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Stayfree is now Carefree

What Happened to Stayfree®?

Big news: Stayfree® is now Carefree®! New name. Better protection.  As protectors, mom deserve the best protection. So we took our beloved pads and...

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Your Period, Explained

What is a period? A period, or menstruation, is the time of the month when a woman sheds the lining of her uterus or womb. During a menstrual perio...

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Trio of Carefree products: Carefree Overnight Pads, Carefree Super Long Pads, and Carefree Regular Liners

Our Ingredients

Carefree® Liners (formerly called Acti-Fresh®) Absorbent Cellulose Fibers, Polypropylene, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyethylene, Adhesive (Styrene Bloc...

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Menopause 101

Menopause is a uniquely female biological change that occurs when a woman's fertile period comes to an end. A woman has reached menopause when she ...

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Puberty 101

Puberty can be a confusing, awkward, but also exciting stage of life. Puberty for girls can be marked by an increase in weight, height, emotional c...

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what is a yeast infection

What is a Yeast Infection?

What is a vaginal yeast infection? One of the most common vaginal infections is a yeast infection, which is caused by naturally occurring yeast cel...

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Is Vaginal Discharge Normal?

What is vaginal discharge? Vaginal discharge is fluid made by the glands inside the vagina and cervix. It flushes out dead cells and bacteria, keep...

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What to do for period cramps

How to Ease Period Cramps

Over half of menstruating women report some level of pain due to period cramps for one to two days per month. Period cramps, also known by the medi...

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