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Woman left fighting for her life after leaving tampon in for months
A woman who accidentally left a tampon in for two months was left fighting for her life in hospital after contracting toxic shock syndrome.
FDA approves innovative, new 'spiral' tampon shape
Since the tampon was invented to absorb menstrual flow in 1931, its design has remained largely the same — until now. This design challenges the status quo flow.
Women's hormone expert shares her method for eliminating menstrual pain: 'Desperate to feel better'
Alisa Vitti, founder of Flo Living, shares how her own health struggles inspired her to help other women.
Why women could be hurt more by AI in the workforce than men: study
Women are 1.5 times more likely than men to need to change jobs by 2030 thanks to automation by AI in the workforce, according to a study by McKinsey &...
FDA approves Opill, first over-the-counter daily oral birth control
The Opill tablets will soon be available in grocery stores, corner markets, drug stores and online nationwide.
US can’t save Moscow from itself, Glenn Youngkin, dark horse and other commentary
He polls well against President Biden and “is also more popular than both Biden and Trump with independent voters.” So “if Trump and DeSantis bludgeon each other into political oblivion,”...
Transgender HS athletes no-show state track and field championships following backlash
“Adults have created this problem. Adults need to fix this problem.”
High school track star appears to give 'thumbs-down' after she's pushed out of state champs by transgender competitor
“They’re kicking us out because we care about women and girls,” a protester proclaimed at the track and field competition in California.
Electric zaps to privates can jumpstart women's low sex drive: study
A new treatment that sounds shocking might actually help women who have low libido.
I awoke from an operation to find my uterus removed — and my 'mom dream' crushed
"Some days, I feel like a failure – I'm a woman who can't do the one thing women are meant to do, which is carrying a baby," says Zoe Bailey,...
I gained weight and looked pregnant — it was a 104-pound ovarian cyst
"I felt like all my organs were being crushed. I looked like I was extremely pregnant," Allison Fisher recalled.
Joan Collins: Women's freedoms being 'eroded' by political correctness
“We must beware that we are not being kicked back into inequality by politically correct stealth,” the “Dynasty” star wrote.
I had a double mastectomy — and I love flaunting my flat chest
Stephanie Germino, 29, doesn't have breast cancer — but made the decision to have a double mastectomy anyway.
Doctors dismissed my symptoms — until I was diagnosed with rare ovarian cancer
"I felt alone and crazy when I was in pain and told nothing was wrong with me," San Diego State University student Jessie Sanders said.
Facebook ads 'routinely discriminate' against women: Meta complaint
Real Women in Trucking alleged that women are less likely to see Facebook ads for blue-collar jobs, or jobs that historically exclude women.
Why Cara Delevingne 'donated' an orgasm to science — and how she did it
Must-see TV: It's included in the six-part docuseries "Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne."
Meghan Markle: Women are 'vilified' for exploring their sexuality
"A man, if he is a player ... it's often celebrated," the duchess said. "But for a woman ... someone will still go, 'But she was such a slut in...
I’m a Megan Fox look-alike in the military — the guys tease me constantly
Kerra Buerger posted a clip to illustrate how she's treated at work, but some TikTok users could only focus on her looks.
Emma Thompson: 'Female sexual pleasure is often actively discouraged'
The Oscar winner stars in "Good Luck to You, Leo Grande" as a widow who hires a young sex worker in hopes of enjoying a night of pleasure.
Celebrating Women's History Month
For women's history month, the Post offers a look at some great female leaders in the recent past.