is it bad to wear a light tampon for 12 hours?

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Very bad, tampons are a risk to your vaginal health no matter how long you leave them in for because they prevent your vagina from cleaning itself, absorb discharge that can lead to vaginal splitting as well as irritation, give bacteria a pores area to multiply upon, also with commercial tampons there are added risks from the materials used making them more absorbent and chemicals that can irritate, effect bacterial balance in the vagina and enter into your blood stream. Tampons are not hygienic, as someone has already pointed out essentially you are leaving decomposing material, as well as bacteria and dirt, within your vagina.

The longer you leave a tampon in the greater the risk of infection, vaginal splitting, chemical exposure and of course toxic shock syndrome. Using organic tampons such as Natracare, sponge tampons such as Jade & Pearl or homemade tampons limit your risks because they are made from natural materials and do not contain chemicals.
http://www.natracare.com
http://www.jadeandpearl.com

The only menstrual options you can leave in for that length of time are menstrual cups, because they don't prevent vaginal functions and don't give bacteria a place to multiply as tampons do. Options such as bell-shaped cups, diaphragms used as menstrual cups or softcups can all be left in for up to 12 hours without risk, as well as used when you are not menstruating, at night and during activities such as swimming or even penetrative penis to vaginal sex if using a softcup or diaphragm as menstrual cup.

http://www.divacup.com
http://www.keeper.com
http://www.mooncup.co.uk
http://www.lunette.fi
http://www.softcup.com

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