They also come in deodorant varieties, but these can irritate the vagina. To use a pad, peel the adhesive strip off and press it on to your underwear. Change the pad about every 3—4 hours. If your period is heavy, you can change your pad more often. Changing pads often can cut down on any odor. After you remove a pad, wrap it in toilet paper and put it in the trash can or if you're in school or another public restroom, use the special disposal box found in most stalls.
If you have a pet at home, make sure you throw pads away in a trash can that your pet can't get into. Don't try to flush a pad down the toilet — they're too big and may back up the toilet and make a huge embarrassing! Tampons say: TAM-ponz also absorb menstrual blood, but they work from inside the vagina. A tampon's absorbent material is pressed tight into a small cylinder shape.
The tampon is put inside the vagina and absorbs the blood before it comes out. Many girls wonder: how do you put them in? Some tampons have applicators, which are plastic or cardboard tubes that help put the tampon in place. Other tampons can be put in using your fingers. Tampons are easy to use, but you do need to learn how to put them in. The directions inside the box will explain how to do that.
When you try one for the first time, wash your hands well, follow the directions carefully, and be sure to relax. Some girls find that using an applicator-style tampon especially one with a rounded top and a slender-sized tampon makes it easier at first. It also helps to first try a tampon on a heavier flow day, so that the tampon slips in easier. Change to a new tampon at least every 4 to 6 hours. You can't see it as you would with a pad, so be sure to remember when it's time to change to prevent spotting and leaks on your underwear.
To take the tampon out, pull gently on the string attached to the end of it. Then, wrap it in toilet paper, and throw it in the trash. If you have a pet at home, make sure you throw tampons away in a trash can that your pet can't get into. While you may have heard about reusable tampons, the FDA has not cleared or approved these products.
The FDA discourages the use of reusable tampons. Toxic shock syndrome TSS is rare and is caused by a toxic substance that is produced by certain kinds of bacteria. The toxic substance produced by the bacteria can cause organ damage including kidney, heart, and liver failure , shock, and even death. Rates of reported TSS cases associated with tampons have declined significantly over the years.
One reason is that the FDA evaluates whether a tampon enhances the growth of the bacteria that causes TSS before the product can be legally marketed.
Only tampons that have been cleared by the FDA can be legally marketed in the U. In addition, more informative tampon labeling, as well as educational efforts by the FDA and manufacturers, may have contributed to the reduction in TSS cases. For more information on TSS, see the tampon safety tips, below. You may want to talk with your health care provider about whether tampons are right for you.
If you use tampons, consider the following:. Tampon Safety Tips You may want to talk with your health care provider about whether tampons are right for you. If you use tampons, consider the following: Follow all labeled directions. Most tampons are not biodegradable, and even those that are do not break down in the wastewater system.
For your plumbing and the environment, the safest option is to wrap the tampon and applicator in toilet paper and throw it in the trash. If you want to , you can use tampons from the beginning of your first period. Just check the instructions or ask for tips from a family member, healthcare provider, or friend.
Choose the right absorbency for your flow mini or small for not much blood, normal or super if you have more blood. If you have any trouble inserting the tampon, you could try using one with an applicator, or add a small amount of water-based lubricant to the tampon to help it slide in easier. You can wear a tampon in the shower or bath. Tampons and menstrual cups are also great options for swimming during your period. Waterproof absorbent swimwear looks like regular bikini bottoms but has a hidden, leak-proof lining that helps absorb menstrual blood.
You can wear a pad before and after swimming. The shelf life of tampons is around five years , if they are kept in their packaging and stored in a dry environment. They are sanitary but not sterile, so if they are stored in a moist place—like your bathroom—bacteria and mold can grow. If you notice any itching or irritation after using tampons, see your healthcare provider. Immediately after insertion of an IUD you may experience some bleeding—do not use tampons for this bleeding.
The IUD threads extend just a few centimeters from the cervix, so they should not interfere at all with tampon insertion and removal. Article was originally published August 29, Are vaginal fluids really all that different? In this article, we explain how to identify vaginal discharge, arousal fluid, and cervical fluid.
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