Do not try to use a spoon, a chopstick, or a coat hanger. I’m looking at you, MacGyver. These are not designed for internal retrieval and can cause injury. Also, do not get out the vacuum cleaner. Yes, someone has tried this. Please, I beg you, stop.
And for the love of all that is comfortable, do not leave it in there for a week hoping it will dissolve or “go away.” It won’t. It will become a science experiment you don’t want. Tampons are designed to stay put for up to eight hours, not eight days.
If you leave it in for too long, you risk Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), which is rare but serious. Symptoms include fever, rash, muscle aches, and dizziness. If you feel like you have the flu and you remember a tampon from last week, go to the ER.
The "Oops, I Forgot" Solution
If you simply forgot your tampon was in there (hello, busy life), and it’s been a day or two, don’t panic. Just remove it. Wash your hands. Then, maybe schedule a follow-up with your gyno to make sure everything is clean and happy. You’re not a bad person; you’re a busy person.
How To Get A Stuck Tampon Out Of You – XIOBLM
One trick some people swear by: push like you’re pooping. Seriously. By bearing down slightly, you can move the tampon lower in the canal, making it easier to grab. It’s the same principle as giving birth to a very small, cotton baby.
