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 ...

A new study that detected variable levels of heavy metals, including lead, in tampons currently on the market is being reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a spokesperson for the agency ...

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 ...

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 ...