Why is a tampon called a "tampon"? do you tamp it on? was it the name of the inventor? what?
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tam·pon
n.
A plug of absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to check a flow of blood or to absorb secretions, especially one designed for insertion into the vagina during menstruation.
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[French, from Old French. See tampion.]
tam·pi·on
A plug or cover for the muzzle of a cannon or gun to keep out dust and moisture.
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[Middle English, from Old French tampon, variant of tapon, rag for stopping a hole, of Germanic origin.]
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The invention of the tampon is credited to Dr. Earle Haas although historians believe that the idea has been around for thousands of years.
As for why the name is 'tampon' I really do not know. I suppose it just sounds better than calling it 'bloodplug' or something equally tacky.
ur supposet to put it on your priviate part
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