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Metal exposure in tampons exposes the negligence of the menstrual product industry

Rea O'Neal, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

It’s estimated that 52-86% of people who menstruate use tampons for their menstrual cycles, every 29 days on average, according to a study published by Science Direct. It’s a statistic that makes sense...

Free feminine hygiene products in bathrooms

Free feminine hygiene products in bathrooms

Amanda Kurukulasuriya September 20, 2018

It started with a civics project and a sneaky period. Freshman Shruti Gautam was going about her day when her menstrual cycle caught her unprepared and she had to borrow a pad from a friend. She found...

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