Water wings or floaties around a child's arms may not be effective in keeping their head above water if they go under, posing a safety risk. Additionally, the increased sales of tampons due to an ad campaign have caused shortages in the product.
Learn how to prevent toxic shock syndrome by changing your tampon regularly, and not using one that's more absorbent than you need. Additionally, you can still catch sexually transmitted diseases on your period, so make sure to wear a condom.
Tampax claimed that their ad campaign featuring Amy Schumer was so impactful that they partly blame the subsequent rise in demand for the tampon shortage.
The episode starts with an amusing anecdote about Civil War-era tampons. Later, the hosts discuss important water safety information, including the fact that water wings are not effective for keeping children safe in the water.