Tampons sizes correspond to flow absorption, rather than the size of the tampon itself. The absorbency of different sizes are: light (3mL), regular (5mL), and super (12mL). It's always best to choose ...

To insert a tampon, position it at a 45-degree angle, insert the tip fully, then push on the applicator. Choose a smaller tampon size if your period is light and a larger size if your period is heavy.

TikTok and Reddit users are accusing Tampax of shrinking their tampon sizes — but the brand tells PEOPLE sizing has remained consistent for decades A stock image of a woman holding a tampon Tampon ...