How to Dispose of a Tampon

Many women and girls use tampons during their menstrual periods. If you employ this method, you should know how to dispose of tampons properly. Here's how.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Remove the used tampon from your vagina following the instructions that came with your tampons. Often these instructions are on the tampon box.

2. Wrap the used tampon with either toilet paper or facial tissue.

3. Throw the wrapped tampon in the trash can. If you are in a public restroom, there is often a little trashcan or trash bin in the bathroom stall that you can use for tampon disposal.

4. Insert a new tampon following the package instructions that came with your tampons.

5. Place the used tampon applicator back in the tampon wrapper and cover it completely with toilet tissue before you place it in the trash.

6. Put the wrapped tampon applicator in the trashcan or trash bin.

Tips & Warnings

• Some women decide to flush used tampons down the toilet. This can clog the toilet and cause plumbing problems. Dispose your used tampon in the trash.
• Read the instructions that came with your tampons for further disposal rules and information.
• Always make sure that you have clean hands before inserting and removing tampons.
• Remember to change the tampons frequently during the day to prevent odor and leakage.

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