A new study found toxic metals in tampons. Here’s what we know about the findings and what it could mean for the regulation ...

The absorbent materials in tampons, like cotton, rayon, and viscose, are potential sources of the metals. Cotton plants are particularly known to readily take up metals from the soil, although ...

Shearston has not done a similar study for pads and said she and the other researchers at her lab are more focused on researching tampons. They suspect the metal is more likely to leach out into ...

The study suggests that metals may enter tampons through raw materials like cotton, which may be contaminated by water, air, or soil during production. “Tampons need to be better regulated.

In addition, “if you have discomfort, pain or other unexpected symptoms like unusual discharge when trying to insert or wear a tampon, or if you have an allergic reaction, stop using tampons and ...

“Whereas before, I used to use, like, f–king six tampons a day because I’m so heavy. I use one diaper a day.” Bunnie admitted that she uses a special diaper that is specifically designed ...