Tampon 101

New to Tampons? Easy Help!

Got tampon questions? That’s fine! Many feel scared at first. This guide makes tampons simple.

Tampon 101

What’s a Tampon?

A tampon catches period blood in your body. You place it in your vagina. It keeps you cozy and leak-free.

What Are They Made Of?

Tampons are cotton or rayon. Some have plastic or paper helpers to put them in. Others use your finger.

Tampon Types

Pick a size:

• Small: Light flow.

• Medium: Normal flow.

• Large: Heavy flow.

Choose with or without a helper. Some are organic with no bad stuff.

Choose the Right One

Match your flow. Start with small. Change every 4–8 hours. Too wet in 4 hours? Use a bigger one. Too dry after 8? Use a smaller one.

How to Use It

It’s easy:

• Wash hands.

• Sit or stand comfy.

• Open tampon. Put helper at vagina.

• Push tampon in soft.

• Toss helper.

You won’t feel it if it’s right. Feel it? Try again. To take out, pull string slow. If stuck, wait a bit.

When to Swap

Change every 4–8 hours. Don’t keep it in over 8 hours. It might cause a rare sick called Toxic Shock.

Stay Clean

• Wash hands before and after.

• Keep tampons dry and clean.

• Wrap used ones and trash them.

• Don’t flush tampons.

Myths Cleared

• Lost inside? No way, it stays put.

• Hurts? No, it feels good if right.

• Teens okay? Yes, all with periods can use them.

When to Skip

Don’t use if:

• You’re sick down there.

• You had a baby or surgery (ask doc).

• Not ready? That’s cool!

First-Time Tips

• Be calm.

• Try all types.

• Use a mirror.

• Ask mom, friend, or doc.

Tampon 101

All Done

Tampons rock for periods. Practice makes it easy. Your body’s unique, so find your fit!