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.
Try using a menstrual cup. A menstrual cup can be left in place for up to 12 hours. Depending on your flow you may need to change it more frequently but it can safely be left in place for 12 hours a time. When you put a tampon in it is always important to remember to remove it. The same is true for a menstrual cup.
A Stacy Wiegman, PharmD , Pharmacy, answered. A girl can start using tampons at any age once she starts menstruating and is comfortable inserting one. In fact, for girls who play sports, tampons are often the best option. If your daughter wants to start using tampons, tell her to use the lowest absorbency she can based on her menstrual flow (many companies make junior tampons) and to change her tampon every four to eight hours.