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"Thin" or "light" tampons can be very useful when spotting. Never use large size tampons unless the blood flow soaks the light tampon. Remember to always adjust the tampon size to the blood flow to prevent toxic shock.

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Tampons should never be used when spotting or even with light flow.

Tampons don't just absorb blood they also absorb vaginal moisture needed to protect the vaginal tissues, by absorbing that moisture tampons cause the vaginal tissues to become dry and ulcerated. Using tampons when not menstruating or using too high an absorbency for your flow means more damage - damage to vaginal tissues is not just uncomfortable but increases risk of Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) by giving bacterial toxins direct access to the bloodstream.


If you're spotting you can use pantiliners, sanitary pads, menstrual cups, or softcups.

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Can a woman be spotting if her tampon has something on it every time she changes it?

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If you think you may be in your 1st week of pregnancy can you still use a tampon or should you just use napkins?

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