What are tampons used for?

Tampons were never heard of in China before, and have only become popular in China in recent years. This is mainly because tampons are light and convenient, so female friends will find it more convenient, and they don’t have to worry about side leakage at any time. Because during menstruation, women are most worried about side leakage, otherwise it will make them feel very embarrassed, and this type of tampon eliminates the hidden danger.

The catheter tampon was invented by Dr. Earle Haas in Denver, USA in 1929, patented in 1931, and launched in the United States in 1936. Another theory is that tampons are a female product designed by a female gynecologist in West Germany in 1950. Since the use of tampons does not affect clothing and exercise, they are favored by many people and are more commonly used by European and American women. Tampons are rarely used among women in Asian countries because Asians traditionally do not like suppositories.

The material of tampons is mainly made of cotton, synthetic fiber or a mixture of these two materials. The sizes range from 1 cm to 1.9 cm in diameter, and there is a cotton thread (drawstring) attached to the end. The degree of arc at the tip of the tampon varies from brand to brand, allowing users to choose according to their own usage habits. There are often straight or diagonal indentations on the body of the tampon, which can increase the tampon's ability to conduct fluid and fit against the vaginal wall when it expands as it absorbs menstrual blood.

The catheter-type tampons come with a paper or plastic catheter to facilitate the user to insert the tampon. The overall structure of the catheter is divided into an outer tube and an inner tube. The surface of the outer tube is smooth and the front end is rounded for easy insertion. The front end of the outer tube has a petal-shaped opening. The function of the inner tube is to push the sanitary tampon out of the valve-shaped opening of the outer tube in a piston-like propulsion manner.

Tampon labeling method: Two water drops indicate an absorbency between 6 and 9 grams. Like sanitary napkins, tampons also have different absorbencies. Since the absorbency of tampons is believed to be related to toxic shock syndrome in women, after 1988, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearly defined the standard for the suction capacity of tampons.

This article will introduce to you in detail what tampons are used for. They are placed in the vagina to absorb menstrual blood during menstruation. Tampons also come in different sizes, so you can choose the size of tampon according to your actual needs.