Whether you're a tampon novice or a seasoned pro, there are a few things about this popular feminine hygiene product that are just plain confusing. At one point or other, we've all had the same ...

Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, nutrition and finding new approaches to chronic health problems. Expertise Public health, new wellness ...

I wasn't surprised two weeks ago when I was invited to see an early demo of a so-called smart tampon. I am, after all, one of few women who write for Engadget. Indeed, as I would later find out, the ...

Save for the string, an inserted tampon is out of sight and (hopefully) out of mind. After all, you shouldn’t feel a tampon doing its job. While that’s usually a great thing, it can become a problem ...

According to Dr. Arumala, tampons most often feel stuck due to a lack of lubrication — meaning, the tampon hasn't absorbed enough blood for it to slide out easily. This can happen if you try to remove ...

Melissa Kang has received funding from the National Health and Medical Research Councill, Australian Research Council and Medical Research Futures Fund. She is affiliated with the Australian ...

IDK about you, but peeing with a tampon in isn't exactly the most pleasant experience. Seriously—the little string that hangs down gets soaked....and don't even get me started on wiping (er, ...

A tax on feminine hygiene products (also known as a "tampon tax") was not new by the time social media interest in the topic appeared in May 2016, but a screenshot published by the page "Women's ...