Wash your hands
Read the tampon package instructions
Choose the smallest absorbency you can use comfortably
Get into a relaxed position, such as sitting on the toilet or standing with one foot raised
Unwrap the tampon
Hold the tampon at the grip area
Separate the labia with your free hand
Aim the tampon toward your lower back, not straight up
Gently insert the tip into the vaginal opening
Push it in until your fingers touch your body
If using an applicator, push the inner tube with your index finger until the tampon is fully inside
If using a non-applicator tampon, use your finger to place it comfortably inside
Leave the string hanging outside the body
If it feels uncomfortable, remove it and try again with a new tampon
Change the tampon every 4 to 8 hours
Never leave a tampon in for more than 8 hours
Remove it by gently pulling the string
Wash your hands after removal
Seek medical help if you cannot remove it, have severe pain, or develop fever, rash, or unusual discharge