Although toxic shock syndrome is rare, it can happen. Wearing a tampon with more absorbency than you need is one of the causes. So unless your flow is super heavy and you really need that extra protection, stick to regular absorbency tampons. Save the supers for days you really need them and use a tampon with a lighter absorbency for other days. This might go without saying, but hey, it happens to the best of us.
Pro tip: Set an alarm or timer on your phone to remind you when you need to take it out. Another mistake? Putting another tampon in but forgetting to take the old one out. Yes, tampons do have an expiration date. Additionally, the materials that make up tampons can become less absorbent as time passes. Rael is your go-to source for holistic, natural period care. Want more? How about BPA-free or cardboard applicators?
We believe your period should make you feel empowered to take on the world, and with the right period care products, it can. Trust Rael to give you access to the safest, most comfortable period care products. Shop More Close. Gift Shop. Planning a beach or lake trip Getting ready for a summer pool party? Don't let your period interrupt the fun. Read these tips and get answers. Toxic Shock Syndrome is a serious illness that can impact anyone. Learn the causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Get tips for preventing TSS. Are tampons flushable? How do you properly dispose of them? Find tips and more answers on flushing tampons. Can you flush a tampon? Can you recycle tampon applicators? Can you go to the bathroom with a tampon in? Your tampon goes inside your vagina.
It seems like a tampon might block the flow of urine. Both the urethra and the vagina are covered by larger lips labia majora , which are folds of tissue. When you gently open those folds Tip: Use a mirror.
Unless you have a urinary tract infection UTI , your urine is sterile bacteria-free. To use tampons correctly, first pick the right-sized tampon for you. These are easier to insert. Also consider the applicator. Plastic applicators insert more easily than cardboard ones, but they tend to be more expensive.
The string should hang out of your vagina. Even if your period is light, change it within eight hours. If you leave it in longer, bacteria can grow. In the end, there's nothing actually dangerous about it even though it can be totally gross. Follow Carolyn on Instagram. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. How to Watch 'After We Fell'. Adene Sanchez Getty Images. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
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