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How To Use A Tampon

Most of us will try to use a tampon at sometime, so it's important to know how to insert a tampon in the right way. It might seem tricky at first, but after trying several times, inserting tampons becomes as easy as putting on a glove. The key is to RELAX! Worrying about it may make you tense, making insertion even harder. Read the package instruction leaflet carefully, and practice inserting a tampon when your menstrual period flow is moderate to heavy. Then the tampon should glide in easily.

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Find the grooved rings at the bottom of the outer tube. Use your thumb and middle finger to hold the applicator firmly on these rings. The removal cord should be hanging down from the inner tube and facing away from your body. Use your other hand to fold back the skin that covers the opening of your vagina. Place the rounded tip of the tampon to your vaginal opening. Point the tip toward your lower back.

The first thing to do is to wash your hands. To open the wrapper, snap off the top.

Remove the tampon from the wrapper and hold it with the cord hanging down.

Pull the inner tube out till you feel it comes to a stop at the bottom of the tube. You are now ready to insert the tampon.

Get yourself into one of the following positions, whichever feels best for you: sit on the loo with your knees wide apart or stand with one leg on the toilet. If you are worried, your muscles tense up. So RELAX by taking a few deep breaths.

Find the grooved rings at the bottom of the outer tube. Use your thumb and middle finger to hold the applicator firmly on these rings. The removal cord should be hanging down from the inner tube and facing away from your body. Use the other hand to fold back the skin that covers the opening of your vagina. Place the rounded tip of the tampon to your vaginal opening. Point the tip toward your lower back.

Remember your vagina slopes towards the bottom of your back, not straight up. Take a few breaths and then gently push the applicator in the vagina. As soon as your fingers touch your body, the applicator is in the right place. If the applicator doesn't slide in easily, gently rotate it or move it to the right or left

Keep hold of the outer applicator tube. With your index finger, push the smaller tube all the way into the bigger tube (make sure you can't push further). One tube is now inside the other.

Carefully remove the two tubes. The tampon should now be comfort-ably inside you, with the removal cord hanging outside your body.

To dispose of the plastic applicator, use the wrapper as a disposable bag. Do not flush it as it is made of plastic. When you are ready to remove the tampon, relax and pull the removal cord downwards at the same angle as you used to insert the tampon. The tampon is biodegradable and can be flushed down the toilet or alternatively wrapped in paper and placed in the litter bin.

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