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MOXIE'S ORGANIC EDGE
Made from a single material: 100% organic cotton.
Grown without pesticides, chemical fertilisers and made without chlorine bleach & dioxins, we use nothing but organic cotton from cover, to core, to string.
Our tampons are also Australian Certified Organic (ACO), so you can be sure that what you're putting in your body meets some of the world's strictest standards for organic products.
Fluff-proof protection.
Moxie tampons have an organic cotton cover encasing the inner core to help keep the fibres in place and to help make the tampons a little easier to insert (because no one likes fluffy, scratchy tamps).
Wrapped in recyclable paper (not plastic).
Sometimes, what's on the outisde is just as important as what's on the inside. Where many others still use conventional plastic wraps that accumulate in landfill, we've opted for paper wrappers that can be recycled, giving them an extended life.
Place your Moxie tampon (and pad!) paper wrappers in any recycling bin, or wherever recycling facilities exist in your area.
CYCLE CHAT WITH MISS MOXIE
HOW TO INSERT A TAMPON
A SIMPLE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
Whether you're new to periods, a tampon beginner or just need a how-to refresher, here are the basics you need to know about using a tampon (full instructions in each pack).
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR TAMPON SIZE
KNOW YOUR FLOW
Always choose the lowest possible tampon absorbency, or the smallest size that best suits your flow. Tip: start small, and size up if you need.
FAQs
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Gently open your labia using your index and middle finger of one hand and with the other hand, insert the tip of the tampon into your vagina, angled towards your tailbone. Insert the tampon approximately the length of your index finger and leave the string hanging outside the entrance for easy removal.
Every pack of Moxie tampons comes with an instruction leaflet (with diagrams), but if you want to suss these out before you buy, check out our 'how-to insert a tampon' guide.
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Yes, you can pee with a tampon in. Women and those born with a uterus have three holes: the urethra (where you pee from, at the top just under the clitoris), the vagina, which is where your period flows from, and the anus, where you poop from. You may just want to tuck the string out of the way before hand so you don't get wee on it. Some people do prefer to remove their tampon before they pee and that's ok too - your body, your choice.
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Yes, anyone with a period can use tampons. There really isn't any reason why a beginner shouldn't use tampons, provided they understand how to use them and are comfortable doing so.
If you're new to tampons, we suggest trying the smallest size first as they may be easier to insert. Then as you get to understand your flow and feel more confident with tampon usage, you can switch to using a larger size or higher absorbency if you need to (though only ever use the lowest absorbency possible for your flow).
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Whilst there are no proven health 'benefits' to using organic tampons, organic cotton is grown without the use of pesticides and chemical fertilisers, so there's no chance of those ending up in your body through organic tampon usage. Some people also have skin sensitivities to synthetic fibres and so organic cotton might be a good option for them.
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If you think your tampon is stuck and you can't locate the string, try and reach inside your vagina with two fingers and try to gently pull it out. If you're really unable to reach or remove it (a squatting position or a leg up on a chair/toilet seat might help) see your Doctor or go to the ER ASAP - you don't want to leave that tampon in for any longer than 8hrs.
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Put simply, no. "Virginity" can mean whatever you want it to, but it is usually associated with having sex for the first time. Tampons are designed to manage period flow, and so whilst they may stretch or tear away the hymen (as do regular daily activities, like sports!), tampons can't "take" anything away from you.
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Gently open your labia using your index and middle finger of one hand and with the other hand, insert the tip of the tampon into your vagina, angled towards your tailbone. Insert the tampon approximately the length of your index finger and leave the string hanging outside the entrance for easy removal.
Every pack of Moxie tampons comes with an instruction leaflet (with diagrams), but if you want to suss these out before you buy, check out our 'how-to insert a tampon' guide.
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Yes, anyone with a period can use tampons. There really isn't any reason why a beginner shouldn't use tampons, provided they understand how to use them and are comfortable doing so.
If you're new to tampons, we suggest trying the smallest size first as they may be easier to insert. Then as you get to understand your flow and feel more confident with tampon usage, you can switch to using a larger size or higher absorbency if you need to (though only ever use the lowest absorbency possible for your flow).
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If you think your tampon is stuck and you can't locate the string, try and reach inside your vagina with two fingers and try to gently pull it out. If you're really unable to reach or remove it (a squatting position or a leg up on a chair/toilet seat might help) see your Doctor or go to the ER ASAP - you don't want to leave that tampon in for any longer than 8hrs.
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Yes, you can pee with a tampon in. Women and those born with a uterus have three holes: the urethra (where you pee from, at the top just under the clitoris), the vagina, which is where your period flows from, and the anus, where you poop from. You may just want to tuck the string out of the way before hand so you don't get wee on it. Some people do prefer to remove their tampon before they pee and that's ok too - your body, your choice.
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Whilst there are no proven health 'benefits' to using organic tampons, organic cotton is grown without the use of pesticides and chemical fertilisers, so there's no chance of those ending up in your body through organic tampon usage. Some people also have skin sensitivities to synthetic fibres and so organic cotton might be a good option for them.
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Put simply, no. "Virginity" can mean whatever you want it to, but it is usually associated with having sex for the first time. Tampons are designed to manage period flow, and so whilst they may stretch or tear away the hymen (as do regular daily activities, like sports!), tampons can't "take" anything away from you.
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