Form your non-dominant hand into an "O" shape or a loose fist, holding it in front of your chest with the palm facing inward or slightly down. Form a "1" handshape with your dominant hand, keeping only the index finger extended. Push your dominant index finger upward through the bottom opening of your non-dominant hand. This single upward motion mimics the action of inserting a tampon.
Sign 'YOU', 'HAVE', and then the sign for 'TAMPON' by pushing your dominant index finger up into your non-dominant 'O' handshape. Remember to raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', 'NEED', 'BUY', 'TAMPON', and 'STORE'. When signing 'TAMPON', ensure the upward motion of the index finger is clear and deliberate. You do not need to sign a plural marker; the context implies it.
Sign 'TAMPON' followed by 'WHERE'. Furrow your eyebrows while signing 'WHERE' to show it is a wh-question. Keep your non-dominant hand steady as a base during the sign for tampon.
Sign 'YOU', 'HAVE', and then the sign for 'TAMPON' by pushing your dominant index finger up into your non-dominant 'O' handshape. Remember to raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', 'NEED', 'BUY', 'TAMPON', and 'STORE'. When signing 'TAMPON', ensure the upward motion of the index finger is clear and deliberate. You do not need to sign a plural marker; the context implies it.
Sign 'TAMPON' followed by 'WHERE'. Furrow your eyebrows while signing 'WHERE' to show it is a wh-question. Keep your non-dominant hand steady as a base during the sign for tampon.
Not at all. ASL is a very direct language, and everyday hygiene products are discussed openly and practically when needed. There is no need to feel embarrassed when using the proper, standard sign for a tampon.
You can certainly fingerspell it, especially if you forget the sign or are emphasizing the specific brand or word. However, the sign shown here is widely understood in the Deaf community and is much faster to use in everyday conversation.
The non-dominant 'O' hand typically faces inward toward your body or slightly sideways. The most important aspect is that the opening of the 'O' is accessible from the bottom so your dominant index finger can easily push up through it.
