I just started wearing tampons and I work in a place where there is not break for nine hours can I wear a tampon for that long?

How long does a tampon last long in the water?

A tampon lasts in the water about the same as when you're not in the water, although there is a risk of water getting into the tampon for the most part the vaginal walls close around the tampon to prevent this from happening. Tampons need to be changed every 4-6 hours, if water gets to the tampon they won't last as long but there's no way of knowing when they will leak as it depends on how much water gets to the tampon. If concerned try menstrual cups instead, they last up to 12 hours.

Can a tampon be flushed and go through a sewage grinder?

Tampons should never be flushed. Many tampon companies claim their tampons can be flushed to make them seem more convenient - as they are self-regulated they can make these claims even if not true, as long as a tampon passes the Brunelle Flushability test where a tampon passes the U bend in a toilet set-up in a laboratory they can call tampons 'flushable'. Tampons don't break-down in water like waste or toilet paper, instead they expand so can cause major blockages in the toilet or further-up the system, tampons can also bypass sewage treatment systems and make their way into waterways.

What happens when the string of your tampon comes off when it is inside you?

It depends. You might get a slight infection (the name, I can't remember, but I read somewhere that you can get it from wearing tampon, I might be wrong though). Tampon is supposed to prevent the excess bleeding from being on a period. I know that because I always have heavy periods & I always use tampons!

Is there a layer to brake when you use a tampon?

No, there is no layer to break when using tampons. You may be getting confused about the hymen - this is tissue that surrounds the vaginal opening in some girls, however the hymen normally doesn't cover much of the vaginal opening so a tampon can easily pass through it, the hymen is also flexible so can stretch to accommodate larger things. Tampons can tear the hymen, but this is uncommon.

Are tampons flushable?

Even if a tampon says it is flush able it is bad for the environment. Tampons take years to decompose and cause lots of plumbing problems. Plumbers of America want you to flush them as it is good for their business. just wrap them up in paper and throw them in the trash. Don't even get me started about condoms. These will never decompose and are bad for the environment. The best way it to empty the contents into the sink and throw away the rubber in the trash can. kylekeith knows all

What is the best way to dispose of a tampon?

Wrap-up the tampon in toilet paper and throw in the bin.It's a good idea to have disposable bags to hand if you're away from home, this means you can wrap them up out of sight without causing odour when staying at a friends or wrap-up to carry until you find a bin if you find yourself somewhere without a sanitary bin in the bathroom.Some tampon companies claim tampons are flushable but they're not; they have their own set of guidelines about this, as long as tampons pass a U-bend in a toilet in a laboratory they can say tampons are flushable. The problem with this is that there is no concern for the fact tampons expand in water and don't break down so can cause major blockages further-up the system, and damage as a result, or that tampons can make their way through sewage treatment into waterways.

Are the inside of tampons flushable?

No, no part of a tampon is flushable. Tampons are typically made from cotton or rayon which doesn't break-down in water like toilet paper or human waste, instead these expand in water up to 10 times their original size so can cause blockages in toilets or further-up the system. In your property flushing tampons could cost a big plumbing bill, but even if the tampon passes through your plumbing without incident further-up the sewage system sewage it could be a different story - workers have to manually unblock items like tampons to clear blockages, if not caught in time these blockages can lead to pipes bursting flooding the area with raw sewage - every year people flushing items down the toilet that they shouldn't costs water authorities billions. Tampons can also bypass the sewage treatment plants, making their way into water systems - clogging-up rivers or washing-up on beaches, as well as an eyesore they pose a threat to wildlife as it can take many years for tampons to decompose. Tampon companies often claim their products are flushable to make them seem more convenient - tampon companies are self-regulated so make up their own rules with no one to stop them, as long as a tampon passes a Brunelle Flushability Test (tampon passes u-bend in a toilet set-up in a laboratory) it can be called 'flushable'. All tampons should be wrapped-up in toilet paper and placed in bins or sanitary disposal units in the bathroom.

Can a tampon explode?

No, tampons generally do not explode because although they look like a stick of dynamite they aren't. Tampons would only explode if you were to attach actual dynamite to them in order to blow them up. Tampons are for absorbing menstrual flow, no reason for them to explode or for you to explode them.

How do you remove an impacted tampon?

You have to first clean your hands thoroughly. Then it is easiest if you squat while inserting your forefinger into your vagina. Feel around for the tampon and when it is located, insert your thumb to retrieve. Be patient it may take a few minutes. If you can not retrieve or feel it, go to your doctor and they can easily do it with a speculum.

How do you use a tampon or pad?

Hold the tampon with the thumb and middle finger the rounded end facing the vagina. If using applicator tampons then place the front half of the applicator directly into the vagina until your fingers touch your skin. Then use the first finger to gently insert or push the center of the applicator into the outer tube of the applicator. Pull back on the applicator with your fingers to remove. The tampon remains inserted with a string hanging on the outside. If using non-applicator tampons then place the rounded end of the tampon directly into the vagina, then use your first finger to gently insert or push the tampon into the vagina as far as it will go, aiming towards the small of your back, the tampon is in place with a string hanging down.Don't be scared to touch your vagina, both it and menstrual flow is very clean, it's yours so no reason to fear touching that area. Push as far as it will go comfortably --- you will feel a resistance when it hits your back vaginal wall, which means you have pushed it all the way into your vagina and into the correct position. If the tampon feels uncomfortable, it's not in far enough. If it is uncomfortable push it in a little farther, or take it out and try again with a new tampon. If you are nervous and clench your muscles you won't be able to get the tampon into the right position.Remember a tampon will not get stuck inside you, and it can not get lost inside your body. You can easily pull it out with the string, or with your fingers if there is no string attached. If the string does break and you can't get it out with your fingers, you will have to see a doctor right away.Remove the tampon after 4-6 hours. Realize that if you feel some resistance when removing the tampon, it usually is because it is dry and can still absorb more menstrual flow. In this case switch to a lighter absorbency next time you insert a tampon. When you first start using tampons, you won't know when it's ready to be taken out. In a few days, take it out by pulling gently on the string with your muscles relaxed. Soon you'll get to where you can feel the difference between one that's full and one that isn't. After removing a tampon you should use a pad, this gives your vagina a chance to clean out the bacteria within the vagina caused by the tampon so lessens risk of TSS and infections.Tampons and tampon applicators are not flush-able!They can clog the toilet or the pipes further down the system. Some tampons can even make it through the sewage into the sea and washing up on beaches. Always wrap up your used tampon and dispose in the bin (most public toilets have toilets near the toilet for this reason).

Can a tampon break your cherry?

You don't have a cherry and nothing breaks - you may have a hymen which is a layer of tissue around the inside of the vaginal opening. As long as you're gentle the hymen doesn't cover much and will stretch so tampon use shouldn't tear the hymen at all. The hymen has nothing to do with virginity - virginity refer to whether or not someone has had sex with someone else, the hymen can be torn long before you have sex or remain in tact long after you have sex.

Where do tampons go?

Tampons should never be flushed, they should always be wrapped-up and binned.Once flushed tampons don't break down but instead expand in the water, so they can get caught in pipes and collect over time to create blockages which can damage pipes as well as the surrounding area if the pipes burst. Blockages are often caught before there is major damage, a sewage worker will have to go down into the pipes to manually clear the blockages, what is removed (tampons along with other materials that people irresponsibly flush) is then disposed of in an incinerator.Many tampons will find their way through sewage treatment plants, as these systems are not designed to deal with items like tampons, thus tampons can find their way into waterways like rivers or into the sea with other sewage and they end-up washing-up on beaches or eaten by sea life.