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I can't get the hang of tampons

 
 
 
I’ve been on my period for two-and-a-half years and I want to use tampons but every time I try to put one in, it hurts. Is this normal? How do I put one in without hurting?

 

Not to worry, using tampons for the first time is tricky for lots of gals. It’s normal for it to hurt until you get the hang of it. Definitely don’t force something that doesn’t feel right, though.

 

The trick may be the position you’re in (you can try lying down, standing up or squatting). Or it may be the angle that you’re holding the tampon. Our bodies are all different, so while you should use the guide that comes in the box of tampons, realize that your bod might need more or less of an angle.

 

Practice makes perfect, and you’ll eventually get the hang of it! And don't hesitate to ask your mom for help--she's been there and is sure to be able to give you a hand. Good luck, babe.

BY LINDSEY SILKEN ON 12/21/2010 5:35:00 PM

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Hey could it hurt because of your hymen? That is why my best friend rfuses to use tampons.

by *gabs*! on 12/28/2010 9:20:40 PM

 
 

Hey i'm 12 (13 in may) i asked my mom about tampons and when i could using them, and she went crazy. She said that wat was i thinking about putting something in there that doesn't belong. wat do i do?

by 3mily on 12/28/2010 7:17:11 PM

 
 

Tampons don't hurt me at all,not really sure if that's normal....

by oliviasayshi13 on 12/28/2010 7:04:09 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD! Okay, so I've had my period for 3 years now and always have used pads. My period is always very heave and usually goes through the pad onto my underwear and sometime throught my pants. I want to start using tampons because of this, plus I play on a travel softball team so I'm always playing which makes it even worse. My mom said I would when I turn 14 (which will be in March) but I heard you can get a serious infection or something from tampons. I know absolutely nothing about this but now I'm scared to use them. Can you explain this infection? And am I going to get it if I use them? Please answer as soon as possible! Thanks! Smile

 

The infection that people worry about getting from tampons is Toxic Shock Syndrome, or TSS.  You can get the deets about it here:  http://www.girlslife.com/post/2008/07/31/TSS-Tampons.aspx.  The good news is, you can help prevent it by changing your tampon every four hours and using the lowest absorbency possible for your bod.  I know it sounds scary, but tampons are truly safe (otherwise women wouldn't use them at all!). 

Marie H.

by gleek97 on 12/27/2010 10:57:40 PM

 
 

I'm just scared of putting it in and not being able to get it out. O_O I'm really good at thinking of worst-case-scenarios. Not the talent I'd been hoping for. :/

by Superleigh50 on 12/27/2010 8:11:34 PM

 
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