tarÂ·pon. n. pl. tarpon or tarÂ·pons. Either of two large marine game fishes, Megalops cyprinoides of the Pacific and Indian Oceans or M. atlanticus of Atlantic coastal waters, having a bluish-green back and silvery sides.
Tampons should be changed every 4-6 hours - some tampon companies  say 8 hours to make their products seem more convenient, but that's  too long to wear a tampon and if you â¦can go that long without  leaking you're using too high an absorbency.
Steps. 1  1. Start using a tampon at any age, as long as you're already menstruating. 2  2. Know all your options. 3  3. Learn about your body.  4. Make sure you're mature and responsible enough to use 1  tampons. 5. Use your first tampon on a day when your flow is regular, not at the very start or end of your period.  6. Remove tampons at an appropriate time.