How to insert a tampon

Many friends also call tampons sanitary plugs. It is an oval-shaped female product. There are many kinds of sanitary napkins on the market. Menstrual cups and tampons are also a kind of sanitary products that many women prefer to use. However, many female friends do not know how to use tampons when they use them for the first time. So how do you insert a tampon?

A tampon, also known as a sanitary plug or simply a tampon, is a cotton cylinder. An internal tampon is a sanitary napkin placed inside the vagina to absorb menstrual blood directly inside the body. It is made of a piece of safe and hygienic pure white cotton wool that is tightly compressed and has a very strong absorption capacity. Once it comes into contact with menstrual blood, it will quickly and evenly expand radially in all directions, gently clinging to the vaginal wall, and can absorb all menstrual blood inside the body, so it can prevent leakage and keep the outside of the body clean and dry.

Since the use of tampons does not affect clothing and exercise, and can strongly absorb menstrual blood while reducing the odor after the menstrual blood flows out, they are favored by many people. Although internal tampons have many advantages, they can also pose health risks if used improperly.

First, wash your hands before use

When using tampons, you must pay attention to the cleanliness of your hands and vulva. Before inserting the tampon into the vagina, wash your hands carefully with warm water and soap. Do not touch the catheter and tampon that enter the vagina to avoid bringing bacteria into the vagina.

Second, insert slowly, don't force it in.

Insert the tampon into the vagina slowly and do not force it in to avoid damaging the vaginal wall. If the tampon has trouble being inserted smoothly, use a small amount of lubricant. It is best not to use for women with a history of vaginal diseases.

Third, timely replacement

The time for changing the tampon depends on the amount of menstrual blood. It is usually changed every 2 to 4 hours and must be removed within 8 hours, because keeping the tampon in the vagina for too long may cause pelvic infection.

As long as they are used properly, tampons will not affect your health. The most common products on the market now, such as Johnson & Johnson OB tampons, are produced under strict quality control. Their hygiene indicators meet international standards. They are sealed in plastic film and specially equipped with plastic finger sleeves to prevent bacteria on the hands from contacting the body, so they are very hygienic and safe.

The above is an introduction on how to insert a tampon. In fact, the use of tampons is not particularly complicated. Female friends need some professional guidance when inserting tampons into the vagina for the first time. However, it should be reminded that everyone should replace tampons in time when using them.