Here is a diagram of how to insert a tampon:
- Unwrap the tampon and make sure you know how it works. The tampon itself is inside the applicator, which makes it easy to get the tampon into your vagina.
- Hold the tampon at the grip (the smaller part right above the plunger) and place the tip of the tampon at your vaginal opening. Once the tip is in place, aim the tampon toward your lower back, not straight up. Your vagina doesn’t go straight up into your body, it actually has a slight angle. Finding the angle that’s right for you can help make it feel more comfortable to insert, too.
- Slowly insert the tampon applicator from the tip, all the way to the grip. When you’ve inserted it far enough, your fingers on the grip will probably be touching your vulva (the external opening of your vagina). Once you’ve inserted tip to grip, it’s time to use your pointer finger or the other hand to push the plunger all the way and release the tampon.
- After you’ve pushed the plunger in all the way, pull the applicator (both plastic pieces) out. The string will be the only thing left sticking out of your vagina.
- To remove the tampon, relax your muscles and gently pull on the string. Once the tampon is out, wrap it in toilet paper and throw it away in a wastebasket.
Regarding product details, tampons are made up of two parts: the tampon itself, which is made of absorbent material with a string attached for easy removal, and the applicator, which is used to insert the tampon into the vagina. Applicators can be made of plastic or cardboard. Some tampons come without applicators and are inserted using the index finger. The safety of tampons is assessed based on material biocompatibility, vaginal compatibility, and other factors. Some tampons are made with organic cotton and do not contain chlorine bleaching, pesticides, fragrances, or dyes. The applicator for these tampons is made of BPA-free plastic.
