Tampons are an essential menstrual hygiene product. Contained within their cylindrical design is an attached string for easy removal; to avoid Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), change every four to six hours.
Many organizations are working to de-stigmatize menstruation discussions and ensure tampons are available for all women, while also offering free menstrual products in schools and public spaces.
They are easy to use
Tampons may be easy to use, but they’re not the only way to manage your period effectively. Try menstrual cups and other reusable products instead for greater ease and effectiveness.
Before using a tampon, it’s essential that your hands are thoroughly cleansed. When ready, locate and pull on the colored tear strip – this opens the package so you can review its ingredients list as well as any potential side effects or concerns listed on its packaging.
Tampons come in various sizes and absorbencies, allowing you to select one best suited to your body and flow. We advise changing it every 4-6 hours for best results in terms of risk reduction of toxic shock syndrome (TSS).
TSS is an uncommon but serious illness that may prove fatal. Therefore, it’s vital that any adverse reactions experienced with tampons be reported to the FDA so they can ensure all users remain safe. Furthermore, organizations like Period: The Menstrual Movement and Menstrual Equity for All work hard to promote inclusivity during menstruation discussions.
They are discreet
A tampon is a pocket-sized period product consisting of an absorbent core wrapped in either cardboard or plastic applicators for easy insertion and removal at the end of menstrual cycles. There is a range of sizes and shapes of tampons available so that you can select one which best matches your flow, as well as some offering leak protection, odor control or other benefits.
Keep your tampon discreet by discreetly slipping them up your shirt sleeve when needed. This trick is quick and simple to implement when rushing off to work or school. Before and after using a tampon, it is important to wash your hands to prevent bacteria entering the vagina. Change it every four to six hours; never keep one in for over eight hours at any one time.
Many women from marginalized communities face social and cultural stigmas associated with menstruation and tampon use. This can limit access to hygiene products needed, and discourage advocacy efforts for themselves. Furthermore, certain races or ethnicities may lack both financial means to purchase tampons as well as clean facilities to change them regularly.
They are easy to store
Tampons are small and easy to carry around with you in a purse or pocket, while girls often prefer them over pads because they’re less bulky when doing sports or swimming, as well as more discreet. Most tampons feature an attached string which can be pulled when it is time for change – the used one should then be wrapped with toilet paper before being discarded into the trash bin. Tampon changes should take place every four to six hours to avoid leakage and Toxic Shock Syndrome.
Tampons can become moldy if stored somewhere humid like your bathroom, so it is wise to check their expiration date prior to using. Furthermore, an airtight container would make an excellent way of keeping them fresh for use.
Girls who use tampons should always bring extras with them to school, shelters or prisons as many do not provide free or sufficient quantities. Furthermore, racial inequities disproportionately restrict access to menstrual products such as tampons – although some nonprofit organizations are working on ways to address such inequalities.
They are safe
Tampons are completely safe, and do not pose any adverse health effects. However, proper usage is essential to lowering infection risks; you should change it every 4-6 hours and avoid wearing one longer than eight hours to reduce leakage and toxic shock syndrome – both serious and rare infections that could develop from not doing this.
A tampon is composed of an outer barrel filled with absorbent material and an inner tube used for inserting it into the vagina. There is also a string attached for easy removal and it should have a rounded tip for easier and more comfortable insertion and removal.
The hymen, the thin membrane partially covering vaginal opening, varies in thickness and elasticity depending on individual women. Some might believe that using tampons breaks their hymen, but that is simply untrue – menstruators have used them worldwide for millennia!
