What is a Tampon?

You might be surprised how many people don’t know.

Gain an understanding about tampons and our bodies while looking at illustrations and photographs.

You might be surprised how many people don’t know. Gain an understanding about tampons and our bodies while looking at illustrations and photographs.

How a Tampon Works

Where does it go in?

Outside the body

View on the outside Location of the vaginal opening

First, learn the location of the three holes: the urethral opening, the vaginal opening, and the anus.

The tampon goes in the vaginal opening, right in the middle.

Inside the body

View on the inside Location of the vaginal opening

Next, let’s look inside the body!

The vagina has a “discomfort zone” where it can feel uncomfortable, and a “comfort zone” where there are fewer nerve endings. If the tampon is inserted up to the comfort zone, it won’t feel uncomfortable!

This is key!

Comfort zone and Discomfort zone

Tampons are inserted into the comfort zone, so they don’t feel uncomfortable! The applicator guides the tampon to the comfort zone, so applicator-type tampons are good for first-time users and people who aren’t accustomed to using tampons!

Correct tampon insertion point

If the tampon doesn’t go in far enough, it will feel uncomfortable. Follow the “How to Use Tampons” guide and push it into the correct position!
CHECK How to Use Tampons