Bi-directionally positionable tampon

A tampon, comprising:

• an elastomeric ring comprising an inner surface, an outer surface, a first circular-shaped edge, and a second circular-shaped edge opposite the first circular-shaped edge, wherein the inner surface defines a central aperture;
• a covering attached to the elastomeric ring along the inner surface, the covering positioned within the central aperture with an entirety of the covering positioned between the first circular-shaped edge and the second circular-shaped edge, the covering comprising a first pervious layer and a second pervious layer at least partially defining a cavity therebetween, the first pervious layer and the second pervious layer being of a substantially same surface area, the first pervious layer comprising a first pervious material and the second pervious layer comprising a second pervious material;
• and
• an absorbent pad floatingly positioned within the cavity and substantially centered between the first circular-shaped edge and the second circular-shaped edge;
• wherein a first portion of the inner surface extends beyond the first pervious layer to the first circular-shaped edge to define a first collection chamber bounded by the first portion of the inner surface and the first pervious layer;
• and
• wherein a second portion of the inner surface extends beyond the second pervious layer to the second circular-shaped edge to define a second collection chamber bounded by the second portion of the inner surface and the second pervious layer.