Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a disease caused by Staphylococcus bacteria with 90% of all cases occurring in menstruating women. While the exact connection between the bacteria and tampons has not been determined most researchers have found that higher absorbency tampons are more likely to cause TSS. Though TSS is rare (1 in 100,000) it … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Toxic Shock Syndrome