Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD Key Takeaways Wash your hands before and after using a tampon to prevent bacteria ...

So you want to help your tween or teen use tampons, but you don’t know where to start. Here's what to teach them about period products. When tweens or teens get their period, they may ask questions ...

Discover everything about menstrual tampons, including comfort, safety, usage tips, and how they compare with other period ...

A March 4 Instagram video (direct link, archived link) purports to inform people about dangers associated with using tampons. “You got to stop using a tampon, I’m serious,” says a man in the video.

Many women feel more secure using tampons during their period. One question that pops up a lot is: can virgins use tampons? The short answer is absolutely! Here's the longer answer to clear up any ...