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

It’s an overused analogy, but we like to think about inserting and removing tampons just like riding a bike. Sure, at first it’s scary. But after you figure things out — and with enough practice — it ...

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 ...