Talk about opening Pandora’s box. One reality TV star is holding herself up as a cautionary tale after she accidentally forgot she’d used a tampon — and walked around for a month with it still inside ...

Tampons have helped women manage their periods for decades. But these feminine hygiene products aren’t perfect. Tampons are prone to leakage, which can ruin your outfit and your day. Even the fear of ...

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 ...

Some 54 million people tuned in to WNBA games last season—that’s why 30 Under 30 founders Amanda Calabrese and Greta Meyer jumped at the chance to make their company, Sequel, the first official tampon ...

If you menstruate, it’s totally normal if you find yourself wondering, “Are tampons safe to use?” But let’s start here: It's possible that some of what you've heard isn't totally accurate, and you can ...

The safety of tampons has been called into question twice in the last year, and naturally we're all concerned. As of May 2025, the Pesticide Action Network UK (Pan UK), the Women’s Environmental ...

It is generally safe to sleep with a tampon. However, people must not wear a tampon for longer than 8 hours in total. People should use the lowest absorbency that is suitable for their menstrual flow.

Dreams became a reality for two Stanford Product Design graduates, Amanda Calabrese ‘19 and Greta Meyer ‘19, when a class project evolved into the company, Sequel, that is pioneering the next ...

These are independent reviews of the products mentioned, but TIME receives a commission when purchases are made through affiliate links at no additional cost to the purchaser. In a 2000 study, ...

Ashley DeSkeere spent 5 days in the ICU fighting for her life Kennedy News/Ashley DeSkeere Ashley DeSkeere developed toxic shock syndrome after wearing a tampon at her friend’s wedding for eight hours ...

Safety concerns connected to tampon use have been on the minds of women for many years. From toxic shock syndrome to questions about specific chemicals widely used in the menstrual products, some have ...