Tampon is a sanitary pad shaped like a stick, finger-sized, about 4-5cm long, made from cotton or synthetic fiber so good absorbency. The outer plastic or cardboard tampon is designed as a syringe with two interlocking tubes: the outer tube (suction tube) and the inner tube (syringe). The outer tube has a round head, petal-shaped and smooth surface. The tampon cotton layer is placed inside of the outer tube. The inner tube is wrapped in the outer tube and held by locking mechanism. Tampon has a small piece of string for her convenience to take and control.
Despite the same absorbency function, the mechanism of action of the tampon has a big difference with the wing-shaped sanitary pads. The outer tube is inserted into the vagina then the inner tube is pushed into the outer tube (use your fingers to push it). As such, the tampon will "hide" into the vagina and absorb the menstrual in it, not allowing it to flow out. . The appearance of the tampon is usually the same, but its size will be changed in length or width so when choosing a tampon, you should choose the type that suits you best. Tampons usually have a small external cord attached to aid in removal. Tampon is suitable for girls who are active and wear bikini when they go to the beach.
Pros and cons of tampon
Advantages
- Smaller than traditional tampons, easy to "wear" thin clothes without fear of "revealing" sensitive points like when using traditional tampons.
- Help your girlfriend comfortable activities and swimming
- Limiting causing unpleasant odors better than traditional tampons.
- Cleaner because tampons will absorb menstrual blood directly from the inside so you will not feel wet and more confident.
Defect
- If you do not use it easily you break the wire outside the tampon and it is difficult to take the tampon out. At this time you should go to the nearest doctor or hospital, do not insert your hand because it will make the tampon "run" deeper into the vagina.
- Difficult to recognize more or less so you can go to change sanitary napkins. This can also make it harder for you to detect any irregularities in your period so you can see your doctor in time for an illness.
- Tampon can cause toxic shock syndrome with expression of headache, dizziness, vomiting, high fever, ... The cause of this is due to some toxins of Staphylococcus strain and met in friends who have tampon in the vagina for too long.
- The case of using tampon but still see the spillage may be due to not using the right size of tampon.
- Tampon is more likely to cause infection than regular sanitary pads because when used, it will create an anaerobic environment, not ventilation will create conditions for bacteria to grow and cause inflammation.
Notes when you use tampon
- Every time you use tampon, you should only keep it for 3-4 hours, do not leave tampon in the vagina for more than 8 hours because then bacteria will accumulate and easily cause infections in the private area.
- Girls who have not had sex should not use tampons because the time when taking tampons in and out of the vagina is easy to tear the hymen.
- Should use tampon moderate absorbency because if tampon too strong absorption will absorb all the vaginal fluid is easy to dry the vagina and cause gynecological inflammation.
- For girls who first use tampon will feel a bit of pain because they may not be familiar with tampon in the vagina.
How to use tampon
Step 1:
- Before using tampon, remember to clean your hands with soap.
- You should choose a sitting or standing position for comfort. Hold the tampon with your dominant hand then twist the lower body to open the tampon
Step 2:
- Pull the cord slightly back
Step 3:
- Open the outer lip of the vagina with your hand, hold and place your index finger at the end of the tampon (wired part). Then slowly push the tampon deep into the vagina.
Step 4:
- When taking the tampon out of the body, you just need to hold the rope outside and gently pull the tampon out.
Conclude
Using tampon has many advantages, but also many disadvantages. Depending on your preferences and needs, you can choose traditional tampons, tampons or other types such as menstrual cups. Sometimes it can be used in combination with tampon pads and tampons like when going out, going to the beach you can use tampon to relax, but at night you can use tampon pads to avoid the disadvantages of tampon . However, please note that whenever you buy products, you should also check the origin, as well as choose the type that suits your body.