Holly & Charisse on Tampons & TSS

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Holly & Charisse

Holly and Charisse are two moms committed to discussing real issues girls face while growing up.  Check out their Life, Laugh, Latte site and their YouTube channel for topics including bullying, dating, eating disorders, and periods.  Since they talk more about periods than any other topic, it is fitting that their latest video focuses on Toxic Shock Syndrome and refers viewers to You ARE Loved. Let their voices help start a discussion, then check out the resources here on our site that … [Read more...]

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Suzan’s Earth Friendly Period Piece

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  Eco-Crazy Mom has designated April as the month for her earth-friendly period event.  Suzan, You ARE Loved's Director of Connectivity, writes a guest post sharing her story as a TSS survivor and earth-friendly menstrual activist.  Check it out and see what you can learn. … [Read more...]

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A Friend’s Perspective on TSS

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Catie Rix lost her friend Amy Rae Elifritz to Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) in 2010.  Now Catie is working to raise awareness of TSS.  Please take a few minutes to check out her post on Her Campus, then share it with family and friends. Catie shares just how common TSS is today: "Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a major concern and while contrary to popular belief; it is still common in the United States today. Recent data suggests TSS affects nearly 8,000 people nationwide annually and as … [Read more...]

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Fit Bottomed Mamas Talk Tampons

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Jenn and Erin of Fit Bottomed Mamas believe "it’s not about the number on the scale or size of your bottom;" it's about health living.  Erin does more than just acknowledge she has quickly thrown away the TSS info in a tampon box time after time, she introduces an article to help raise awareness.  Click here to read the full piece, which is written by You ARE Loved's Suzan Hutchinson - a TSS survivor and the Director of Connectivity. … [Read more...]

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Tea Time with Val & Suzan

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On January 25, 2012, Val Carey hosted Suzan Hutchinson of You ARE Loved.org live on TOTM! Tea Talk. Suzan is a TSS survivor and female activist advocating the awareness of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). She is also Director of Connectivity for You ARE Loved. I encourage you to listen to the interview and learn more about You ARE Loved, tampon related Toxic Shock Syndrome, and who our Director of Connectivity is and what she does. Val Carey has written a blog about Toxic Shock Syndrome and … [Read more...]

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TSS Survivor Raises Awareness at Sexy Period

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Sexy Period may sound like an oxymoron, but it is actually a new company that launched in 2011 with a unique product:  patent-pending period undies (leak resistant + breathable!).  They invited Suzan, You ARE Loved's Director of Connectivity, to write a guest post to help raise awareness about tampon related TSS.  Stop by and read her post and be sure to browse the Sexy Period site while you are there too. … [Read more...]

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