Tampax is committed to making period conversations as normal as periods. In 2020, Tampax joined forces with Emmy award-winning comedian and actress Amy Schumer, to expose the knowledge gap that exists around periods and tampons and help provide widespread education through humor.

P&G says sales of their Tampax tampons have skyrocketed since Schumer starred in their commercials. Procter & Gamble claim the sales of Tampax tampons have soared since comedian-actress Amy Schumer starred in a series of "edu-tainment" commercials.

Tampax is facing a potential boycott after it was accused of "sexualising women" in a controversial tweet that ended up going viral. In a spin-off of a popular internet meme, the US arm of the tampon brand wrote: "You're in their DMs. We're in them. We are not the same."

We doubt anyone had this item on their 2022 Bingo card: Amy Schumer being blamed for a shortage of tampons. The 41-year-old actress, who starred in a series of Tampax commercials in 2020, is now being linked to the lack of supplies on the shelves by the brand.

In September, Tampax sparked a firestorm on social media after it said that "not all people with periods are women." "Fact: Not all women have periods," read the post, which has racked up 15,000 likes and over 10,000 retweets. "Also a fact: Not all people with periods are women.

Let's Talk About It. Seriously. Our mission is to make period conversations as normal as periods so we can feel educated, empowered and limitless every day of the month. Tampax is proud of our 80+ year history as a brand founded by a fearless female entrepreneur.

Pros and Cons of Tampons Tampons are a great option for women who swim or do other athletic activities. They're also less visible under clothing. Some women also prefer tampons because they're easier to carry and you don't feel them the same way you do pads.

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• Tampax Pearl.
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Many women like tampons because there is less mess and odor, and they allow you to swim and do other athletic activities easily. Not all women use tampons. It's a personal decision. If you decide to use tampons during your period, the first time can be a little overwhelming.

How old do you have to be to use tampons? You can start using tampons as soon as you get your period, which could be as young as 10 for some girls. What matters is your comfort level. Armed with accurate information, choosing whether and when to use a tampon is your personal decision.

Courteney Cox Courteney Cox updates groundbreaking tampon advert for menopause. Nine years before Courteney Cox starred in Friends, she gained another claim to fame - as the first person to use the word "period" in a US TV commercial. Now, the actress has offered an updated version of that 1985 tampon advert.

Days after Cardi B was part of a police investigation for throwing a mic at a concert-goer, the singer is now in news for flashing a tampon string on stage.