GirlsLife.com - How do I insert a tampon?

How to put in a tampon:
1)Take your tampon. Before you insert it, go to the bathroom and wipe so that you dont pee on the tampon(thats gross for when you have to take it out) or drip urine on your hand.
2)Unwrap the tampon and find a postion squating or with one foot elevated. I prefer squating in a hovering over the toilet way because it makes the process easier.
3) With one hand, hold the tampon, and with the other find the opening to your vagina. If you need to, hold the tampon of to the side of your hand (kind of in your fingers... key point is to spread open the vagina a little bit, however you do it.) and use both hands to find the opening. it is the second hole, after where the pee comes out, and don't be afraid to use a hand mirror if you are having trouble.
4)Once you have the opening, spread it out a tiny bit so it's easier
5)take the applicator, and push up into your vagina, but don't push the applicator too far(halfway). leave a little out still. It should slide pretty easily. It shouldn't be terrible pain, either.
6)Once you have the applicator in about halfway, push the insert part on the back until the tubes are inside of each other.
7)Remove the applicator and insert so only the string is hanging from your body.

AND THATS IT! Tell me how this works for you, if it was confussing, etc.

Tips:
.To start out, use a light tampon or a slim if you can find one, then move on to thicker applicators.
.A tampon, if inserted correctly, will not hurt. If it does, it probably isn't in far enough and you should try again.
.A tampon might be a little hard to put in on your first day of you period because it isn't as lubricated.
.If you go to change your tampon and there is not one there, you MUST tell your mother, chances are it fell out, but tell her anyway.
.Don't leave a tampon in for more than 4 hours, and use a pad to sleep in to be on the safe side.

I hope this was helpful. Contact me if you need more help, I'm confident you can get it!

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i tried putting in a tampon today but i couldn't even get it in!! i wuz relaxing the best i could, but it hurt and wouldn't go in!! what am i doing wrong?

Hey girl! Sometimes you have to be a little wet to get it in. If you are completely dry, it can be extremely painful to put in. Just try to relax some more.

xoxo

Liz

Liz L.

by biffo on 7/11/2010 8:59:18 PM

mod mod mod i put in a tampon and i don't know, when i'm moving around it feels like it's sliding out but it's not. i'm worried that it will slide out and show through my leotard during practice later! do u think i put it in wrong or am i just worrying too much?

Hey girl! I would try doing some lounges and squats, and see if it stays in place. You may be just a little uncomfortable, if wearing one is new for you. Tampons when worn right should not be able to be felt, and should be completely inside(except for the string) to be secure.

Megan R.

by dashor on 7/7/2010 5:02:44 PM

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Ok so "Auntie Flo" is going to be visting me tommorow and Im going to a picnic and want to try and wear a tampon ,but one:Im scared ,and two:I cant get it in all the way and it HURTS! Im gonna be doing a lot of running around and I like waddle when I wear a pad because Im afraid it might leak.And I kinda need to learn how to wear a tampon for swimming class in MS next year...any tips on getting it in all the way?And why dose it hurt so much?!

Hey girl, It's hard to do, but the most important thing when putting in a tampon is to relax because if your muscles are tensed up, you aren't able to get it in. That's why it hurts so much- your muscles are tensing together and not allowing a very big space for it to go, so when you try to push it in, it is painful. So try not to think about how worried you are when you put it in, and you'll know when it's all the way in.

Vanessa J.

by Dogyocatyo on 7/3/2010 1:15:53 AM

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I might be going swimming tomorrow. I'm going to my best friend's house, and when we were making the plans, I totally forgot that I was on my period. I've never used a tampon before. I've tried, but I couldn't get it in. My flow has been getting lighter, so I think it's almost over. I don't know what to do! should I just not swim, and just tan ? I'll try inserting a tampon again, but what if I can't?? What do I do?):

You could try that again — it's really important to stay relaxed because otherwise it can't get in. Otherwise, though, I don't think there's much you can do about swimming. Your friend will probably understand if you want to do something else while you're at her house instead!

by a7xisamazing on 7/3/2010 1:04:45 AM

MOD MOD MOD!! I'm very confused on how to use applicators on the tampoon. I have never used an tampoon before. I read the instructions on the box but it didn't say anything about the applicator. Does it just come out when you put the tampoon in or do you have to pull it out? Thanks.

It's hard to explain exactly, but you do have to remove the applicator. It should come out easily once you have inserted the tampon. With some practice, you'll get it!

Marie H.

by creativekid123 on 7/1/2010 6:45:43 PM

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So I'm almost 17 and I still use pads! The thing is, I don't really want to use tampons, but I feel like I should. I think putting something "up there" just seems awkward and weird. I got my period when I was really young (10) so I've been using pads for quite some time, but I feel like they're for beginners and I should be using tampons... but I'm more comfortable with pads.
I guess my point is: do I have to use tampons? Is it weird to just wear pads for the rest of my life? Thanks.

Hey girly, I totally get where you're coming from. It's fine to use pads instead of tampons -- it's your body, and completely your decision! Using pads or tampons doesn't really have anything to do with how old you are or how long you've had your period, but what you're most comfortable with! Personally, I prefer pads to tampons!

Alissa S.

by purplestreakpunk on 6/28/2010 1:30:50 PM

This is gunna sound weird... But I used a tampon the other day and when I went to take it out I guess I didnt get it in far enough or my flow wasnt heavy enough and it hurt really bad taking it out? Why is that? And is there any way to make that stop? Because now I'm scared to use them again... THANKS!

by hotshot655 on 6/27/2010 11:13:00 PM