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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!).
Others may be ready at a young age, and as long as they understand how to use tampons safely they may find them preferable to wearing pads. Like pads, tampons need to be removed and replaced every few hours, depending on how heavy the period is. A girl with a heavy flow may have to replace her tampon every 2-4 hours. Even if her flow is light, tampons should be removed at least every 5 hours, just to be on the safe side. There are many different types of tampons on the market, and like pads they are sized according to absorbency.