Nancy Redd is a senior staff writer covering health and grooming at Wirecutter. She is a GLAAD Award–nominated on-air host and a New York Times best-selling author. Her latest nonfiction book, The Real Body Manual, is a visual health and wellness guide for young adults of all genders. Her other books include Bedtime Bonnet and Pregnancy, OMG!

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  • Our picks for electric toothbrushes, the Oral-B Pro 1000 and the Philips Sonicare 4100, shown alongside floss and a glass of water.

    The Best Electric Toothbrush

    We’ve tested 66 electric toothbrushes in hundreds of trials at the bathroom sink. The minimalist yet effective Oral-B Pro 1000 is our top pick.

  • Four of our top pick tampons from O.B. and Tampax.

    The Best Tampons

    Most tampons are the same, but some stand out. Tampax Pearl and Pure are our favorites with applicators; O.B. Pro Comfort and Organic are the best without.

  • Our four picks for the best sunscreens, shown with a pair of sunglasses and a towel.

    The Best Sunscreen

    It takes a shot glass’s worth of sunscreen to adequately cover a body in a swimsuit. Look for broad spectrum SPF 30 or higher and a scent and feel you like.