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How Do I Use a Tampon?

 
 

Where do I insert a tampon? I have not had my period yet but I do not want to ask my mom. Please help!

-Tampon Troubles
 
Dear Tampon Troubles,
 
Inserting a tampon for the first time doesn’t have to be a mystery—especially when you have help. Everyone finds it a bit confusing the first time, and then it’s like brushing your teeth or anything else. I asked my mom for guidance and she was totally happy to help.
 
When the time comes, it may not be so bad to ask your mom for some tips—after all, she’s been doing this for years. But there are directions in the box of tampons, and possibly even a diagram. The directions will probably say to insert the tampon at a certain angle, but keep in mind that our bodies are all different, so you should try different angles until you get it lined up correctly to go in without pain.
 
All you’ve gotta do is insert the applicator, holding on to the top half, and push the bottom half in (that pushes the actual tampon into your vagina) and then pull out the cardboard or plastic applicator . Make sure the string is hanging out of your vagina so that you can pull it out again. You can also use a tampon without an applicator, but that may be trickier for the first time.
 

If you do feel pain, don’t force it. Maybe you want to start with pads and work up to tampons. And asking for help is not as terrible as it may seem!

BY LINDSEY SILKEN ON 10/11/2010 7:00:00 AM

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MOD MOD MOD! Okay so I have had my period for a few months now, and I really want to try a tampon because pads are annoying because I hate the feeling of having the actual blood coming out of me.. Soo I have a few questions. Do you think I should start wearing tampons or keep using pads? What is the longest I can wear a tampon because I want to go to school without changing it and I have school for about 7 1/2 hours until I actually get home. Also, will it hurt? Can you feel it when it is inside of you? Thank you!!!!




Hey girlie,

Switching from pads to tampons is a personal choice, so no one can make that decision but you! Personally, I use tampons and can't believe I EVER used pads - they're so much better! Cleaner, more comfy, easier to deal with. It's recommended that you only wear tampons for about 4-6 hours. Sometimes you have to change them more often than that if your flow is heavy. So you'll probably have to hit the bathroom at school at least once during the day when you have your period! (But you probably would have to with pads anyway.) If you feel uncomfy with it, try stopping by the nurse's office and asking if you can use the restroom there. It'll give you a sec to breathe and relax without worrying about people in the other stalls! If you insert a tampon properly, you will not feel it inside you. You'll know it's there, but it won't hurt and it won't feel uncomfy. Honestly, sometimes I forget I have my period! It might feel a little uncomfy when you insert/remove the tampons for the first few times because your muscles "down there" have to get used to them. But as you keep using them, your bod will adjust and it will be super easy! Smile I really recommend them!
Lauren C.

by GorillaGirl14 on 6/3/2012 11:48:32 AM

 
 

Ive hade my period for almost a year and don't get pms cramps or any of that stuff

by Farmer16 on 3/21/2012 9:06:52 PM

 
 

You just have to suck it up and ask your mom. she had to go through the exact same thing when she was our age and she probably remembers it. i just walked up to my mom and was like "I just i just got my period". she was cool about it.

by jburnett on 10/20/2011 4:59:31 PM

 
 



Mod Mod Mod
I just got my period this week and i do Cross Country
so do you think i should start wearing a tampon to practice?




Yes Smile




Brittany G. 
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by alanatocrazzy on 9/27/2011 9:20:52 PM

 
 

those look un comforble ill just wear pad

by HotPink202 on 8/22/2011 7:48:44 AM

 
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