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From crocheted tampons to bulky pads and menstrual cups, women have always had to be careful with what menstruation products to use during their time of the month. With the current issues of manufacturers not disclosing all of the materials used in making their tampons because they are considered "medical products," there have been qualms as…
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Melanie Calimlim – The Inquirer
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We tried the FLEX disposable tampon alternatives. Here, all the
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