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 ...

A growing number of shoppers are turning to organic menstrual care, with many saying they would never go back to conventional ...

The comfort-level of your tampon is almost, if not equally, as important as its absorbency. In fact, the best and most comfortable tampons should enable you to go about your day and forget, at least ...

Tampons sizes correspond to flow absorption, rather than the size of the tampon itself. The absorbency of different sizes are: light (3mL), regular (5mL), and super (12mL). It's always best to choose ...

On heavy flow days, you want extra protection to keep your period from leaking and from making those extra trips to the bathroom to check or change your tampon. The best tampons for heavy flow have ...

If you have a heavy period, then you probably already know that unexpected leaks can be mortifying. What's worse, they tend to happen at the most inconvenient times. But whether you’re facing a busy ...

If you have a heavy period, you're probably all-too-familiar with the unexpected leaks that come with it. That's why it's no exaggeration when I say that finding the best tampons for heavy periods can ...

The creators of the spiral tampon, Amanda Calabrese, right, and Greta Meyer. (Sequel) Amanda Calabrese and Greta Meyer had the idea to create a tampon with a helix-inspired shape in a product design ...

A natural, superabsorbent material developed at the University of Waterloo could dramatically reduce the environmental impact ...

Some people are buying crocheted tampons to control their menstrual flow. But they may not be safe. Disclaimer: we know the woman in this photo is knitting, not crocheting. DIY has seen somewhat of a ...