For a more comprehensive guide, check out our blog on how to properly use a tampon here . Always wash your hands thoroughly before inserting a tampon. It also helps to choose a position for comfortable insertion. This may be standing with one foot placed on a toilet seat, or sitting on the toilet with your knees apart.
1) Remove the tampon from its individual protective wrapping. Pull the inner tube out until it comes to a stop at the bottom of the outer tube. Make sure the removal cord is hanging down from the inner tube. Gently tug the cord once to ensure that it is securely attached and not damaged.
2) Use your thumb and middle finger to hold the applicator on the grooved rings. Place the tip of the applicator into your vaginal opening and gently push the applicator into the vagina.
3) Keep hold of the applicator using your thumb and middle finger and with your index finger gently push the smaller tube all the way into the bigger tube. Once the rings or both tubes come close to one another, the tampon has been inserted.
4) Gently remove the applicator. Once the tampon has been inserted, the removal cord should be protruding from the vaginal opening.