Comprehensive Guide to Tampons

What is the full meaning of tampon?

Tampons are internal menstrual hygiene products that offer convenience and flexibility. However, correct usage and awareness of precautions are essential. This guide will provide a complete overview of tampons, from basic knowledge and usage tips to advantages, disadvantages, and safety measures.

Definition&Categorization

Tampons, also known as sanitary pessaries, are cylinders made of cotton fibers, viscose fibers, or a mixture of these two types of fibers, with a drawstring attached to the end, which can be inserted into the vagina to absorb menstrual blood during a woman’s period, and can be used in place of sanitary towels, as a kind of sanitary product used by women during menstruation.

A common category:

tampon sizes

Common model
According to the US FDA standards, tampon models and absorbency are standardized and mainly classified as L, R/N, S, and SP (or S+).
tampon sizes chart

Model	Model Description	Absorbency	VS Sanitary Towel
L	Mini/Light/Lite	＜6g	≈180mm sanitary towel
R/N	Regular/Normal	6~9g	≈240mm sanitary towel
S	Super	9~12g	≈280mm sanitary towel
SP/S+	Super Plus/Super+	12~15g	≈340mm sanitary towel

Tampon VS Sanitary Towel

Advantages

More secure；
Butterfly cut cotton core, clover fiber imported from Europe, small volume, large suction.
Private；
Small size, very convenient to carry.
No odor and not stuffy；
Tampons are more absorbent, and the menstrual blood is absorbed immediately when the menstrual blood is discharged, ensuring that the intimate parts are dry and comfortable.
Fearless exercise;
Tampons can be used for all kinds of exercise without fear of leakage.

Product Advantages

Fiber Advantage

OEM Tampon Service

Model	Diameter(mm)	Length(mm)	Dry weight (g)	FDA standard absorbed amount(g)
L(Light)	14	160	1.5	＜6
R(Regular/Normal)	14	160	2.2	6~9
S(Super)	16	160	2.7	9~12
SP(Super plus)	16	160	3.0	12~15

Product type	Sorbent	Color of applicator	Material of the applicator	Cord	Color of wrapper	Material of wrapper	Absorbency requirements
General Products	100% viscose	pantone:190C	plastic	cotton		PE	FDA
	100% cotton	pantone:190C	plastic	cotton		PE	FDA
	100% organic cotton	pantone:190C	plastic	cotton		PE	FDA
Customized	Customized	Customized	Customized	Customized	Customized	Customized	FDA

Product type	Sorbent Material	Cord	Wrapper color	Wrapper material	Absorbency requirements
General Products	Viscose	Cotton	As general products（Customized）	OPP/CPP	FDA
Customized	Customized	Customized	Customized	Customized	FDA

EO
Sterilisation Advantage

Sterilize all microorganisms, including bacterial spores.

Ability to penetrate and sterilize irregularly shaped objects

Sterilized items can be wrapped and encapsulated to maintain sterility until use.

EO does not corrode plastics, metals, or rubber, and does not cause items to become yellow or brittle.

It can be used to sterilize items that cannot be sterilized by disinfectant immersion, dry heat, pressure steam, or other chemical gases.

1. Choose the right tampon

• Tampons come in different absorbencies: light, regular, super, or super plus.
• Choose based on your flow. Start with regular if you’re a beginner.

2. Wash your hands

• Always wash your hands before and after inserting a tampon to prevent infection.

3. Get comfortable

• You can sit on the toilet, stand with one leg raised, or squat. Find a position that feels relaxed.
• Relax your muscles—tension can make insertion harder.

4. Prepare the tampon

• Remove it from its wrapper.
• If it’s an applicator tampon, hold it with your thumb and middle finger at the grip.
• If it’s a non-applicator tampon, hold it at the base where the string is attached.

5. Insert the tampon

With applicator:

1. Place the tip at your vaginal opening.
2. Gently push the inner tube with your index finger until the outer tube reaches your body.
3. Pull out the applicator, leaving the tampon inside.

Without applicator:

1. Use your finger to gently push the tampon into the vagina until it feels comfortable.
2. The string should hang outside for easy removal.

6. Check comfort

• If you feel discomfort, it may not be far enough. Remove and try again with a new tampon.
• Once inserted properly, you shouldn’t feel it.

7. How long to leave it in

• Change every 4–8 hours depending on your flow.
• Never leave a tampon in for more than 8 hours to reduce the risk of TSS (toxic shock syndrome).

8. Remove the tampon

1. Wash your hands.
2. Gently pull the string straight out.
3. Wrap it in toilet paper and throw it in the trash.

• Do not flush unless it’s labeled flushable.

9. Tips for first-timers

• Relax and take your time.
• Try a smaller or lighter tampon first.
• Stand or sit in a way that opens your vaginal canal naturally.
• Breathe deeply to reduce tension.