Tampon facts for kids
Tampons are masses of absorbent material that are put into a body cavity to absorb body fluid. The most common type is put in a woman's vagina to absorb menstrual fluid.
Tampons were first used as medical devices in the 18th century. They date back thousands of years.
Etymology
Historically, the word "tampon" originated from the medieval French word "tampion", meaning a piece of cloth to stop a hole, a stamp, plug, or stopper.
See also
In Spanish: Tampón higiénico para niños
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