What is toxic shock syndrome (TSS)?
☠️TSS is a bacterial infection caused by tampons or IUDs
☠️Leaving a tampon in for longer
than 8-12 hours can increase risk of infection or TSS
☠️TSS causes a drastic drop in blood pressure, depriving organs of oxygen and possibly leading to death
Aunt Flo can help!
Aunt Flo is a SMS chat-bot that reminds you to change your pad/tampon according to the number of hours you respond to her. Wearing a tampon or pad for too long can lead to bacterial infections which may potentially lead to toxic shock syndrome. With Aunt Flo, you are consistently notified to change out your feminine hygiene until your menstrual cycle is over. Not only are you practicing safe hygiene, you are also decreasing your chances of toxic shock syndrome.
1) Say hello to Aunt Flo! Send her a text at:
+1 (714) 881-0022
2) Let Aunt Flo know how often to remind you to change your sanitary products
3) Enter "C" when pad/tampon has been changed.
4) Enter "E" when your cycle is complete.
5) Aunt Flo will send you data about your cycle via email
