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Q: Tomorrow i am going to the beach, so my mum and I went shopping yesterday to get me tampons. I have never used them before, so this was my first time. We got the smallest size possible.
This morning after I had a shower, i tried to use the tampon. I did exactly what it said (i washed my hands and put my leg up on the bath, I did everything properly!) but I couldnt get the tampon in me.
It was like I didn't have a hole or there was some wall blocking me. It was really frustrating!
I thought that this might happen because once I read that good practise for using a tampon is to use your finger, so I tried that a while ago and couldn't get my finger in.

This is kinda embarassing, but it is also frustrating because I need to use a tampon for the beach tomorrow!

Please help me find a way to use it easier, and also if anyone could answer why it won't go in?

The first time I put a tampon in was an hour before I was going to my aunts to go swimming.
Don't forget, even if you don't think your muscles are tensed up, try this anyway.

Take a Deep breath before putting it in. Also, I used Playtex Easy Glide the Junior Size. I think the junior size is perfect for any age girl to put a tampon in. They are sooo skinny they go right up. Yes, I know you may have to change it twice as much cuz your flow is probably heavier. That's when you move up sizes until you find your perfect one. Before you know it you'll be a pro at tampons.

P.S. I still wear pads like all the time. To me its easier to change in school and work and stuff but when I'm in a situtation like the beach or whatever atleast I know I am able to still swim and do sports.