Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD Key Takeaways Wash your hands before and after using a tampon to prevent bacteria ...

You are going away on a family vacation to the beach and your 12-year-old daughter is disappointed that she will get her menstrual cycle during the trip. She wants to know what she can do to avoid ...

There are several reasons why your tampon could be causing you discomfort, but inserting it at the wrong angle is a common culprit. Fact: tampons actually aren't meant to be inserted straight up into ...

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