Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD Key Takeaways Wash your hands before and after using a tampon to prevent bacteria ...

The sweet spot is every 4 to 8 hours. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends never leaving in a tampon for more than 8 hours. You can, however, take it out sooner than 4 hours. Just know ...

Shaped like a small cylindrical plug, a tampon is a soft product made from absorbent materials like cotton. It is inserted into the vagina during menstruation, and it sits inside the vaginal canal ...