Ok so here is the problem: I am really scared to put anything in my vagina. I just turned 13 and in 7th grade. Don't worry i'm not plannin' to have sex anytime soon but I really want to use tampons. But the thought of putting anything inside of me just makes me shiver and I get uncomfortable just thinking about it. Like, when I read questions on here about people fingering I think to myself wouldn't that hurt more than feel good. And also I'm really scared about that first time when I put something up there and it hurts and I bleed! Yeah and also I tried to look to see what whole it goes in for when I do work up the courage, but even after reading all articles on periods I STILL can't tell where it goes! Any advice!!??!?!
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category? Maybe give some free advice about: Health? Rosalina answered Wednesday May 9 2007, 6:52 am: I'm not exactly sure how I figured out where to put it, but I know that it took multiple tries. No, it doesn't really hurt. The only reason it would is if its not in all the way. As for the whole breaking thing; I didn't even realize it was broken. Unless you're very rough, tampons won't break it, and if they do, its kind of impossible to tell with the normal blood. Just relax, and if all else fails, ask the school nurse. She'll be happy to help you, and they tend to be very nice.
oh yeah, and the first time you wear them, wear a pad too, because some girls are really heavy, and need both.
feel better?
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iliveadream answered Wednesday May 9 2007, 6:07 am: Calm down, it's alright. Girls use tampons all the time and trust me, it doesn't hurt. The first couple of times you use one it will feel kind've strange because you aren't used to it, but you'll get used to it just like everything else. There is a hole down there that you stick it in. If you put it in the wrong place, you will know it for sure because it will hurt. Also, there is typically a sheet of paper inside of the tampon box that gives you step to step details on how to use it and where it goes. Make sure to read that if you have further information. It's alright to be nervous, I was once and I can assure you that you aren't the only one. =] [ iliveadream's advice column | Ask iliveadream A Question ]
ChinUp123 answered Wednesday May 9 2007, 1:24 am: Just relax. Once you stop thinking about how 'weird' it is to put things up there, it's not that bad. Yes, there are times putting a tampon hurts, but that's because you either put it in wrong or you have the wrong absorbancy. Maybe try some Slim Fits from Playtex (I think they're catered to teens). You should try to lightest absorbancy (it says it on the packaging on whether it is light, medium, or heavy). I guess its almost like trial and error in the beginning until you get used to it then itll come to you easily. As for having sex and all that other stuff, the right time will come. I'm not gonna lie it does hurt the first time, but if ur with the right person (that treats you right) he'll do whatever he can to make easier for you. Make sure when you put in a tampon though you are actually menstruating, because if you're not that will DEFINITELY HURT!!! the worst thing you can do is put anything (tampon or whatever) when its dry up there. [ ChinUp123's advice column | Ask ChinUp123 A Question ]
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