So you want to help your tween or teen use tampons, but you don’t know where to start. Here's what to teach them about period products. When tweens or teens get their period, they may ask questions ...

There are tampons available in sizes from light to ultra-heavy, but you should always choose the lowest absorbency for your flow.

Disposable sanitary pads are the most commonly used period product - they stick into your underwear, absorb blood externally and are wrapped and binned after use. Dr Tempest advises changing pads ...

For many who menstruate, tampons offer a convenient and discreet way to manage their periods. They provide freedom of movement and allow for participation in various activities without worry. However, ...