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Why you shouldn’t keep a tampon in for longer than 8 hours — and what to know if you do – Insider – INSIDER
Keeping a tampon in for more than 8 hours can increase your risk of conditions like Toxic Shock Syndrome. Here’s what to know about safe tampon use.
A general rule is that you shouldn’t leave a tampon in for more than eight hours, and this number has an important reason behind it. Keeping a tampon in beyond this limit can put you at risk for infections that can be uncomfortable, and in rare cases, life-threatening.
But this rule doesn’t always apply – in some cases, like during a heavy flow or after going swimming, you may need to change your tampon more often to protect you from infection.
Here’s what you need to know about how long you can…
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