Wash your hands
Unwrap the tampon
Find a comfortable position
Relax your pelvic muscles
Hold the tampon at the grip area
Separate the labia with your free hand
Aim the tampon toward your lower back
Gently insert it into the vagina
Push it in until your fingers reach your body
If it has an applicator, press the inner tube to release the tampon
Remove the applicator if used
Make sure the string hangs outside your body
If it feels uncomfortable, remove it and try again with a new tampon
Change the tampon every 4 to 8 hours
Never leave it in longer than 8 hours