Using tampons is still a taboo subject for many women. Since it cannot be used by virgin women and women who have been using pads for many years after their marriage. Most of the women do not want to change their habits, and that makes the use of tampons rare. The risk of getting infected also keeps many women away from using tampons. On the other hand, if used correctly, the use of tampons is very comfortable and reliable.

The biggest benefit of tampon is that it is very easy to use. When compared to the pad, it has a great advantage that there is no smell and it is no visible under the clothes. On the other hand, the situation known as blood spilling on clothes which is a huge problem for women, is almost never been seen in the use if tampons when compare to pads. However, it is very important to make sure that the product is of good quality. Before you buy such a product, whether it be a pad or a tampon, make sure to check tampon manufacturers if they are legit ones or not.

Benefits of Using Tampons

The freedom of movement is also quite high when using tampons. In addition, when you use a tampon, the chances of getting rashes on those areas reduce. It is observed that the possibility of this situation is very low when the tampon is used correctly. The biggest fear of women is that the tampon will prepare the ground of growth of microbes and cause infection. That’s totally not true.

In addition, a tampon needs to be changed at every four hours. Before and after the use of tampon, the vagina areas should be cleaned well. In fact, not just when using tampons. If tampons are used in this way, the benefits of tampons are very high and it is a very advantageous menstrual period product compared to sanitary pad.

 And how to use a tampon?

Another product that you can use as an alternative to pads during the menstrual period is funnel-shaped tampons also known as menstrual cup, made of silicone. Menstrual blood accumulates in the menstrual cup, or tampon, placed in the vagina. You need to evacuate the blood that accumulated in the container every 4-6 hours. After the blood is drained, the silicone cup is washed and placed back into the vagina.

It is tempting to overcome the period of menstrual bleeding in a way that does not affect daily life. This particular issue is addressed in all pad advertisements. Although menstrual pads are thin and hold a lot of water, they may not be the best solution for all women. Tampons are the best alternative for the women having pad allergies, or women having rashes on their hips or area nearby their vagina.

Using tampon for first time can cause stress in women. The thought of placing something inside can be a little repulsive. But do not be prejudiced, once you use it, you can see that it is easy and comfortable and your habit may change. It usually depends on the quality of the tampons. Buying such products from tampon manufacturers is mandatory.

How is a vaginal tampon inserted?

• Wash your hands and take the pad in your left hand, pulling gently to check that the string on the back of the pad is firmly attached to the pad.
• You can make tampon placement by sitting on the toilet or lying down somewhere or standing. The important thing is not to tighten the pelvic floor muscles. You should be comfortable during insertion.
• Open the vaginal entrance and inner muscles laterally with your right hand.
• Hold the tampon with the thread facing down on the tampon you are using and slowly push it inwards.
• After the tampon is completely in the vagina, touch the tip of the tampon with your finger and push the tampon upwards as much as you can.

The tampon placement technique may vary depending on the brand you use. If you are using a tampon with a plastic insert, you will do the same as above, and then you will need to press the button to separate the plastic part from the pad.

Tampons are sold in different sizes from different tampon manufacturers. A person who has never given birth can try the smallest size, but a woman who has given birth should use a larger tampon.

Additional precautions

If you forget to change your tampon and stay on for more than 24 hours, tampons cause a disease called toxic shock syndrome. In toxic shock syndrome, bacteria multiply on the tampon and then spread throughout the body. This is a serious and untreated fatal disease. Symptoms of this include fever, nausea, vomiting, groin pain, loss of consciousness, and peeling like scalded skin. To prevent this, be sure to remove every tampon you wear, and never use the same tampon. Make sure to wash your hands before inserting each tampon to avoid contamination.