As with the use of tampons, there may be a small risk of toxic shock. However, the risk of toxic shock is lowered by only using the sensor when you’re not bleeding.
The sensor is also made of anti-bacterial medical grade silicone which you wash daily – that discourages the growth of bacteria which can lead to toxic shock
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