Should We Be Afraid Of Tampons?
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Julia Austin
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Can fibers get stuck?
There has been some discussion around tampon fibers getting stuck in the vaginal walls, even after you remove the tampon, creating a breeding ground for bacteria, and heightening the risk of toxic shock syndrome. However, the risk of toxic shock syndrome due to fiber residue is very low—it’s when whole tampons are left in for too long that the risk is high.
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