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Unbiased Science

Menstrual Myths Really Cramp Our Style! The Truth About Periods, Tampons, and Pads

Unbiased Science

@unbiasedscipod

Education, Science, Health & Fitness

4.4644 Ratings

🗓️ 15 June 2022

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

Sponsored by Tampax and Always. On this episode of the pod, we answer a bunch of questions that we have received about periods and period products, and debunk myths about tampons and pads. We kick things off with a discussion of the menstrual cycle and variations in cycle length and flow across individuals. We take a trip down memory lane to discuss the history of period products and how they came to be. We spend some time talking about the safety and regulation of period products (and how products have improved over time). We talk about the stigma surrounding tampon use, in particular, and the importance of openly discussing periods and period products. We spend a good amount of time talking about mTSS (menstrual toxic shock syndrome)--—what it is, rates of mTSS in population, and risk of mTSS. And finally, we spend some time addressing chemophobia surrounding these products and set the stage for part-two of this episode series that will compare organic versus conventional tampons (and much more). You won’t want to miss this. This podcast is sponsored by Tampax and Always, but as always, information and opinions remain our own. Check us out on Substack and Instagram: www.theunbiasedscipod.substack.com https://www.instagram.com/unbiasedscipod PLEASE NOTE: The discussion and information provided in this podcast are for general educational, scientific, and informational purposes only and are not intended as, and should not be treated as, medical or other professional advice for any particular individual or individuals. Every person and medical issue is different, and diagnosis and treatment requires consideration of specific facts often unique to the individual. As such, the information contained in this podcast should not be used as a substitute for consultation with and/or treatment by a doctor or other medical professional. If you are experiencing any medical issue or have any medical concern, you should consult with a doctor or other medical professional. Further, due to the inherent limitations of a podcast such as this as well as ongoing scientific developments, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information or analysis provided in this podcast, although, of course we always endeavor to provide comprehensive information and analysis. In no event may Unbiased Science or any of the participants in this podcast be held liable to the listener or anyone else for any decision allegedly made or action allegedly taken or not taken allegedly in reliance on the discussion or information in this podcast or for any damages allegedly resulting from such reliance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:54.9

Welcome to unbiased science, where we bring scientific method to the madness.

0:57.5

We're your hosts, Dr. Jessica Steyer.

0:59.4

And Dr. Andrea Love. And today we are so excited to talk about all things, period-related menstruation, period products.

1:08.5

You all submitted a bunch of questions.

1:10.7

We're going to debunk a bunch of myths.

1:12.5

So we have lots of content to cover, so much so that we're actually going to have a part

1:17.1

two to this. But before we get into things, let's recap last week's episode, which was very

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timely as the weather starts to heat up. We were joined by Dr. Michelle Wong, who's a science

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