Tampons are a very good option when it comes to hygienic point of view. Unlike pads, where the menstrual blood gets in contact with the skin around the pubic area, tampons don’t lead to this situation. No blood comes in contact with the skin as long as the tampon is not fully soaked with the blood.
it's kinda scary though but you need to be sure that you understand well the instructions on how to insert especially when it is your first time to try it.
when you really don't know how to wear it and you are unsure to do so for the first time, ask someone who uses tampons quite often on how to or just stick to pads.
I don't like using tampons, for me it's really not safe to use, I am more comfortable with sanitary pads.But it's just my opinion, I don't know with the others.