R. : Make sure you are comfortable; sit on the toilet, knees spread apart or stand up with one foot on the toilet seat or squat with your legs spread apart.  It is important to relax your muscles in the vagina for comfortable insertion.

R. : If the tampon is well in place, you should not feel it.  If you are uncomfortable, the tampon may not be inserted deeply enough into your vagina. To feel more comfortable you can push a little on the tampon with your middle finger or pull it out and insert a new one.

R. : It all depends on your flow, but you should change it at least every 4 to 6 hours in order to prevent having the Toxic Shock Syndrome.

R. : If you have any of these symptoms: sudden fever (usually 38.8oC / 102oF or more), vomiting, diarrhea or a rash like a sunburn on the palms of yours hands and the soles of your feet, you should remove the tampon at once, discontinue use, and see your doctor immediately.

R. : Every woman who uses tampons during her period.  However, women under 30 years old and teens have a higher risk of getting it. The incidence of TSS is estimated to be between 1 and 17 cases of TSS per 100,000 menstruating women and girls per year.

R. : You can reduce your risk of contracting TSS by selecting the minimum absorbency needed to control your menstrual flow.  You can also reduce your risk by alternating tampon use with sanitary napkin use.