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Seven billion tampons are thrown out each year, and they're not going away any time soon as period products can take 500 to 800 years to decompose. Plus, the average menstruator uses around 11,000 tampons in their lifetime, which is why using organic tampons is a great way to reduce the impact on our environment. Some research suggests the longer answer is—it’s a bit complicated. In one study, researchers collected 79 commercially available feminine hygiene products, and all had some level of toxic volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Another study pointed to potential associations between tampon use and elevated levels of mercury and oxidative stress biomarkers, saying tampons as a source of exposure to metals and chemicals have been “largely ignored.” Lastly, we made sure to prioritize tampons that have no fragrances or dyes, as well as those that have the most biodegradable materials possible. The type of applicator matters, too. While Dr. Shepherd says you can try out different kinds of applicators to see what feels the most comfortable for you, plastic applicators are known for being a little easier to use.

Shape: When filled with fluid, tampons typically take three specific shapes: they either unfold side to side, unfold 360º around or just expand. No-applicator tampons mostly just expand as they don’t have an applicator to help keep their shape. Testers didn't have a significant preference to any one shape, but our Lab tests found that the styles that expand are less suited for a heavier flow as they don't hold onto liquid as well.Applicator: There are three main styles of applicators: plastic, cardboard or no applicator. Generally, our tester panel preferred tampons with plastic applicators than cardboard or no applicator styles. Although, people who use no-applicator tampons highly recommended them; they found them easier to use while leaving less waste. Dr. Montes suggests changing your tampon every four hours at the most, and only using tampons when you are on your period. She also recommends choosing the lowest absorbency level and avoiding scented tampons. If you have problems with insertion, be sure to consult your health provider to rule out other conditions that can make insertion difficult, such as vaginismus or pelvic floor dysfunction. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been a slew of product shortages. Toilet paper, paper towels, disinfectant wipes, baby formula, and more have caused have caused frustration and even fear in American consumers. Well, now there’s a new one to add to the list: tampons.

Wash your hands with soap and water. With dry hands, unwrap the tampon. If you drop the tampon on the floor, throw it away and begin again with a new tampon. The tampon should be completely sealed in plastic wrap. If not, select another tampon and unwrap it with clean hands. There’s also this to consider, per Dr. Wider: “Some people who use tampons without applicators complain that they can feel the tampon, or it won't go in all the way.” Tampons are one of those things that seem like NBD until you’re actually ready to use them for the first time. Then, you have so many questions like how, exactly, this whole thing is supposed to work and what tampons are best for beginners. Menstrual Tampons and Pads: Information for Premarket Notification Submissions - Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationAnate Brauer, MD, FACOG, reproductive endocrinologist and IVF director in Manhattan, New York at Shady Grove Fertility This is a temporary situation, and the Tampax team is producing tampons 24/7 to meet the increased demand for our products,” a Procter & Gamble publicist tells Prevention. “We are working with our retail partners to maximize availability, which has significantly increased over the last several months.”

But there’s actually not much science behind what makes one brand superior to another, according to Gianni Rodriguez-Ayala, MD, who works in obstetrics and gynecology at Northwell Health. “The two most important factors to consider when choosing a tampon are whether you feel comfortable and whether it offers the least absorbency possible, while providing the right protection,” she says. The idea for a tampon which could be inserted without a separate applicator was initiated in 1947 by the German auto engineer Carl Hahn and the lawyer Heinz Mittag. They wanted to introduce tampons to the German market, but the cardboard used for the applicator in the American tampon product Tampax, which at the time dominated the market, was unavailable in post-war Germany. Hahn and Mittag approached Karl Julius Anselmino, director of the Landesfrauenklinik women's hospital in Wuppertal for advice on its design and development. He told them that the job required a woman and recommended the young gynecologist Judith Esser. Esser's finished design went into production in Wuppertal in March 1950. By 2010 the Wuppertal plant had become the largest tampon factory in the world and was exporting to over 30 countries. [2] [3] Erica Montes, MD, Arizona-based, board-certified obstetrician and fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Yang, Yingzhi (18 March 2016). "China made 85 billion sanitary pads last year, and not one tampon. Here's why". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 11 December 2016.Sit or stand in a comfortable position. Some teens prefer to place one leg on the toilet seat or tub, while others prefer to squat down. After you find a position that is most comfortable for you, hold the end of the tampon, at the spot where the tampon dents in. Make sure the string is visible and pointing away from your body. Choose the correct tampon absorbency. Use smaller sized tampons when your flow is lighter. TSS is very rare but more likely with super-absorbent tampons only when you have a heavy flow. Don’t use these unless your menstrual flow is heavy. You probably don't give a second thought to what tampons you're buying if you've been using the same brand since forever. While your preferences may not have changed throughout the years, the tampon selection out there certainly has. And you don't have to just settle for what your mom handed you the first time you saw a red spot on your underwear.

A mirror is often helpful when you’re trying to insert a tampon for the first time, so that you can see exactly where your vaginal opening is. You can also try using a small amount of vaginal lubricant (K-Y Jelly) on the end of the tampon to help it glide in. With your other hand, open the labia (the folds of skin around the vaginal opening) and position the tampon in the vaginal opening. (See picture 1.)

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Worth noting: Like pads, you can’t use period panties when you go swimming. 4: Stopping your period if you’re on birth control McDonough, John and Egolf, Karen (eds.) (2015). The Advertising Age Encyclopedia of Advertising, p. 882. Routledge. ISBN 1135949069 Once the tampon is inside of your vagina, use your index or “pointer” finger to push the tampon in. The applicator is a bit easier to use than some brands due to a substantial ridge for improving grasp. They come recommended by experts, too. Dr. Montes says this is one of the top two brands she recommends (alongside Tampax). DPA (7 April 2010). "Wuppertaler Watte: Vor 60 Jahren kam der Tampon" ("Wuppertal cotton: 60 years ago, the tampon arrived"). N24. Retrieved 11 December 2016 (in German).