Compactly assembled tampon applicator

A tampon applicator assembly of compact type is provided comprising an outer tube, an inner tube slidably nested therein and a tampon stored inside of the inner tube. A small portion of the tampon protruding from a proximal end of the inner tube. The inner tube has to be partially withdrawn from the outer tube in the distal direction until the proximal end of the inner tube will be placed behind the distal end of the tampon. To prevent distal movement of the tampon relative to the outer tube during the partial withdrawal the outer tube comprises a holding means. The holding means comprises at least one set of circumferentially located stiff cogs fixed to the inner surface of the outer tube. Each cog has at least one biting edge pressed against the side surface of the protruding portion of the tampon when the applicator is completely assembled.