Are tampons bad for you?
Read tampon packaging for even a moment and youâll see words like âclean,â âcomfort,â and âprotection.â
But recently, tampons have been making headlines â and raising eyebrows â after a study found they contain heavy metals.
Small amounts of some toxic and heavy metals are ânecessary to support life. However, in larger amounts, they become toxic,â the Occupational Safety and Health Administration writes. Other heavy metals...
