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Is iT safe to sleep while using a tampon?

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Tampons should not be worn overnight while sleeping.

Tampons need to be changed every 4-6 hours and as most people sleep longer this means you risk leaving tampons too long - increasing risks of vaginal infections and Toxic shock syndrome. When laying down less blood can flow down into the tampon, so you risk using too high an absorbency.


You should also alternate with pads as often as possible to allow your vagina a chance to clean itself, reestablish pH, and heal after tampon use - overnight is the most convenient time for this.





Yes, it is safe. The main thing is to keep changing your tampon every few hours. It isn't safe to use the same one for a day or two. Bacteria builds up into toxic shock syndrome and can kill you. If you are a young girl doctors advise not using one until you are older.

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Tampons should not be worn overnight while sleeping.

Tampons need to be changed every 4-6 hours and as most people sleep longer this means you risk leaving tampons too long - increasing risks of vaginal infections and Toxic Shock Syndrome. When laying down less blood can flow down into the tampon, so you risk using too high an absorbency.


You should also alternate with pads as often as possible to allow your vagina a chance to clean itself, reestablish pH, and heal after tampon use - overnight is the most convenient time for this.



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Yes, it is safe. The main thing is to keep changing your tampon every few hours. It isn't safe to use the same one for a day or two. Bacteria builds up into toxic shock syndrome and can kill you. If you are a young girl doctors advise not using one until you are older.

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