About half of the global population menstruates at some point in their lives. Disposable products, such as tampons and pads, are some of the most popular products used around the globe to manage ...

Menstrual discs – insertable period products that provide up to 12 hours of protection against leaks – may be a better option for people who get heavy periods than traditional products like tampons or ...

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 woman may spend thousands of dollars on menstrual products over her reproductive lifetime. With periods a fact of life for half of the population, should pads and tampons be free? Many lawmakers in ...

‌Pads and tampons are two of the most common and effective ways to manage period blood. Deciding which one to use doesn’t have to be hard. Learning more about each product can help you figure out ...

Tampons and pads are the most commonly used menstrual hygiene products in the market. Whenever you go for shopping, you’ll almost always come across these two products on the shelves. It’s true that ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jenni Shearston, University of Colorado Boulder (THE CONVERSATION) About half of the ...

That time of the month always sparks the same age-old debate: pads or tampons? Some swear by the cozy, no-fuss comfort of pads, while others can’t live without the freedom tampons bring, especially ...

Jenni Shearston receives funding from the United States National Institutes of Health. About half of the global population menstruates at some point in their lives. Disposable products, such as ...