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tampons
14/f
I really want to try tampons, because pads are so not my things. they are messy, big, noisy and just bad.
so i talked to my mom about starting them and yesterday we tried, but i chickened out when it touch me.
i really want to try them, but I'm so scared. I don't know why, but it's keeping me away from trying them.
I HAVE to try them today. It's my last chance because next period will be too late for me (don't ask)
any way I can be brave about this? any tips to make it easier?
thanks!
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You might want to look into Menstrual Cups (reusuable) or Sea Sponges that are meant for vaginal use and easier to insert than a tampon. It's an option at least over pads for handling your period.
The following information is quoted from Scarleteen.com about these devices and what they do.
DEFINITIONS FROM SCARLETEEN: "Sea Sponges: For many years I used small sponges (you can get them in the cosmetics section of your health food store or at a bath store) instead of tampons. They're recyclable, natural, and all you do is insert them inside your vagina, then to change them, pull it out, clean it before reuse, and put in a fresh one as need be. This is a good alternative if you feel "poked" by tampons, or are looking for an alternative that creates less waste. Lunapads carries them.
DEFINITIONS FROM SCARLETEEN:
Menstrual Cups: The Divacup, Keeper and Instead (which you can get at drug stores) are another fantastic choice if you want something insertable. These are not as easy to insert as tampons or sponges, but many women find they work very well, and enjoy them because they do not have to worry about the possibility of TSS as they do with tampons. To insert a cup, you simply squeeze its sides and slide it into your vagina. If it is placed right, you shouldn't feel it at all. It may be helpful to use a little lubricant (like KY Jelly) to insert it.
STILL SCARLETEEN DEF:
The Divacup and the Keeper are generally better for most women than Instead -- they're just engineered in a much smarter way -- and they're also reusable, and can be used for years, so you'll save big bucks on menstrual products, and do the planet a favor, if you invest in a long-term cup, rather than a disposable. As an extra bonus, because they contain flow -- rather than absorb flow and vaginal fluids like tampons -- they can help with cramping.
MENSTRUAL CUPS ON WIKIPEDIA:
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Hope this helps. Like the other person said, with tampons as long as you relax, take your time and don't tense up you will be okay. Putting some KY Jelly or Vaseline on the applicator may help with insertion from what i've read.
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just think of how much better it is than a pad! pads are like diapers tampons you cant even feel and
IT DOESNT HURT
i swear to you it doesnt.
dont be scared just close your eyes and do it.
youll be great
-mari :D
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