Tampon for transgender men sparks conservative backlash
A Finnish campaign to raise awareness of the transgender community has gone viral on social media, provoking debate.
Period product absorbency test uses blood for the first time
Social media users have been outraged after viral posts revealed that different period products have not been compared using real blood until now.
Woman "disgusted" over daughter-in-law's hygiene while visiting backed
"She's disgusted by my lack of decorum," the woman explained about the argument with her mother-in-law.
Lizzo demands tampons on tour for her team but often doesn't get them
Lizzo explained to Seth Meyers that she asks for tampons in her rider but it's hit and miss as to whether she gets them.
Russian Troops Told to Use Female Sanitary Products Amid Supply Issues—U.K.
A video shows a military officer telling draftees they can use tampons to stop the blood flowing out of bullet wounds.
Five-Year-Old's DIY 'Dream Catcher' Made With a Tampon Delights Internet
"It soaks up all the negative energy," one user said.
Watch Men Experience Period Pain with Menstrual Cramp Simulator
Period pain relief company somedays hooked men in Calgary, Alberta, up to a cramp simulator and got some gut-wrenching responses.
Tampon Shortage: Which Alternatives Are Cheaper and Where to Find Them
The average price for tampons has risen 9.8 percent this year as the country faces shortages.
Fans Confused by Tampon Applicator's Presence in Johnny Depp Drug Photo
During the ongoing trial, multiple allegations of drug use have been put forth by both Depp and his ex-wife, Amber Heard.
'Tampon Flasks' Filled With Alcohol Dubbed 'Genius' Idea in Viral Clip
"I spent maybe $20 in total for all of 2019 at the bar because I did this," a TikToker claimed in a comment.
Man Blasted for Telling Wife He's Not 'Comfortable' With Her Using Tampons
The issue came to a head after the woman's husband threw out a whole box of unused tampons while his wife was on her period.
Mom Slammed for Not Allowing Daughter To Use Tampons Until She's 18
The 15-year-old said her mom was "raised Catholic" and has "the same views on periods as very religious people."
Michigan Governor Set to Sign Legislature That Will Eliminate 'Tampon Tax'
"These bills will move Michigan toward a fairer tax structure, which is a goal I think we all share regardless of which side of the aisle we sit on," said Senator Winnie Brinks.
Most Poor Women in St. Louis Can't Afford Tampons, Pads
Almost half of women had to choose between eating or buying sanitary care products.
Virginia Prisons Ban Tampons for Female Visitors
The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia called the policy change "discriminatory and humiliating."
Periods Are Normal: First U.K. Ad to Pour Red on a Pad
Will other brands follow suit and ditch the mysterious blue liquid for good?
Whats in a Tampon? Dad's Mission to Transform Hygiene
Before millennial women started launching organic tampon companies, Kenneth Alvandi founded Maxim to offer women 100 percent organic tampons, pads and liners.
Periods and Politics: Menstrual Equity Is the New Thing
The fight against period shaming has momentum in the U.S. and beyond, with states exempting menstrual products from sales taxes and menstrual equity awareness rising around the globe.
Tampon Sales Drop As British Women Opt To Stop Periods
Women are choosing contraceptives that lessen or cease their monthly bleed.
Pharmacy Chain Pledges To Beat Period Poverty
Customers will be able to donate pads and tampons to a 'period product bank.'
American Schools Embrace the Tampon
After centuries of signaling the start of adulthood, periods are finally coming of age.
New York Terminates the Tampon Tax
On Thursday, the state became only the 11th in the country to no longer tax menstrual products.
Researchers Create Vaccine for Toxic Shock Syndrome
A new development in preventive medicine could provide the safety assurance some women feel is missing with tampons.
Why Feminine Hygiene Products Should Be Free in School
Michelle Obama's Let Girls Learn initiative could be the perfect vehicle to create change for girls' education.
There Will Be Blood! Get Over It
Women around the world are changing laws, mores and technology to make menstruation safer, cheaper and more a part of everyday life, after centuries of silence.
Five Women Sue to End New York 'Tampon Tax'
The lawsuit claims New York state collects $14 million in taxes on tampons and pads.
Glow-in-the-Dark Tampons Track Sewage Leaks in Rivers
The study identified households where sewage was being misdirected into waterways.