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Is My Tampon Supposed to Bleed Through?

Whenever I use a tampon, it always bleeds through and I feel weird about it. Is this normal? I always us the right size but it still happens. It's totally normal for a tampon to bleed through when it gets...
How Do I Use a Tampon?

Where do I insert a tampon? I have not had my period yet but I do not want to ask my mom. Please help! -Tampon Troubles Dear Tampon Troubles, Inserting a tampon for the first time doesn’t have to be a...

GL's Guide to Pads and Tampons

Walking down the feminine hygiene aisle at your grocery store can be totally overwhelming. With all the different brands, sizes and types, what does everything really mean anyway? GL’s got your guide to panty-liners, pads and tampons. Panty-liners These thin...
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What if I get my period at the pool?

I’ve been invited to a bunch of pool parties this summer. What if I have my period? I’m scared of tampons. Tampons can be super scary at first. But, if you want to swim during your period, tampons are a must...

Q&A: Super-Sized

I’ve heard that extra-absorbent tampons are bad because they absorb germs. Is that true? If so, what is the best kind to get? Tampons can cause unhealthy bacterial growth, but don’t freak and toss out those tampons. Says Dr. Jennifer Griffin...
FITNESS: Your Bod

TSS: The Real Deal

That disease is TSS, or Toxic Shock Syndrome. TSS is a very rare bacterial disease, and it can be fatal. But you don’t need to be afraid of using tampons because of TSS. The disease is associated with tampon absorbency...

PERIOD Q&A: I’m scared of TSS!

Is it safe to wear a tampon overnight? Unless you sleep 15 hours straight, there is no reason you can’t. “It is totally safe to leave a tampon in overnight,” says New York gynecologist Dr. Elizabeth Eden. She suggests changing the...
Tampons scare me!

I want to try tampons, but I’m afraid that they will be too big for me. Are there any brands out there for teens? Slender regular. Regular regular. Super plus. Super. Confusing, huh? One of the most common misconceptions...

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