FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If you have placed the tampon right, you cannot feel it inside of your vagina nor do you feel any pain.
If you can still feel the tampon, it is not inserted far enough and needs to be pushed further into the vagina.
If you are using a tampon for the first time, try when your flow is heavy and this should help the tampon insert more easily.
Any girl who has her period can use a tampon. Tampons work just as well for girls who are virgins as they do for girls who have had sex. And even though using a tampon can occasionally cause a girl's hymen to stretch or tear, it does not cause a girl to lose her virginity. (only having sex can do that)
TSS is a rare but serious, potentially life-threatening illness that can affect men, women and children of any age. It is estimated that about half of TSS cases are related to menstruation, and the research on TSS has not reached any precise conclusion on the link between TSS and tampon use, because none of the tampon ingredients are proven to stimulate the production of toxins that can trigger TSS. With early diagnosis, TSS can be successfully treated.
What are the warning signs?
Sudden high fever (usually 102°F/39°C, or higher), vomiting, diarrhea, sunburn-like rash, dizziness, muscle aches, fainting, near fainting while standing.
If you have any of these symptoms and are using a tampon, remove it and contact your doctor for immediate treatment.
Period blood increases normal vaginal pH to more alkaline. The unbalanced vaginal environment shifts in favor of the pathogenic bacteria. This can allow unwanted bacteria to cause odor, irritation, and possibly infection. Tampons are also widely recommended than pads by occidental gynecologists for less skin irritation, better skin dryness and more stable vaginal pH level during periods.
Applicator tampons are available in three sizes, regular for light to medium flow days, super for medium to heavy flow days, and super plus for heavy flow days. You should always choose the smallest tampon absorbency to meet your needs. You may need to experiment at first to find out which absorbency suits you best at different times of your period.
1. Wash your hands thoroughly and remove the tampon wrapper.
2. Check that the removal cord hangs down through the inner tube.
3. Sit with legs apart or raise one foot on the toilet lid and relax.
4. Hold the applicator at the grooved rings with your thumb and finger. Place the rounded end of the applicator at the entrance of your vagina.
5. Gently ease the applicator in, sliding it towards the small of your back until your finger and thumb are touching your body.
6. Continue to hold the outer tube firmly and use your index finger to push the inner tube completely into the outer tube. The tampon is now in place.
7. Withdraw both tubes, leaving the cord hanging outside your body. The tubes and wrapper should be disposed of in a waste bin. Wash your hands again.
1. Wash your hands thoroughly and remove the tampon wrapper.
2. Check that the removal cord hangs down through the inner tube and that it is knotted. Pull the inner tube out of the outer tube until you feel a click.
3. Sit with legs apart or raise one foot on the toilet lid and relax.
4. Hold the applicator at the grooved rings with your thumb and finger. Place the rounded end of the applicator at the entrance of your vagina.
5. Gently ease the applicator in, sliding it towards the small of your back until your finger and thumb are touching your body.
6. Continue to hold the outer tube firmly and use your index finger to push the inner tube completely into the outer tube. The tampon is now in place.
7. Withdraw both tubes, leaving the cord hanging outside your body. The tubes and wrapper should be disposed of in a waste bin. Wash your hands again.
1. Wash your hands thoroughly and fully remove the tampon from the wrapper by twisting the wrapper in the direction of the printed arrows.
2. Check that the cord is knotted and secure by giving it a little tug. If not, use another tampon.
3. To insert the tampon, sit with legs apart or raise one foot on the toilet lid and relax.
4. Position your index finger on the base of the tampon and with your other hand open the folds of skin around the vagina.
5. Place the tapered end of the tampon at the entrance of your vagina and with your index finger push the tampon well into the vagina upwards towards the small of your back leaving the cord outside of your body ready for removal.
6. The wrapper should be disposed of with normal household waste.
7. Wash your hands thoroughly again.
Relax and gently pull the withdrawal cord. If the tampon feels like it can be withdrawn easily, remove it. If you feel resistance, you can leave the tampon in. However, resistance can also be an indication that you may be using a tampon with a too high absorbency for your flow. In any event, ensure that you change your tampon AT LEAST every four to eight hours.
Wash your hands thoroughly before and after inserting a tampon.
Always use the lowest absorbency to meet your needs.
Change your tampon every four to eight hours or more often if necessary.
You can wear a tampon for up to eight hours.
Always remove your used tampon before inserting a new one.
Be sure to remove the last tampon at the end of your period.
Only use tampons when you are menstruating.
Never use more than one tampon at a time.
Do not use a larger tampon just to avoid changing tampons frequently.
Do not wear a tampon overnight.