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tampon

noun as in closure

noun as in plug

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For many of us, our first lessons about periods were brief and practical, often limited to learning how to use pads or tampons.

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One woman I interviewed who struggled with infertility threw herself a menopause party complete with tampons wrapped in ribbons and women telling their first period and menopause stories.

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Hegseth went on to suggest that the "leftist 'news' media" would rather see him install "tampon machines in every men’s bathroom at DoD."

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Reusable and sustainable, menstrual cups are an alternative to sanitary pads and tampons.

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A zero rate of VAT on tampons and other sanitary products was introduced by the UK government in 2021.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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