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From Tampax's eye-raising tampon tweets to Burger King's Pride buns, the 7 biggest social media fails by brands in 2022
Other companies learned the hard way that dirty jokes, while attention-garnering, can also fall spe…
Geoff Weiss,Tanya Chen
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CVS lowers prices on store-brand menstrual products by 25% in pharmacies nationwide, covers 'tampon taxes" in 12 states
CVS is dropping prices on store-branded menstrual products by 25%, covering sales taxes in 12 state…
Sarah Belle Lin
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How to use a menstrual cup — and why it's a popular alternative to tampons and pads
A menstrual cup is a more sustainable, cost-effective option than pads or tampons. Here's a complet…
Madeline Kennedy,Irena Cabrera
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Public schools and colleges in California must stock restrooms with free menstrual products under new law
The law requires schools to provide free menstrual products in all women's restrooms, in all-gender…
Connor Perrett
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6 causes of green discharge, from an STI to leaving a tampon in for too long
Normal vaginal discharge is usually clear or white — green discharge could be a sign of a number of…
Madeline Kennedy,Lauren Demos…
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A royal affair, a leaked phone call, and a quip about tampons: How 'Tampongate' wreaked havoc for Diana, Charles, and the royal family
Several royals and their relationships have been plagued by controversies and bad press, including …
Katie Balevic
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Amber Heard says her sister taught Johnny Depp to snort cocaine with a tampon applicator
Amber Heard was responding to a photo presented in court on Monday of lines of cocaine next to a ta…
Sophia Ankel
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A step-by-step guide to inserting a tampon and choosing the right size for you
Inserting a tampon can be intimidating if it's your first time, but if it's done correctly you shou…
Erin Heger,Lauren Demosthenes
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A guide to picking the right tampon size for your period
There are tampons available in sizes from light to ultra-heavy, but you should always choose the lo…
Madeline Kennedy,Lauren Demos…
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TikTokers say titanium dioxide in organic tampons led to severe side effects. Here's what to know about the chemical compound.
Some TikTok videos suggest people should be cautious of organic tampons containing titanium dioxide…
Anna Medaris
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Procter & Gamble responds after TikTok user claims she found a mysterious object inside odd-looking tampon
One of the tampons in the video was marked with the letters "SS" and had a tiny shiny object inside…
Jordan Hart
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Why you shouldn't keep a tampon in for longer than 8 hours — and what to know if you do
Keeping a tampon in for more than 8 hours can increase your risk of conditions like Toxic Shock Syn…
Madeline Kennedy,Jason R. McK…
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A Ukrainian medic was captured by Russian forces after video evidence of the horrors of the invasion was smuggled out using a tampon
Over a two-week period, Yuliia Paievska filmed the rescue efforts of a small team in Mariupol and s…
Jake Epstein
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Toxic shock syndrome is extremely rare - Here's what symptoms to look out for if you think you have it
Toxic shock syndrome is a rare and often fatal disease. Symptoms manifest quickly (within two to f…
Carla Delgado,Jason McKnight
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The pros and cons of tampons vs. pads and how to decide which is better for your period
The choice between tampons and pads can be difficult at first, so here's what you need to know abou…
Toketemu Ohwovoriole,Irena Ca…
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Period underwear are a reusable alternative to pads and tampons - here's what you should know before trying them
Period underwear can be a more simple, sustainable option for menstrual hygiene because it uses fab…
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,Rosara …
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Scotland became the first country to make tampons and pads available for free
The period products will be available in public buildings across Scotland, just as toilet paper alr…
Haven Orecchio-Egresitz
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This new disability-friendly menstrual cup has a pull-tab so it can be removed like a tampon
For people with chronic pain disorders, it's not easy to use eco-friendly products like the menstru…
Andrea Michelson
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A woman went viral for using a tampon's serial number to find out whether her boyfriend cheated, dividing opinion among millions of viewers
Lois Saunders' boyfriend, Fin, said he never expected the TikTok video to go viral, and the respons…
Fern McErlane
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Shopping at Costco saves me over $500 a year on personal-care products, from tampons to toothpaste
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