• Karyoplasma
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    277 hours ago

    I used to have nosebleeds as a kid. I sometimes used my mom’s tampons and her reaction was: “That’s actually a good idea.”

    • @Brkdncr
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      96 hours ago

      Tampons absorb, which isn’t great if you need to help clot your leaky flesh. It’s better than nothing, but gauze or tissue would be better.

      • Karyoplasma
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        225 hours ago

        Tampons absorb to grow thicker and then staunch the bleeding by blocking it. It’s literally called a tamponade.

          • Makhno
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            3 hours ago

            Tamponade is what they drink in heaven on hot days.