Toxic Shock Syndrome (TTS) is like the period bogey man, but unlike most urban legends, the risk of contracting an infection from a tampon has some truth to it. Although TSS is incredibly rare, it’s something to be taken seriously.
Chances are if you've used a tampon before you've worried about toxic shock syndrome. Or maybe you want to try tampons but you're too scared due to possibly developing toxic shock.
So, let's have a ...
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