Always change your tampon every 4 to 6 hours. Never insert a new tampon if you can’t find the old one’s string. This sounds obvious, but trust me—I’ve had a patient mix up two tampons at a music festival. Yes, it’s possible.
Use the smallest absorbency you need. Super-plus tampons expand like balloons. If you have a light flow, a regular or light tampon is way less likely to get stuck. Also, try a menstrual cup or disc—they can’t get lost because they’re silicone and you squeeze them to release suction. Fun swap, right?
