My Quest To Find Tampons That Won't Leak. Period.
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New-wave tampons have been hitting the market for years, but few seem to be specifically focused on maximum absorption. I tested three brands — August, Rael, and Viv — that veer from the traditional design.
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Menstrual cups were invented in 1867. What took them so long to gain popularity?
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How to Avoid Tampon Leaks
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Which Tampon Sizes Do You Need? Know Your Flow
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How to Insert a Tampon Right to Avoid Leaks or Discomfort
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Tampons always leak before they are full. Also there is no good way to deal with periods, unless you know solutions that I don't know about. Help! : r/TwoXChromosomes
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My Quest To Find Tampons That Won't Leak. Period.
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