Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD Key Takeaways Wash your hands before and after using a tampon to prevent bacteria ...

So you want to help your tween or teen use tampons, but you don’t know where to start. Here's what to teach them about period products. When tweens or teens get their period, they may ask questions ...

Tampons are small cylinders of absorbent material a person inserts into the vagina to absorb menstrual blood. Some tips, such as using applicators and lubricants can help people insert tampons for the ...

There are a lot of guidelines to remember when using tampons — don’t keep it in for too long, take it out before you have sex, and make sure there’s only one in at a time. But there are also some ...

Apart from pads, tampons are one of the most popular choices for periods especially when it comes to comfort and convenience during your menstrual cycle. But like every product, tampons come with both ...

If you’ve ever used tampons, then you’re probably familiar with the basic tenets of tampon safety: Don’t leave one in for more than 8 hours, use the lowest absorbency you can based on your flow, and ...