A new study led by the University of California, Berkeley and published in the journal Environmental International evaluated levels of 16 metals in 30 tampons from 14 brands sold across the U.S. (79%) and Europe (21%). The study found measurable concentrations of heavy metals in the tampons, including lead, arsenic, and cadmium. It is important to emphasize that the test samples were found at very low concentrations. This could be explained by the use of extremely low detection limits (MDLs) in the testing, and as the researchers suggest, the metals detected could be present as a result of systemic environmental contamination. The US researchers also noted that further research is needed, as the test samples were very small and it...

But when you travel, your overall daily routine is likely to be different in many ways than it is on a normal day. You might cut back on your exercise, naturally want to sample local specialties, drink more drinks, stay up longer, etc. All of this can have a greater or lesser impact on your hormones and menstrual cycle. You may encounter the following scenarios:

Fortunately, myths about swimming during menstruation being inappropriate, dangerous, or unhygienic are long gone. On the contrary, swimming can bring you a number of benefits and even make your period more pleasant.

Do you still remember your first period? Maybe you are one of those women for whom it was not exactly the most pleasant experience in life. So many questions that you will only get answers to over the years and experience. Therefore, together with our Instagram followers, we have put together 10 things we wish we knew before our first period came.

Vaginal discharge can sometimes surprise a woman, whether it's its presence, amount, or texture and color. However, its presence is as natural as saliva. Regularly recording your discharge can give you useful information about your body, menstrual cycle, or fertile period. Find out what vaginal discharge actually is in this article.

Noticing clots in your menstrual blood can be alarming, especially if they occur every now and then. In most cases, however, menstrual clots are not necessarily a cause for concern. Learn why and how they form, and when to be concerned.