Something else? Ask Aunt Vadge – bottom left of your screen!Aunt Vadge: I took a dry tampon out and now I’m bleeding
A dry tampon pulled out has resulted in bleeding. Where is the blood coming from?
Causes of heavy periods
Heavy periods can be caused by (paradoxically) being low in iron, having hormonal imbalances, or even having liver issues.
Aunt Vadge: my period gives me the jeeb and now I’ve hurt myself
What do you do if seeing your period creeps you out?
Aunt Vadge: I yanked a tampon out and now it hurts
Yanking out a tampon has caused urinary and vaginal pain at her next period. Why?
Periods
Periods can give you plenty of grief across your life, with period pains, blood going everywhere, ruined underwear, money spent on products, and the mood swings. Learn more so you can manage your periods better.
Can I have sex with a tampon in?
Learn how to navigate sex when you have left a tampon in, including how to get it out on the sly.
The facts about toxins in tampons
Tampons are thought to be pretty safe to use.
Tampons being used to find sewerage in rivers
Tampons are being used as glowing beacons of pollution.
Dioxins in US tampons – why it isn’t a concern
Dioxins are one of the 'dirty dozen' worst toxic pollutants.
Tampon absorbency ratings
What tampon absorbency ratings mean.
The invention of tampons
A short history of tampons.
Aunt Vadge: Do I have a short vagina?
Does she have a short vagina or is she just doing it all wrong? Aunt Vadge offers some advice.
Understanding toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome is a rare Staph infection that gets into the blood, which has been associated with leaving tampons in for too long.
Hormones and the menstrual cycle
When we are fertile, when we get our periods, and how we feel is all down to hormonal balance in our bodies.
6 great period tips and tricks for beginners
Tips and tricks for navigating periods: work smarter, not harder.
How to put in a tampon
If you are new to tampons, follow this straightforward guide and get it right first time.
Why your period stopped (secondary amenorrhoea)
We go through all the reasons your period may have stopped, from being pregnant to being on a crazy diet or even being too skinny. Your period shouldn't be stopping, so find out why and fix it.
How to use a menstrual cup
Menstrual cups work as a tampon or pad alternative: rinse and reuse it so you save money, reduce your impact on the environment and try something new.
What to do if you lose your tampon
Safe tips on how to get your lost tampon out, even if it's sideways!
How tampons work
Tampons are convenient, but they can also have unwanted effects on your vagina.
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