Is it OK to flush a tampon down the toilet? It's a question you may have pondered while wrapping one up and tossing it into the trash can instead. While it may seem harmless (and would theoretically ...

You've seen the signs: The ones in public bathrooms imploring you please, do not flush your feminine products down the drain. So: Can you flush tampons? Well, even tampon brands say no. Take a quick ...

Did you know that you shouldn't be flushing your tampons down the toilet? Did you know that it's really, really bad for the environment and for the water systems? According to new research by Anglian ...

The sweet spot is every 4 to 8 hours. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends never leaving in a tampon for more than 8 hours. You can, however, take it out sooner than 4 hours. Just know ...