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Gen Z TikTokers abandon menstrual products in favour of 'free bleeding' onto towels
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Gen Z Is Tossing Their Tampons, Ditching Their Pads to Promote 'Free Bleeding
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What is 'free bleeding' and why have Gen Z embraced it?
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Gen Z TikTokers abandon menstrual products in favour of 'free bleeding' onto towels