Two professors lay out the surprising backstory on tampon technology, toxic shock syndrome and period poverty. Tampons are having a moment — an “oh crap I can’t find any at the store” moment. Companies like Tampax say they are scrambling to produce more of the product but facing the same kinds of that have left shelves empty in other sections of stores as well.Hear more from Suzette Lohmeyer about this story:For people who depend on tampons to keep their cycle from interfering with their lives — at work, school or while playing sports, for example — this is serious. And go ahead, ask...…Two professors lay out the surprising backstory on tampon technology, toxic shock syndrome and period poverty. Tampons are having a moment — an “oh crap I can’t find any at the store” moment. Companies like Tampax say they are scrambling to produce more of the product but facing the same kinds of that have left shelves empty in other sections of stores as well.Hear more from Suzette Lohmeyer about this story:For people who depend on tampons to keep their cycle from interfering with their lives — at work, school or while playing sports, for example — this is serious. And go ahead, ask...WW…