A new startup* has come under fire for using Bluetooth connected tampon to notify the wearer when the female product is completely saturated* and needs to be changed.

    Called my.Flow, the smart tampon connects to a period-tracking monitor via a string, which is then snapped to your waistband or underwear and communicates with an app.

    In addition to a connected tampon and monitor, the system includes an accompanied app that tracks your period. Users can customize both the timing and text of alerts and the my.Flow app will learn your cycle over time, getting smarter by the month.

    To connect your monitor, the tampon is simply inserted as normal, and a sensor cable placed into the monitor, which clips to your waistband.

    The monitor also lights up once it is connected and can start tracking data, but one may ask what if the wearer is constantly moving in and out of Wi-Fi?

    My.Flow has designed the monitor to act as a dual product — it transforms into a key chain holder when you’re not using it. After you’ve finished menstruating*, just slide your key chain into the area where you feed in the string.

    Experts say a tampon should be removed and changed every four to eight hours.(SD-Agencies)