If you're here because you just realized your tampon has been stuck inside you, don't panic. Seriously, it's actually so common (and not to mention, treatable), that there's a name for it: retained ...

According to Dr. Arumala, tampons most often feel stuck due to a lack of lubrication — meaning, the tampon hasn't absorbed enough blood for it to slide out easily. This can happen if you try to remove ...

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