Period Basics

How do I get rid of a tampon?

How do I get rid of a tampon?

You should wrap your used tampon in toilet paper

Used tampons make for terrible fish food, so never flush them down the loo. You should wrap your used tampon in toilet paper and place it in the bin. Public toilets should provide special sanitary bins in each cubicle which are there especially for this reason.

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