How long should you keep a tampon on?

Answer 1

You don't want to keep a tampon in for too long (8+ hours). It really depends on your period. So if you have a heavier flow then you need to change it more, but if you have a lighter flow then maybe not as much. There are instructions on the box as well to how long you should keep it in. You just want to change it regularly to avoid TSS (Toxic shock syndrome).

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Answer 2

Tampons have to be changed every 4-6 hours - remember to always use lowest absorbency, don't use with light flow or when not menstruating, alternate with pads, and don't wear tampons overnight.

Answer 3

Tampons need to be changed every 4-6 hours.

If the tampon is saturated or leaks sooner than change sooner, although note that if the tampon is dry, white or brown in places after 4-6 hours you need to use a lower absorbency or switch to pads.

Answer 4

Tampons should be changed every 4-6 hours.

8 hours is given as the maximum time tampons can be used for, however it's not healthy to leave tampons this long as the longer you leave tampons the longer bacteria are allowed to multiply.

If you can go over 4-6 hours without leaking it would also mean you're wearing too high an absorbency for your flow, which increases TSS risks. If your tampon leaks within 4-6 hours change sooner, and it's safe to use higher absorbency if you leak within 1-2 hours.

Answer 5

Tampons should be changed every 4-6 hours - 8 hours is absolute maximum.

If a tampon leaks before 4-6 hours then change sooner, if you find you're leaking within 1-2 hours then it's safe to use the next absorbency up. If the tampon isn't saturated in blood at 4-6 hours then then the tampon is too high an absorbency so you need to use lower absorbency or switch to pads.

The longer you leave tampons the longer you allow bacteria to grow without the vagina being able to clean itself, thus the higher the risks of vaginal infections and Toxic Shock Syndrome.

Answer 6

Tampons need to be changed every 4-6 hours - or sooner if the tampon leaks.

Some tampon companies say up to 8 hours to make their products seem more convenient, but this is too long to leave a tampon and if you can go that long without leaking you're using too high an absorbency. The longer you leave a tampon the higher the risk of vaginal infections such as bacterial vaginosis, and the higher the risk of contracting toxic shock syndrome.

Answer 7

Tampons should be changed every 4-6 hours, or sooner if they fill before then.

Some manufacturers say up to 8 hours but it's not safe to leave tampons this long regularly - the longer you leave tampons the longer you allow bacteria to multiply, and if you can go this long without leaking it suggests you're using too high an absorbency - this will increase risks of vaginal infections and TSS. Tampon manufacturers say this as there are few restrictions over tampon manufacturers, this makes their products seem more convenient even if it's not very hygienic or safe.

Answer 8

Tampons should be changed every 4-6 hours, or sooner if they leak.

Some tampon companies say up to 8 hours to make their products seem convenient, but the longer tampons are left the longer you allow bacteria to multiply, if you can go over 4-6 hours without leaking this suggest you're using too high an absorbency too. It's important to change tampons often, as well as following other precautions like alternating with pads, to avoid infections and Toxic Shock Syndrome.

Answer 9

Only until the next time you have to go to the bathroom. Tampons can lead to infection if left in long. Its also gross to leave them in for extended times.

Answer 10

It depends if you have A Heavy period or not but I left one in for a whole day without it bothering me. I don't no if that's bad or what but that's my thought