tampons

Absorbent period products

Tampons are absorbent cylindrical plugs inserted into the vagina to absorb menstrual blood.

Made of cotton or similar material, they typically include a string for removal and may come with an applicator for insertion.

The word derives from a French term for plug, and the same principle applies in medical contexts where tampons may be used to absorb blood from wounds.

She always keeps tampons in her bag.

menstrual

period

Punctuation ending sentences

  • cycleRepeating sequence of events
  • flowUnbroken forward movement
  • bleedingBlood loss from injury

cramps · PMS · pads · pantyliners · monthly · menses · spotting · leakage · overnight · applicator

absorbency

absorbent

Able to soak up

  • cottonPlant fiber for textiles
  • rayonSemi-synthetic cellulose textile
  • soakSaturate with liquid

wicking · saturation · regular · super · lite · capacity · core · fibers · expand · coverage

brands

Tampax

Menstrual tampon brand

  • PlaytexLingerie and glove manufacturer
  • KotexFeminine pad brand
  • OBBaby delivery specialist, abbr.

Cora · Lola · August · generic · drugstore · subscription

hygiene

sanitary

Free of harmful microbes

discreet · bathroom · changing · portable

medical

sterile

Free from microorganisms

hypoallergenic · organic · unbleached · chlorine-free · FDA · irritation · sensitivity

Categories
Opposites
menstrual product insertion

tamponspads

Cushioned protective layers

sanitary napkins · panty liners · maxi pads · sanitary towels · sanitary pads

product disposability

tamponsmenstrual cups

Insertable silicone period collectors

reusable pads · cloth pads

Phrases
Family

tampon

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG