Most of us have grown up using the more conventional ways of managing our monthly cycle: pads and tampons. It’s been calculated that 70% of women use tampons while others use pads.
More recently others use newer innovations such as a menstrual cup. If, like me, you’ve had years of suffering from the ever so uncomfortable UTI’s, your menstrual cycle could be to blame.
Not only do tampons have a high risk of developing toxic shock syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition, they also can irritate and dry out your vagina which can cause infections, particularly if you leave them in too long or over night.
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