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Accidents happen, and while it’s unlikely that a tampon will get “lost” inside you, it’s not recommended to keep a tampon in during sex. To break down the risks, we talked to Dr. Natasha ...

Sleeping with a tampon is safe as long as a person changes the tampon within 8 hours. Learn tips for safe sleep with a tampon, risks, and more.

Tampons also come in different sizes to choose from. This menstrual product often comes in different sizes: light, super, and ultra — which also tells you how absorbent the tampon is.