Tampon

A tampon is a mass made of absorbent material, usually cotton, that are put into a body cavity to absorb body fluid. The most common type is put in a woman's vagina to absorb menstrual fluid.

Tampons were first used as medical devices in the 18th century. They date back thousands of years. 

 Related pages  
 Sanitary pad 

References

Category:Hygiene
Category:Female reproductive system