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go with the flow How much do you know about that time of the month? Test your period IQ. true false 1. Most girls start their period at age 12 [...]

GYNO: nstrual cups or 'period underwear'?There are no particular health benefits; it's more a question of comfort and convenience. Menstrual cups are often cost-saving, since they're reusable. They're made out [...]

Abstract While the fundamental principles of epistaxis management have not changed over the decades, the methods by which tamponade is achieved have been evolving. Inflatable nasal tampons are being used [...]

+WHICH IS WORSE... Life's little health dilemmas, solved sugar in your coffee OR artificial sweetener? Neither is horrible, in moderation, and if you prefer the real deal, go for it. [...]

Natracare organic tampons and sanitary towels are among the materials used in an art exhibition on the menstrual cycle. The `Right On' collection by British conceptual artist Lyn Huso also [...]

Find Your Perfect Pill Our chart will help you sidestep bothersome birth-control side effects. Is your pill causing you problems? Don't suffer--switch. 'There's no need to put up with a [...]

So I'm starting to get my period more regularly and am ready to use tampons instead of pads. The thing is, I have no idea where to put the tampon [...]

Tampons are cheap and highly absorbent, which makes them the perfect tool for testing rivers for pollution. Tampons submerged in contaminated water shine blue under ultraviolet light because of the [...]

Q Is it okay to use a super tampon on a light-flow day? A Theoretically, more cotton fibers could be pulled off as a non-saturated tampon is removed, triggering irritation [...]

Wouldn't it be great if you got a note in the mail telling you the date and time of your first period? 'Congratulations! Your first menstrual period will begin on [...]

The disadvantages of using tampons during the menstrual period are discussed. The main disadvantage is that the bleaching processes make tampons appear sterile, generating industrial pollutants, including the potent toxins called dioxins and are considered to be breeding ground for staphylococcus aurea.

Q How long can you really keep in a tampon? A I say eight hours, max, but that's mostly for comfort--they tend to be saturated by then. In theory, the [...]

Regular tampons are uncomfortable and even painful at times. Should I use thin ones or will I be stuck with pads? Don't worry! Tons of girls go through this. Start [...]

SMELLY! Q:'I notice a strong odor. Is something wrong with me?' A: Some smells are common: Blood can have a metallic odor, and excess sweat can cause a tangy, sour [...]

YOU JUST GOT YOUR PERIOD, BUT THERE'S NO PROTECTION. Grab some toilet paper or tissues, and create a makeshift pad to put in the crotch of your underwear or gently [...]

The discomfort is probably the result of using a higher absorbency than you need for your flow. 'Your tampon should be pretty saturated when you take it out after four [...]

Men may stop reading this right now. But the fact that tampons have transformed women's lives forever cannot be denied. In fact, Consumer Reports magazine chose the tampon as one [...]