Abstract: A tampon insertion device comprising an elongated tube of spirally wound laminated paper construction provided with a domed insertion end defined by a series of generally hemispherically cupped petals. The petals are formed in a generally triangular configuration through the removal of tube material by appropriate punch and die apparatus. The insertion end of the tube, preferably prior to the defining of the petals in the tube end, is provided with longitudinal scores oriented to locate a single score extending centrally along each of the formed petals. Additionally, multiple circumferential scores are provided about the insertion end of the tube whereby each formed petal will incorporate multiple transversely extending scores.