Posts Tagged: Tampons
Starting on September 1, 2016, women in New York will no longer have to contend with a sexist tax on feminine hygiene products like tampons, sanitary napkins and panty liners. This tax on feminine products has been in effect since New York first adopted a sales tax in 1965. Other products such as condoms and… Read more »
“Smart Tampons” Could Help Detect Reproductive Health Issues
Part of the reason conditions like cervical cancer and endometriosis are difficult to treat is because it’s not always easy for women to identify symptoms between annual exams. The longer it takes to notice these conditions, the harder they are to treat. If health issues are asymptomatic, it may take months or even years for… Read more »