Swimming on your period is completely doable. Just choose a tampon or menstrual product that feels comfortable and fits your lifestyle needs. Headed to the pool or beach while you’re on your period?

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Chioma Ndubisi, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN who specializes in sexual and reproductive health in New York, New York. Choose a tampon with the lowest absorbency rating needed for your flow to ...

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We independently select and share the products we love—and may receive a commission if you choose to buy. Table of Contents The problem with inaccurate menstrual absorbency estimates How much your ...

The menstrual market has long just included two choices—pads and tampons. But thankfully for the nearly 2 billion people worldwide who menstruate every month, period underwear provides another ...

In a recent study published in Environment International, a team of researchers from the United States (U.S.) investigated the presence of metals in tampons commonly used by menstruating women. The ...

Do your tampons seem smaller than you remember? If so, you’re not alone. Recently some women have turned to TikTok and Reddit to vent about the size of typical tampons seemingly being reduced ...

Much like reusable menstrual cups, period swimwear and leak-proof activewear, our interest in period pants has peaked in the last few years. In fact, 19% of women say they’ve already invested in ...

Menstrual products like tampons typically have an absorbency level listed on the side of their packaging. But until recently, that absorbency had never been measured with actual blood. Saline, a ...