Tampons are a more discreet option, but they may not work for people with heavy periods. matka_Wariatka/Getty Images Tampons are cylindrical inserts that go inside your vagina, whereas pads are ...

Everyone's periods are different. Fact. And news flash: that's OK. While your bestie's TOTM might be as regular as clockwork, yours could be a little more - shall we say - rogue. (I know mine likes to ...

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For many of us, our first lessons about periods were brief and practical, often limited to learning how to use pads or tampons. Alongside these traditional options, there's now a wider range of ...

After gradually transitioning from using disposable pads and tampons to reusable period underwear and menstrual cups/discs, I’m now a year into a completely zero-waste period care routine. While ...

For the majority of women, they happen once a month, so it's worth taking a minute to work out how to make yours a more eco period. Part of having a healthy lifestyle is keeping the planet healthy too ...

LastObject makes reusable alternatives for single-use items like Q-tips and cotton rounds. Next up, it’s tackling the wasteful world of period products. Periods produce a lot of trash: In the U.S.

If you're someone who uses sanitary pads during your period, you might have experienced a rather uncomfortable and unpleasant side effect.