First Period Study Using Actual Blood Finds Shocking Discrepancies
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The first study on period product absorbency using actual blood has huge implications for our understanding of pads, tampons, menstrual cups, and period underwear.
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Not enough is known about the science of pads and tampons
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Period Product Absorbency Test Uses Blood for the First Time
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Period products tested with blood for the first time ever
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Doctors finally used blood to test how much period products could absorb - The Washington Post
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No one used actual blood to test period products until now
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Period products tested with blood for the first time ever
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This Whole Time, Period Products Didn't Use Actual Human Blood to Test Efficacy
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Scientists test menstrual products with blood for the first time, and find surprises - The Hindu
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First Period Study Using Actual Blood Finds Shocking Discrepancies Across Products
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