How to Use Tampons

If this is the first time you are using an applicator tampon, you may want to look at the applicator first before inserting it.

Observe the applicator. It has a rounded tip and a glossy finish so that it will comfortably slide into your vagina. there are two plastic tubes. The rounded end on the wider tube is the top of the applicator. The tampon is inside of this tube. the smaller tube on the bottom is used to push the tampon out of the applicator.

You cannot see the tampon when you look at the applicator. It is an absorbent pellet inside the wide plastic tube with a cord attached. the tampon absorbs menstrual fluid. The cord is used to remove the tampon after use.

A Few Easy Steps to Comfort and Style

1. Choose a comfortable position. You may want to sit on the toilet with your knees apart or stand with one foot on the toilet or squat with your knees apart. It is important to relax your muscles in the vagina for comfortable insertion.

2. Remove the wrapper. Hold the inner tube firmly and pull on the removal cord to make sure it is securely attached to the tampon. Now place your thumb and middle finger on the finger grips on the bottom of the outer tube. Place your forefinger at the very end of the inner tube at the bottom of the applicator.

3. Use your fingers on your other hand to gently pull apart your skin on both sides of your vaginal opening. Now put the rounded tip of the plastic applicator at the vaginal opening.

4. Point the applicator toward your lower back and gently push it into your vagina in the direction of least resistance.

5. Keep a firm grip on the outer applicator tube and use your forefinger to push the end of the lower tube until it is all the way in the outer tube. Now remove the plastic applicator. make sure you are not touching the cord as you remove the applicator. the applicator should not be flushed down the toilet.

6. When the tampon is inserted correctly you will not feel it. If you are uncomfortable, you can push the tampon in further with your middle finger or remove the tampon and try again with a new tampon.

7. The need to change your tampon will depend on your individual flow. However, you should change your tampon every 4 to 6 hours to reduce the risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome.

To remove simply pull on the removal cord.

The tampon may be flushed down the toilet. Remember to always remove a used tampon before inserting a fresh one and remove the last tampon at the end of your period.