How old do you have to be to buy a tampon?

Answer 1

There is no specific age to wear a tampon.

Tampons are not recommended to pre-teens or teens as with more delicate vaginal tissues and lower immunity to TSST-1 toxins responsible for Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) younger women are at higher risk. If you do use tampons you have to be mature enough to understand the risks to make an informed choice to use tampons over other options like sanitary pads or menstrual cups, you also have to be responsible enough to follow precautions to reduce your risks.

It's recommended that a woman waits at least six cycles before starting to use tampons, this is because it takes time for the menstrual flow to get into a pattern and for a woman to know her menstrual flow pattern to know what absorbency to use safely.

Answer 2

You can be any age what so ever. Xx They are not like cigarettes or anything, you can buy them as soon as you start your period. Xx But don't leave them in to long, remember to change them every 4-6 hours or your chance of getting TTS could become higher!! I hope this helps!! Xx Good luck!

Answer 3

You can buy tampons at any age - there's no age restriction.

Tampons are no different to other toiletries such as tissue, toothpaste, or deodorant as they're just hygiene items. There's no age restriction because unlike things such as alcohol or cigarettes they do not pose a significant risk to younger people (although tampons aren't recommended to young people).

Answer 4

Once you start having periods.

Answer 5

No