LOLA Cleansing Wash — $8.00 Lola, which also makes period products like tampons and pads with organic cotton, developed this cleansing wash to be non-irritating and safe for sensitive skin.

A first-of-its-kind study found lead, arsenic and other heavy metals in various tampon brands, but didn't link them to harmful health effects. Experts explain why it matters — and what to watch for.

Even tampons labeled organic can contain worrisome ingredients. Here are the potential risks and how to stay safe.By Catherine RobertsIf you’ve ever used tampons, then you’re probably familiar ...

While tampon choice is totally personal, you may want to stay away from the scented tampons Playtex sells. Your vagina is sensitive and fragrances can be irritating.

In a twist that’s both shocking and unsettling, recent reports have unveiled a disturbing truth about tampons, the everyday essential most people take for granted. It turns out that some tampons ...

Looking for a feminine wash that is gentle, fragrance-free, and pH-balanced to clean your vulva? Here are 12 of the best with safety tips from a gynecologist.

The FDA will now investigate metals found in tampons following the results of a recent study. The study's co-author weighs in on the FDA's decision.

Period care brand Viv saw thousands sign up last summer for its BPA-free, organic cotton tampons — founder Katie Diasti told The Post what makes them so special.

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.

This podcast episode investigates whether tampons and pads pose a threat to health after a recent study found traces of heavy metals such as lead and cadmium in some menstrual products.

Here’s what lead, arsenic, cadmium, and other contaminants in tampons might mean for your health—and other common ways you might not know you’re being exposed.

The detection of these metals in tampons is particularly alarming, given their direct contact with highly absorbent and sensitive vaginal tissues.