Tampon
A tampon or periodic plug is a disposable device absorbing, generally in cotton veil, inserted in the Vagin like hygienic Protection in order to absorb the Sang during the Menstruation S.
The plugs are sold in two forms.
- With applicator , out of paperboard or plastic. The plug is placed inside a device made up of two tubes, of which one is slightly smaller than the other (the applicator). One pushes the plug while making slide the tubes, which decreases the risks of infection by avoiding any contact between the fingers and the vulva.
- Without applicator . The plug, wrapped in a plastic film, is intended to be thorough with the fingers, which requires to be washed the hands before and to remake it afterwards. They take less place and are slightly less less expensive.
The tampon was patented in 1931 by an American doctor, Dr. Earl Haas, which had the idea to take again the principle of the surgical plug. Its use started to spread after the second world war. The tampon represents an interesting alternative to the sanitary towel, although he enjoys sometimes a bad reputation near the all young girls. Thus, a certain number of legends surround this object.
- the virgin young girls can carry tampons.
- the plugs are not toxic . This belief is due to the fact that on the notes of use systematically sold with the plugs, a warning on the risks of the “syndrome of the toxic shock is presented” (SCT).
The mark of most known and oldest is Tampax, which forms besides part of the Marques used as names.
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