How to use tampons

In fact, tampons are not a very unfamiliar item for many female friends. They are also called sanitary plugs. They are mainly used by women during menstruation. This item can be inserted directly into the vagina of female friends to absorb menstrual blood. However, there are certain skills when using tampons. You must be very careful, otherwise it will cause danger.

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 absorbent 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 absorbing all menstrual blood inside the body, thus preventing leakage and keeping 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.

To sum up, we have learned how to use tampons, so we must wash our hands before using them. This is very important because there are usually a lot of bacteria on our hands. If we don’t wash our hands, the bacteria will enter our vagina directly.