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A tampon is a small absorbant device, ususally made from cotton, that a woman inserts into her vagina during her period to absorb menstrual blood.
Tampons have a string for ease of removal, and may have attached applicators to aid with insertion. They can be used instead of sanitary pads.
Insertion of a tampon
Removal of a tampon
Toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome can be a problem for women using tampons. For this reason, one should never sleep with a tampon inserted...
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