People started to worry tampons might be linked to cancer after a 2024 study found that several tampon brands contained toxic metals like arsenic, lead, and cadmium. But there hasn’t been any research ...

Tampons changed the game for people who menstruate when they hit stores in the 1930s. An early tagline, “Tampax Makes Life Worth Living,” was a bit of an overstatement, but tampons were clearly a ...

Over 100 million cisgender women in over 120 countries use tampons during their menstrual cycle. Most tampons are made from cotton and/or rayon, both of which are made from plants that may be exposed ...