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.
This is where you will insert the tampon into your vagina. Itâs normal to feel nervous the first time you use a tampon. It does get easier though. Instructions for inserting a tampon with a built-in applicator: Wash your hands with soap and water. With dry hands, unwrap the tampon. If you drop the tampon on the floor, throw it away and begin again with a new tampon.