Endometriosis Explained: A Research-Backed Guide from a Patient's Perspective

Endometriosis Explained: A Research-Backed Guide from a Patient's Perspective

Author’s Note: Hi! I’m Dani, a marketer at TINA who was diagnosed with endometriosis after 17 years of debilitating pelvic pain. Since then, I’ve spent hundreds of hours researching the disease and advocating for myself....
Why does it hurt to put in a tampon for the first time?

Why does it hurt to put in a tampon for the first time?

If done correctly, it shouldn’t hurt or be uncomfortable to insert a tampon, but it’s super normal to have questions about using them. We created the TINA–Tampon Insertion Accessory to help reduce the guesswork around...
Light Tampons that Work with TINA

Light Tampons that Work with TINA

If you’re inserting a tampon for the first time, it’s a good idea to start with “light” or “slim” tampons. Once you feel comfortable with inserting a tampon, you may decide to switch to a...
What to expect from your first period

What to expect from your first period

The first time doesn't have to be the worst time! Understanding what to expect can make the experience less daunting and more manageable. So here’s what you need to know, m’dears. 1. Signs Your First...
Swimming with Tampons

Swimming with Tampons

Can You Swim With Tampons? Summer is almost here, and ya know what that means? SWIM DAYS. But hold your applause, because with swim days comes the prospect of, you guessed it, period leaks in...
How to Deal with Leaky Tampons

How to Deal with Leaky Tampons

Helping with Annoying Leaky Tampons Let us take you back to a moment you were standing somewhere, probably sort of important or with your friends, and you suddenly realized—omg my tampon is leaking and it’s...
3 Ways to Deal with Extremely Crunchy Painful Periods

3 Ways to Deal with Extremely Crunchy Painful Periods

Remedies for Bad Cramps Ugh. Dealing with extremely painful periods, or dysmenorrhea, can be challenging and disruptive to daily life—to say the very least. If you find yourself asking "why are my period cramps so...
10 Reasons Your Period Might Be Late When You're Not Pregnant

10 Reasons Your Period Might Be Late When You're Not Pregnant

Ah yes. The late period. Perhaps you’re wondering, "excuse me—why is my period late?" Sure, pregnancy is one possible reason for a missed period, but there are many other factors that can cause a delay...
Dealing with Debilitating Period Pain: Why Do My Menstrual Cramps Hurt So Bad?

Dealing with Debilitating Period Pain: Why Do My Menstrual Cramps Hurt So Bad?

Anyone who’s had a period knows the blood is just the beginning of the joys. Let’s list some of our besties: Bloating, fatigue, and irritability—hey girls!—are all common experiences. However, the number one complaint from...