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| A '''tampon''' is a small absorbant device that a ] inserts into her ] during her ] to absorb menstrual blood. | A '''tampon''' is a small absorbant device, ususally made from ], that a ] inserts into her ] during her ] 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 ]s. | Tampons have a string for ease of removal, and may have attached applicators to aid with insertion. They can be used instead of ]s. | ||
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| ==Toxic shock syndrome== | ==Toxic shock syndrome== | ||
| ]... | ] can be a problem for women useing tampons. For this reason, one should never sleep with a tampon inserted... | ||
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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 useing tampons. For this reason, one should never sleep with a tampon inserted...