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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 5 MIN

Researchers calling for funding to study the safety of period cups

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Reusable period products are under the microscope, or they would be if researchers could get funding to investigate how safe they are. Well known microbiologist Associate Professor, Siouxsie Wiles has been trying for the past 18 months to get funding to study period cups, but with no luck. She spoke to Lisa Owen.

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