Abstract: A catamenial tampon of compressed absorbent material manufactured in such a way, that a bulge is created in the center area of said tampon, said bulge having part of the fibers loosened creating therewith a softer surface on the bulge compared with the harder sections of the two neighboring cylindrical areas, whereby irritation of the vagina walls is avoided.Catamenial Tampon for digital insertion with a bulge in the middle area.