Tampons are cylindrical inserts that go inside your vagina, whereas pads are absorbent linings designed to stick to your underwear. Tampons are a good option because they are small, nearly invisible, ...

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Menstrual discs – insertable period products that provide up to 12 hours of protection against leaks – may be a better option for people who get heavy periods than traditional products like tampons or ...

Tampons, pads, and menstrual cups are the major menstrual product options, and every market day, you’ll find women debating on the internet which is better and why. When it comes to menstrual hygiene, ...

Dr. Jessica Shepherd, an OBGYN, shares three accessible alternatives. A tampon shortage in the U.S. this summer has put a spotlight on menstrual product alternatives. Over the past several weeks, ...

The Tampa Period Pantry offers free menstrual hygiene products like tampons and pads, as well as other items to help during periods like heating patches for cramps or sanitary wipes. Pads, tampons and ...

A growing number of shoppers are turning to organic menstrual care, with many saying they would never go back to conventional ...

The latest product shortage reported in the U.S. is leaving many people who menstruate in the lurch as they try to stock up for their period. Shortages of multiple types of tampons from major brands ...

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG) recommends changing your pad every four to eight hours. Changing your pad before it fills up is essential, you don't have to wait for it ...

The Tampa Period Pantry offers free menstrual hygiene products like tampons and pads, as well as other items to help during periods like heating patches for cramps or sanitary wipes. Pads, tampons and ...