It is essential that these be kept separate from regular tampons.

Haha. Nice comment to start my morning with, thanks. :D

Not essential for Bond though.

They have to be able to fool the henchwomen of their enemies, so like the cigarette-gun, it needs to be in a box with regulars so it doesn't get taken away from Bond by the Villain and they can then use it for something cool, after which they make a bad pun.

James Bond - 1967 You Only Live Twice Cigarette Gun