How to use a pad:

1. Wash those hands and remove the pad from the wrapper. Pull the wrapper away from the pad to expose the sticky part of the pad.

TIP: Save the wrapper, you will need this for disposing the used pad.

2. Center the sticky side of the pad in the lower part of your underwear (the area that goes between your legs.) Be sure not to put it too far to the back or front. If your pad has wings, remove the backing (if necessary) and wrap them around the underside of your underwear.

Used Pads:

Remove used pads before replacing with a fresh pad. Pull the pad off of your underwear and roll it up like a sleeping bag in toilet paper or the wrapper from your fresh pad. Toss it in the trash. NEVER flush pads or wrappers down the toilet.

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Whether this is your first period or you’re an experienced menstruator, here are some tips:

• Become familiar with your own body. Use a mirror, check it out down there!
• Depending on your flow, you should change your tampon or pad every 2-4 hours. Use the lowest tampon absorbency level to meet your needs. Never keep a tampon in for more than 8 hours.
• Remove your used menstrual product before applying a new one. You can use a tampon and pad at the same time to prevent leaking, but NEVER use more than one tampon at a time.

How to use a tampon:

Reminder: Toxic Shock Syndrome is a rare but serious disease sometimes associated with tampon use. Warning signs include flu-like symptoms. If you experience this, remove your tampon and contact your doctor immediately.

1. Sit on the toilet with your knees apart. Remove the outer, paper wrapper of the tampon.

2. Hold the applicator tampon in one hand. With the string hanging down, insert the outer tube into your vagina at a slight angle towards your back. Slide the applicator all the way into your vagina. Push the inner tube all the way into the outer tube until the ends of both tubes are even. (This slides the tampon out of the applicator and into the right place in your vagina.)

3. Firmly hold on to the outer tube and pull it out gently, leaving the tampon inside your body and the string hanging outside ready for removal.

TIP: If your tampon is inserted correctly, you should not feel it. If you do feel it, use your finger to wiggle the tampon around, so that the tampon is in a comfortable position.

4. Toss the tube into the garbage. NEVER throw the tube or tampon into the toilet!