Ok im old fashioned never used a tampon but considering it... how does it work exactly I know how to insert it, but my question is after you take it out what happens.. does blood flow or is absorbed into the tampon. my cousin said its like a blocker and once removed all the blood it was holding in is expelled.
2007-08-01 06:16:04 · 8 answers · asked by finallyamommy 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It really depends on the quality of the tampon. Personally I like OBs but they don't have an applicator so I wouldn't use that for the first time. Generally they kind of both block and absorb. I do find that when my period is heavy and i take one out it is a bit of a mess. (Yucky I can't believe I am talking about this on answers). When it isn't to heavy it seems to absorb. The idea is that it should absorb but that isn't always the case.
2007-08-01 06:28:17 · answer #1 · answered by Constant_Traveler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, first do not listen to your cousin. The blood is absorbed by the tampon. The tampon needs to be changed at least 3 - 4 times during the day depending on the flow of your period. The smallest size of tampon for your flow should be the one you choose. If your periods are light or moderate use a regular. if it is heavy use a super or super plus. Remember, use the smallest one as possible. You're better off changing the tampon more often than taking a chance of getting toxic shock syndrome with using the largest. Go ahead step into the 21st century....Good Luck!
2007-08-01 06:32:23 · answer #2 · answered by Jana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tampon typically absorbs the blood. Is your cousin male or female? If you are flowing heavily then it is possible that more may come out while you are putting the next one in.
Tampons are the best thing since sliced bread, and make life a lot easier. Just remember to change them every couple of hours wheither you think you need to or not.
decreases the possibility of toxic shock syndrome - and if you need to know about that , there should be an insert in the tampon box.
enjoy
2007-08-01 06:21:44 · answer #3 · answered by kiwibarb11 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, even if you have a heavy flow, blood doesn't gush out. So when you remove a tampon, it is like a sponge and has absorbed blood in it, none falls out when it's removed. Then you put a new one in and it absorbs blood like the old one! You won't get like blood on your hand or anything. Good luck o ninja of feminine hygene!
2007-08-01 06:31:02 · answer #4 · answered by Circe B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're cousin is wayyy off. Follow the directions on the box, and the tampon absorbs the blood, it doesn't hinder the flow at all. Try one out and I bet you'll like it! Way less messy than pads and a lot more discreet.
2007-08-01 06:19:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your cousin is wrong. The tampon absorbs the blood. Depending on how heavy your period is, there might be a little after you take it out, but it won't be gushing.
(Don't leave a tampon in longer than 6-8 hours)
2007-08-01 06:41:25 · answer #6 · answered by catsmeowjrk2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's supposed to absorb the blood, but if your flow is heavy, it can get saturated and it can act like a plug (or leak). But even then, it's not like blood pours out when you remove it.
2007-08-01 06:19:49 · answer #7 · answered by rinkrat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use KY jelly to make it easier to insert if you find it tricky.
2007-08-01 06:25:17 · answer #8 · answered by ♆Şрhĩņxy - Lost In Time. 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋