271705 493 Health & Nutrition General Health Women's Health true Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:37:48 -0700 womens health,healthy,tampon,mensturation How To Insert a Tampon http://www.howcast.com/videos/271705-How-To-Insert-a-Tampon http://www.howcast.com/videos/271705-How-To-Insert-a-Tampon/edit approved 0 Tamara_Koczara http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 61 102167 1 0 Warning Never wear a tampon for more than eight hours to reduce the risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome.

]]> 102168 2 0 Step Wash your hands Wash your hands with soap and water.

]]> 102169 3 0 Step Get comfortable Sit or stand in a comfortable position with your knees apart, and relax your muscles.

]]> 102170 4 0 Step Hold the applicator Hold the tampon with your thumb and middle finger around the middle of the applicator.

]]> 102171 5 0 Step Position the applicator Place the rounded end of the applicator – the end opposite the string – into your vaginal opening. Make sure the string is visible.

]]> 102172 6 0 Tip Use a mirror during your first attempt.

]]> 102173 7 0 Step Slide the applicator Gently slide the applicator up and back into your vagina with one hand while the other separates the folds of skin around the opening. Stop when your fingers touch your body.

]]> 102174 8 0 Tip Twist the applicator while sliding it in to aid in positioning.

]]> 102175 9 0 Step Push the applicator Push the small end of the applicator up into the large end.

]]> 102176 10 0 Tip A tampon is inserted correctly if you cannot feel it. If it is uncomfortable, take it out and try again with a new one.

]]> 102177 11 0 Step Remove the applicator Remove both parts of the applicator, wrap them in toilet paper, and throw them away. Never flush the applicator or tampon down the toilet.

]]> 102178 12 0 Fact Did you know? The telescoping cardboard tube applicator was developed in the 1930s by Dr. Earle C. Haas of Denver, Colorado.

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