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Tampons of DOOM!
Okay, so I just recently started getting my period. And, to put it simply, I hate it. For my first period, which lasted like three weeks, I used nothing but pads. I don't mind the pads, but I do go swimming regularly and I do horseback riding. The problem with pads and horseback riding is when you ride, the pads stick to your butt, which is really unpleasant. Anyways, I'm going to summer camp next week for two weeks, and I'm going to probably be starting my period by about Friday or so. At the camp, we go swimming AND horseback riding everyday. I can use tampons just fine, since I've already tried them out and they fit comfortably and all. The problem is, it feels like the string is burning/cutting the skin around my vag. It's kinda painful and I don't really want to deal with it all day if it's gonna be doing that, but since the camp is in the middle of July in the south, it gets REALLY hot, so I DO NOT want to miss out on swimming. Any advice?
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you may not be entirely inserting the tampon into your vagina. be sure that the tampon is completely inside.. this could be the cause of your discomfort. before me, you were advised to put lotion on the string to prevent discomfort, i strongly disagree with this idea. we are talking about a very sensitive area, lotion may only irritate you more. it may also cause itching if it gets inside of you.
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Are you using tampons with a deodorizer? That might be whats causing it....I suggest first trying a non-scented type (if you weren't already) But try another brand too, that may also help.
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Maybe you could try different tampon brands. Their strings might be different..
If not, I would try putting lotion or cream on to get rid of irritation. Ask an adult for something to use.
Also, since you just started getting your period, it's very possible that it's irregular. Three weeks is irregular, and you may not even get it month-to-month for a year or two. (Irregularity is normal for girls who have just started). So, you may not even get your period during camp.
Good luck- and have fun!
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the you usually cant feel the string at all,it might just be the brand of tampons.you could simply just try a new brand and see if it works out.also if theyre the sented kind..it can cause irritation.Since youre pretty athletic i suggest playtex sport,theyre very easy to move around in!hope this helps
xo southern
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three weeks is a realllllly long period
if you have any discomfort with a tampon stop using them if you are using a tampon correctly then you shouldnt even feel the string at all
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