1.a plug of cotton or the like for insertion into a wound, body cavity, etc., chiefly for absorbing blood or stopping hemorrhages. 2.a two-headed drumstick for playing rolls. v.t. 3.to fill or plug with a tampon. [1855–60; < French; seetampion] ...
At the High School for Arts and Business in Queens, New York, the lives of hundreds of female students just got a little easier, and it's all thanks to New York City councilperson Julissa Ferreras-Copeland. The school will now be providing free…
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Always stay armed with your protection, and during your period carry an extra pair of underwear in your purse or backpack along with a zip-close bag for the dirty underwear. If you get a stain on your clothes, it can be a little trickier. Portable stain removers (like Tide to Go or ...
Sigh… it's the time of the month. Again. Cramps, headaches, and the need to ask your best girlfriend, "Uh… do you have a tampon?" To make you feel a little ...
The new law took effect on Jan. 1 this year, with little sign of public opposition, and Minnesota joined about half of all states in passing legislation to improve access to menstrual products in public schools. But when Vice President Kamala Harris named Walz as he...
Wow, I actually was not aware that tampons did not break down in the toilet and I'm glad that you posted on this! I dind't have any idea, plus I just wanted to learn a little about them. Thanks for the info! Reply Guestover a year ago ...
Any girl who has her period can use a tampon.Tampons work just as well for girls who are virginsas they do for girls who have had sex. And even though using a tampon can occasionally cause a girl's hymen to stretch or tear, it does not cause a girl to lose her virginity. ... ...
More natural solutions for your period are out there – they might be a little strange at first but can make a big difference to your health. Want to Help Bring Menstrual Cups Across the World? We have teamed up with Chromosomos X, a Spain-based charity, to help bring menstrual cups ...
“I can see the supplies dwindling in the warehouse,” said Elise Joy, co-founder and executive director of Girls Helping Girls Period according toThe Washington Post. “We’re okay for the moment, for the next couple months given the supplies I have, but I don’t necessarily know what’...