to know about tampon safety, toxic metals in tampons, and toxic shock syndrome.

A new tampon that tests for HPV and STIs could transform women’s health Valentina Milanova believes products like the diagnostic tampon could help eradicate cervical cancer for good ...

Dr. Mehruba Anwar Parris, MD, an emergency physician and medical toxicologist, answers the big question: Are tampons safe to use?

Arsenic, lead and other metals have been found in tampons by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley.

Sleeping with a tampon is safe as long as a person changes the tampon within 8 hours. Learn tips for safe sleep with a tampon, risks, and more.

The bills that survived the first major deadline of Iowa’s 2025 legislative session show that Republicans have moved forward with a number of their priorities through bills focused on issues ranging ...

The FDA’s investigation into tampons has uncovered startling details. What could this mean for feminine hygiene products?

Can a tampon fall out during exercise? Fitness experts weigh in and provide tips on wearing a tampon during a workout.

Learn whether you can pee with a tampon in, how sanitary it is, and how often to change your tampon to stay fresh and dry.

A woman who left a tampon in for eight hours during her friend's wedding was told she was 'lucky to be alive'. Ashley DeSkeere, 46, from Texas, US, ended up in intensive care after she returned from a ...