Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. So you want to help your tween or teen use tampons, but you don’t know where to start. Here's what to teach them about period ...

Tampons are one of the most popular menstruation products in a growing market that now includes period underwear, menstrual cups and more. They've been around since the 1930s and are still the go-to ...

Chemicals found in menstrual products typically are at concentrations low enough to make their health impact unclear. But ...

Can tampons affect your virginity or harm your hymen? The hymen is a thin piece of tissue that covers part of the opening of the vagina. It’s different for everyone. Some people have a lot of hymen ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will investigate the ingredients in tampons, after a study released earlier this summer found toxic metals in products from over a dozen popular brands. The FDA ...

Many women feel more secure using tampons during their period. One question that pops up a lot is: can virgins use tampons? The short answer is absolutely! Here's the longer answer to clear up any ...

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 ...