If you use tampons, have you heard about the whole ‘8 hour’ time period of which you need to change your tampon or risk getting toxic shock syndrome? Well, that is a load of sh*t.
If you menstruate, or if you care about anyone who menstruates, you need to hear this conversation!

Lauren Wasser was born into a family of models and started modelling at just 2 months old. She was a fit tom boy and had begun to make a name for herself in the modelling industry. When Lauren was 24 years old she developed Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) from her tampon.

In this chat we speak about Lauren’s personal experience of feeling a ‘bit off’ one day. 24 hours later she was fighting for her life. The syndrome caused a life threatening situation that had Lauren straddling the line between life and death. Lauren ended up needing to have both of her legs amputated in an effort to keep her alive. Now, 6 years since the infection, Lauren is modelling with her golden legs.

She is now advocating for all of us to learn more about the lack of transparency from feminine hygiene products, and how toxic they can be. Lauren also speaks about growing up with one view of beauty, and how now she is trying to change how we define it.

In this conversation Lauren mentioned the website Don't Shock Me

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