Aunt Vadge: tampon starts to fall out after 15 mins
A 15-year-old is having trouble with tampons falling out. See how she can fix it.
Why tampons don’t fall out
Why can't a tampon just fall right out? We explain.
Periods: hygiene and etiquette
How to avoid grossing out the people you care about with your period.
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?
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?
Having sex with a tampon in, and tricks for sneakily taking it out
Tampon sex has its pros and cons.
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?
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.
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.
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.