Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. In a new case study, a woman experienced serious kidney ...

Over the past few years, menstrual cups have been increasing in popularity as an alternative to pads and tampons. However, for some who have never tried them, they are perceived as a particularly ...

Menstrual cups are a reusable, low-waste alternative to tampons and pads. To use a menstrual cup, fold it and insert it into your vagina, where it will open and create a seal. You can keep a menstrual ...

If you’ve been thinking about trying out menstrual cups lately, I don’t blame you. ICYMI: In June 2024, metals like arsenic and lead were found in 14 brands of tampons, according to a study published ...

Set it and forget it — for several hours, anyway. You may just fall in love with this convenient, reusable period option. To be honest, I didn’t realize inflation was hitting pads and tampons until ...

If you’re looking for pad and tampon alternatives, a menstrual cup, or period cup, is definitely worth a try. Anyone who’s had their period for more than a few years knows that the options for women ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Rose Eveleth Switching from disposable period products to a reusable menstrual ...

In a new case study, a woman experienced serious kidney issues from a misplaced menstrual cup. Menstrual cups are small, flexible, reusable cups inserted into the vagina to collect period blood, and ...