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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Buying tampons or pads doesn’t exactly inspire a lot of excitement. Making the monthly drugstore run to pick up whatever brand is on sale is more of a necessary annoyance than anything else. But ...

We all have that friend who was an early-adopter of the menstrual cup. She loves her cup of choice and delights in telling you all the cool benefits: They’re sustainable, they’re comfortable, they’re ...

Menstrual cups are one of the most affordable and environmentally friendly options for feminine hygiene products. And yet, they can be super intimidating! An expert explains exactly how to use a ...

An acquaintance once told me I was "edgy" after she found out I was a menstrual cup user. No one really seemed to think of me as such before I converted to the cup life, mind you; I had actually been ...

As someone with an unpredictable menstrual cycle, it’s been difficult to find a period product that works perfectly for my inconsistent flow. About three years ago, I discovered U By Kotex Click ...

My first period arrived when I was 13 years old. A few months later, it was Summer and I was invited to a ton of pool parties. A friend I will be forever grateful for introduced me to tampons, and ...

Some people dread getting their period. Especially when you get your period for the first time. It can be hard to adjust to this new process your body goes through. And while there are tampons and ...

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 ...