Die Erfindung löst die Aufgabe, einen Tampon (1) mit einem Hohlraum zur Aufnahme einer Kapsel zur Verfügung zu stellen. Die Kapsel kann beispielsweise ein Vibrationselement enthalten. Ser Hohlraum ist durch einen auf mindestens einer Seite offenen Hohlkörper (5) gebildet, der auf mindestens einem Teil seiner Länge vom saugfähigen Material (2) umgeben, vorzugsweise umwickelt ist.The tampon comprises a cavity for receiving a capsule, where the tampon is made of an absorbent material. The cavity is formed by a hollow body (5) that is open on one side and is surrounded, by the absorbent material, on a part of its length. The hollow body comprises a retaining unit for the capsule absorbed in its interior of the hollow body. The retaining unit is formed as a circumferential groove and a detent. The groove is arranged in the interior of the cavity. The detent is arranged at a free end of a spring tongue. The tampon comprises a cavity for receiving a capsule, where the tampon is made of an absorbent material. The cavity is formed by a hollow body (5) that is open at one side and is surrounded, by the absorbent material, on a part of its length. The hollow body comprises a retaining unit for the capsule absorbed in its interior of the hollow body. The retaining unit is formed as a circumferential groove and a detent. The groove is arranged in the interior of the cavity. The detent is arranged at a free end of a spring tongue. The hollow body further comprises an anchoring element (7) embedded in the absorbent material, and a perforated outer surface. The anchoring element is longitudinally formed, is oriented parallel to a longitudinal axis of the hollow body, and is connected to an end portion of the hollow body. The hollow body is equipped, on its inner surface, with an antimicrobial agent. An independent claim is included for an apparatus for removing a capsule arranged in a tampon.
