How to use a plastic catheter tampon

Women usually use sanitary napkins during their menstruation. With the increasing variety of female products, tampons have gradually entered the lives of many female friends. This is also a sanitary product that is easy to use and has particularly obvious effects. Among them, plastic catheter tampons are a kind of sanitary product with good effects and relatively large adsorption capacity. Let’s learn about how to use plastic catheter tampons?

How to use a catheter tampon

Before using a catheter tampon, be sure to clean your hands to avoid secondary contamination of the tampon. Pinch the tampon with the thumb and index finger of both hands and gently pull it in opposite directions. When you hear a "tick", the catheter becomes longer, revealing a transparent section. Then find a more comfortable position, pinch the tail of the thick tube with the middle finger and thumb, let the rope hang naturally, and gently insert it upwards towards the back until the fingers touch the body. Then pinch the transparent part with the thumb and index finger of one hand, and use the other hand to gently push the tail of the catheter in until you feel resistance and can no longer move forward.

Pull out the catheter, the tampon is already in your body, and the drawstring is hanging outside. It will be used when you want to remove the tampon later. When you don't feel the tampon, it means it is in the correct position. If you feel uncomfortable, it means that you have not pushed it in deep enough and you need to replace it with a new catheter-type tampon and reinsert it.

Catheter-type tampons generally include three models: Light (small amount)/Regular (normal)/Super (large amount)/Superplus (super large amount). You can choose the appropriate model according to different stages. Tampons need to be replaced every two hours to avoid bacterial growth and unnecessary impact on health.

Through the above introduction about plastic catheter tampons, we now know how to use plastic catheter tampons. When using them, we must pay attention to the correct usage method, especially before use, we must pay attention to washing hands, not causing damage to the vagina, and remember to replace them in time.