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Periods and stuff: What would you recomend ; tampons or pads?
13/F
I got a couple of questions about this kinda stuff, do you guys mind answering them?
1. Does you hymen break if you use tampons, just like having sex?
2. What would you recomend ; tampons or pads?
3. I've been getting discharge (not too heavy) nearly every day since 5th April, and i'm kinda worried; anything i can do/is it alright?
4. Is there any signs if i'm gonna start soon, cos i'm kinda worried about it?
Thanks lol :D
BTW should this question be in sex or somethin else lol ? thnx xx
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1) your hymen can break when using a tampon. not always but for different people it can.
2)until i was 15 i used pads because my mom would never let me wear tampons but now i use tampons. tampons are muchhh easyer. you can just totally forget about your period for a couple of hours.
3)you cant really control your discharge, but during some time of your period cycle, it does happen. totally normal.
4)dont worry about getting your period. everyone gets it and theres nothing to worry about. of course its suck and its annoying but its no biggy. you just have to get used to it.
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1) Um... not usually. It shouldn't
2) At first, I recommend wearing pads, then working your way up to tampons
3) Yeah, it's totally fine! If it becomes really bad you can usually wear a pad and it not as wet!
4) Yeah, you should be getting headaches, cramps, your boobs may groww larger!, it depends!
(BTW- its fine..i put all my questions about sex, or periods, or anything like that in here!
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I think it's great that you are asking questions before experiencing your period so you are well prepared for it. You should always research as much as you can about your body so you know what should be expected :)
To briefly answer your questions and include some tid-bits of information for further reference:
1. Your hymen can possibly break when inserting a tampon. Usually it only stretches the hymen a bit, but not all women are created equal and some just don't have as much elasticity as others. Some are so elastic-like that they can stretch enough to allow a penis to enter.
The hymen (or "cherry" as some younger generations refer to it as) usually has a small hole in it as it is. A hymen is made of very thin tissue and it is fairly easy to tear or stretch. It's located at the entrance to the vagina so, actually, it isn't inside of the vagina. The hole is there to allow menstrual blood to escape the body and is usually too small to accommodate an entire penis to enter the vagina without stretching/tearing.
It is rare but some females are born with an imperforate hymen--or a hymen with no opening. A doctor will do a simple surgery to create a hole in the hymen of these newborn females so that blood from later menstrual cycles does not back up into the body.
2. I definately recommend pads for your menstrual cycle. Pads can be worn during light days, heavy days, and even simple discharge days. Tampons can only be worn during your actual period or your risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome increases dramatically. You also do not need to worry about waking in the middle of the night to change your pad if you're not a heavy bleeder; however, with tampons they MUST be changed every 6 - 8 hours or bacteria will multiply so quickly it can cause some severe problems.
Symptoms of TSS include high fever, vomiting or diarrhea, severe muscle aches, a feeling of extreme weakness or dizziness, and a rash that looks like a sunburn. If you ever have these symptoms while wearing a tampon, remove it and tell an adult immediately. Have someone take you to the nearest emergency room as soon as possible.
The longer you leave a tampon in, the higher risk of TSS you are taking. Bacteria begin to grow in the warm, moist environment of your vagina. These bacteria can grow within the tampon, enter the body from inside the vagina, then invade the bloodstream, releasing toxins that can cause a very severe, life-threatening illness.
Tampons also pull a bit of your vaginal lining out when being removed, believe it or not. This is why many women who use tampons aren't as sensitive as they once were inside of their vaginas and why many tampon-users suffer from yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis. The tampon also can leave particles behind from it, causing bacteria and yeast to grow on it. Another case is that women are frequently needing to purchase personal lubricant for sexual activities because their bodies have stopped producing enough natural lubricant to engage in such activities without problems.
Here are some good websites about why women should stay clear of tampon-usage. Theses sites are pretty darn interesting:
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3. Your discharge is probably just starting to become the same as a normal woman's. Sometimes other things can cause abnormal discharge so if you are experiencing something you feel is completely abnormal (like similar to cottage-cheese or a weird smell) you should make a doctor's appointment. Typically, your discharge follows as below:
* Before ovulation- There will be a small amount of (mostly) clear discharge.
* Closer to ovulation- Discharge is wet and sticky. It is usually white/lightly cream colored. There is usually some mucus but it isn't as stretchy as it will be during ovulation.
* At ovulation (roughly midway from your last period)- There will be a noticeably larger amount of discharge lasting a few days. It resembles stretchy egg whites. You are most fertile here (high risk pregnancy) and sperm entering your vagina will be able to survive slightly longer than other times.
* After ovulation- Discharge is sticky but not as stretchy. Mostly clear, dwindling back to the "before ovulation" stage.
Many things can affect your discharge such as yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis, hormonal birth control, and even antibiotics. Again, if things just don't seem quite right then it's best to get checked out by a professional to ensure you're healthy.
4. It does tend to be reported that there will be a slight increase in discharge before the first menstrual cycle than you are accustomed to (because what I've listed above has just began to happen to your body).
You may also notice that you become irritable or more emotional than usual before your first menstruation begins. You may crave odd foods--which usually means that your body is lacking something and needs more of before your cycle. Your breasts also may become tender. Around this time you may notice your hips widening, your breasts growing, thicker hair growth under your arms and in your pubic region, increase in underarm sweat, and acne.
It is probably a good idea to begin to carry around a menstrual pad or two in your purse/pocket to school in case you start completely unexpectedly. Some girls keep an extra change of clothes in their locker at school just in case of this emergency. You may also want to begin taking a good multi-vitamin to ensure that your body has enough nutrients.
And, for your very last question:
I think "health" was the right category to place this in :)
I hope that your first cycle goes well. If you have any more questions regarding this subject please feel free to ask me :)
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1. theres a possibility that it can. it can also break by doing other things like sports.. especially gymnastics, dance, horsebackriding, etc
2. definetly tampons. theyre so much easier. i never wear pads i think theyre gross. tampons you dont even feel.
3. thats totally fine. as long as its like white and not weird colored (yellow or green) then youre fine.
4. if your boobs are growing.. ha
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Okay,
1-no it does not, well it didnt with me
2-in the beginning i would reccomend pads, then work your way up to tampons
3-it is alright, and there isnt anything you can do
4-there arent really that many signs. When you have i forget the number but i think 5% body fat then you get it? ask your mom when she got it and that might give you a clue.
hope i helped!
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