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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 I have tried using a tampon alot of times but it never works i try pushing it ins at all different angles and different positions but when I get so far it hurts a little and now I have a swim meet and need to put one in but I can't what can I do???

Hey girly,
It's time to get your mom or another older girl in on this one. She'll be able to make sure that you're doing everything right and tell you what's normal about the pain you are feeling.


Catie C.

by olympians on 6/15/2011 2:45:20 PM

 
 

i am so scaried do not have not got my period yet but i cold get it any day now . i just opened a box of tampons an hour ago to reed directions now i am relly scared

by pixie72 on 6/5/2011 10:32:16 PM

 
 

@ cookiemonsterxox
Thank you for asking all your questions! I have used pads since I started my period years ago, but I'm finally fed up! I want to go swimming this summer and not have to worry about it. The questions you ask, even the embarassing ones, are completely normal! I am glad you ask them so I don't have to! I have tried to insert tampons a few times, but it always hurts. I really just can't relax. I'm going to keep trying I guess.

by dolphingrl on 5/31/2011 3:33:18 PM

 
 



MOD
Yes, I was making sure I put the applicator in until my fingers were touching (while holding onto the 'grip' area thing). Then when it's there, I push it.
Also, I tried again, and I'm not sure if it just felt like it, but when I pushed the applicator part (the part you actually push), it felt more like the bigger part was coming a little farther out, rather than the smaller tube actually going in. I'm not sure if that was actually happen, but it felt like it. And I was making sure to hold it in there firmly, but that's kinda what it felt like.




hey! if you notice discomfort later than you most likely didn't quite get it. don't worry with practice you will! 
Helen S.

by cookiemonsterxox on 5/14/2011 8:59:09 PM

 
 



MOD
I've been trying more tampons today.
I tried 5 or 6 and I couldn't get any of them. They were feeling uncomfortable, so I had to take them out.
I got one in, but it kinda feels like it's sliding out.
I got one in last night that felt like it was sliding out, and it really did slide out.
I swear, I just can not get them in far enough. I've tried so many times, and everytime, it's not in far enough.
I've tried sitting on the toilet, I've tried one foot up on the toilet and tub, and I've even tried laying down. I just can't get it. I make sure I'm all relaxed and everything too, but it's never in far enough. I can't go in any farther or it hurts.
What am I doing wrong?
And yes, I am doing it with an angle, not going straight in.




Are you making sure the applicator goes in until your fingers touch your body?




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by cookiemonsterxox on 5/13/2011 8:32:30 PM

 
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