Is it possible to fit two tampons in

Good for you. But there are still a lot of tampon rules left to learn. Like should you change tampons every time you pee?

What about sleeping with a tampon in, is that cool? But putting two tampons in at once for more absorption is never a good idea, says Dr. According to Dr. Gilberg-Lenz, this is asking for trouble aka an infection. Menstrual cups if you don't have an IUD are a great option for bedtime, too, because they can be left in for up to 12 hours.

Using a tampon is a great opportunity to learn about your anatomy, says Dr. You should change your tampon at least every eight hours to avoid developing toxic shock syndrome TSS , a potentially deadly disease, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dweck says. Back to Women's health.

It's not possible for a tampon to get lost inside you. It'll stay in your vagina after you have inserted it. The only other opening is through your cervix at the top of your vagina. A long lost tampon will begin to make itself known through a strong horrible odor that is clearly not normal. In the medical profession, we call it a retained tampon, and we all have been there and removed that - more than you would imagine!

A lost tampon is not usually an emergency, but it should be taken care of as quickly as possible. Wondering how long you can keep a tampon in before you need to change it? Or if you can wear it overnight? We've got answers and resources. Follow these easy step-by-step instructions for how to insert and use a tampon.

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