A new study found that more than a dozen brands of tampons contain heavy metals, including lead and arsenic. The revelation, published in the journal Environment International, has many women saying ...

Tampons have helped women manage their periods for decades. But these feminine hygiene products aren’t perfect. Tampons are prone to leakage, which can ruin your outfit and your day. Even the fear of ...

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 ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A new study looking into the composition of tampons revealed 16 toxins in brands of tampons available in the United States, including arsenic, lead and mercury. Tampons have been ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will examine the potential harm to women of heavy metals such as lead and arsenic found in tampons.The FDA’s action follows the July ...

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 ...

Over 100 million cisgender women in over 120 countries use tampons during their menstrual cycle. Most tampons are made from cotton and/or rayon, both of which are made from plants that may be exposed ...

The safety of tampons has been called into question twice in the last year, and naturally we're all concerned. As of May 2025, the Pesticide Action Network UK (Pan UK), the Women’s Environmental ...

Tampons changed the game for people who menstruate when they hit stores in the 1930s. An early tagline, “Tampax Makes Life Worth Living,” was a bit of an overstatement, but tampons were clearly a ...