Six 12-Year Olds Who Are Convinced They Have Toxic Shock Syndrome Right Now

Jess started using tampons in sixth grade after Mandy Moselo made fun of her for bleeding through her pajama bottoms at a sleepover. She’d never heard of toxic shock syndrome, until today, when Zoey told her about it. Even though she’s been wearing tampons day and night for over a year, she is now positive that she has potentially fatal toxic shock syndrome. God damn it, Zoey!