5 weird and wonderful period accessories

What it is: Looks like a cross between a NuvaRing and a hockey puck, this flexible circular tampon allows you to have sex while on your period and — here’s the real bonus — pose no risk of toxic shock syndrome. According to the brand, one quarter of the back-orders are from men, which is not exactly surprising.

Weird-o-Meter score: 7

First published in 2016, updated in 2017.
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