I usually use pads out of the fear I've had of of using a tampon... I have attempted using them a few times in the past but didn't like the feeling... I recently tried using them again but the thing is I can FEEL them even when I push the applicator as far up and in as possible, is this normal? I heard it should feel like you're wearing nothing when you have a tampon in... plus when I push the second part of the applicator I get this uncomfy pressure which feels weird... and when I take them out (this is usually right after I put them in because I can feel them) - it takes alot of tugging and feels abit horrible too!
Is this right?
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category? Maybe give some free advice about: Health? ceece answered Friday July 1 2005, 7:47 pm: When your tampon is positioned correctly you shouldn't be able to feel it, so the fact that you're experiencing discomfort means that you're not putting it in properly. Don't worry because it takes practise to get it right.
Try to relax when you're putting it in because being tensed-up can make it sore. Buy the smallest ones you can get to start with (lowest absorbency ones) and follow the insetion instructions on the pack. Remember not to push it straight up - position the tampon at a slight angle towards your back so that it goes in correctly. When it's in properly you will be able to get up and walk around without even being aware of it.
Persevere with it and you'll eventually get the hang of it. Good luck! [ ceece's advice column | Ask ceece A Question ]
askmex3 answered Friday July 1 2005, 4:33 pm: Maybe you should try a diff brand or size tampon, probably smaller. If its still uncomftorable just go back to pads..no biggie!
Missy6214 answered Friday July 1 2005, 3:28 pm: hey there i have been through this too now are you using a too big of a tampon maybe you should start out with a light. so there wont be as much pressure and it wont be so horrible i hope this helps [ Missy6214's advice column | Ask Missy6214 A Question ]
SaraLee answered Friday July 1 2005, 3:26 pm: Okay Yes it is normal for the first time. It's because you do not know how to use them yet. It might be because you put it in a wrong way...like to far to the left or to the right. The first time I used them I put it to the right and omg it hurt so bad to sit and stand and move and ya it was painful but I had taken it out and when I did it hurt SOOO bad. It's because it was dry and I was dry inside. That is the only reason it hurts when you take it out. I tried my second time and put it straight down and pushed all the way up. I felt good because I couldnt feel anything and now I don't even think I could go back to pads..Pads can give you yeast infection and a VERY VERY nasty odor, even if you got a smelly kind of pad. Well I hope you try again and I hope it is successful. Good luck, inform me if it works. [ SaraLee's advice column | Ask SaraLee A Question ]
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