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Originally Posted by Supple Cow
1) You can leave them in for up to 12 hours (depending on how heavy your flow is) with no fear of TSS because they aren't full of chemicals the way tampons are.
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Toxic shock syndrome is not caused by chemicals in tampons.
Toxic shock syndrome is caused by Staphylococcus bacteria (TSS).
I just thought I'd mention that. Although no-one has yet contracted TSS from menstrual cups, realize that TSS in itself is very rare, and the menstrual cup is used by a far lesser extent than tampon users. There have been studies done that show because of the silicone & latex used, there is far less staphyloccus growth than with a tampon.
Although the risk is far less than with tampon use, I don't want anyone thinking this product is completely safe. If you develop TSS symptoms, please seek medical help immediatley.
And once again, don't fret, TSS is extremely rare.
On a further note, I've been doing research on these products, and I'm pondering getting one myself.