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Can I leave a tampon in overnight? Like all tampons in Australia, our U by Kotex tampons can be used for up to 8 hours, but not any longer. So, while it IS possible to wear a tampon overnight, we know that everyone has different absorbency needs, as well as different sleep patterns (letâs face it, we all like a sleep in sometimes!).
Toxic Shock Syndrome- when a female leaves her tampon in too long. Doesn't happen every time you leave it in too long, but it's still not good. Tampon's should usually only be left in for 6-8 hours. Over night is also not the best thing. TSS is a harmful disease, and can cause death but not often. Sarah has TSS because she left her tampon in too long.