Tampons... is there a tampon that you can use for night time?

Okay, so like, technically, you can use tampons at night, but it's not always the best idea. Doctors and tampon makers say you shouldn't leave a tampon in for more than 8 hours, and most people sleep longer than that, so it's super important to put a fresh one in right before bed and take it out as soon as you wake up. Seriously, if you're sleeping like 9 or 10 hours, a tampon isn't gonna cut it.

The main thing is to avoid leaving it in for too long because that can lead to something super rare but really serious called Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). It's really, really rare, but it's why they tell you not to leave tampons in for too long, so it's better to be safe than sorry.

What to use instead for overnight

For overnight, most people just use pads! They're literally made for sleeping, and you don't have to worry about how long they've been in. There are even special "overnight" pads that are longer and have more coverage in the back so you don't leak. Period underwear is also amazing for night time because it feels just like normal undies but soaks everything up.

So, if you're worried about leaks or just want to be totally safe, pads or period underwear are usually the way to go for sleeping.