So, while a tampon can get wedged in, it is always possible to remove it from the vagina. A tampon can become stuck in the vaginal canal as a result of a person: inserting a new tampon before removing the old one. having intercourse without first removing a tampon.

Can a tampon get stuck out of reach?

So let me just start with the good news: NOPE! A tampon CANNOT get lost in your body. Even though your vagina connects your outside parts with the “inside” of your body, there's basically a dead end at the top of the vagina - it's called your cervix, and there's no way a tampon can go past that.

How long can a tampon be stuck in you?

It can happen if you're not careful, it's a little scary, but it will come out. Allowing a tampon to stay inside you for more than 8 hours is not advisable, as this can lead to infection or Toxic Shock Syndrome.