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Tampon use.
I'm 15 and I've been getting my period for about four or five years now and I've always used a pad. Now, I really want to try using a tampon but I'm scared and paranoid. Does it hurt when you put it in the first time? What if the string breaks? And any other advice you can give me will be greatly appreciated!
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I felt the same when I started using tampons, but you get so used to it that insertion becomes second nature. Like the person below said, you should be relaxed and in a comfortable position (sitting on the toilet helps). Your muscles need to be relaxed so you have an easy time. Once you put it in (aimed toward your lower back), you should not feel it at all...if you do, push it in a little further using your index finger. It cannot get lost in there. Make sure to use the minimal absorbency for your needs, and alternate absorbency according to your flow. All brands offer multi-packs which come in regular and super. Don't worry, there is no way for the tampon to get lost, as the vaginal muscles keep it in place. Also, all brands are monitored extensively, so there is no way for you to pull off the string- it is so tightly woven. I once tried pulling so hard to check, and seriously, there's no way for it to break. If you are concerned, you can always pull hard on the string beforehand.
I recommend using a plastic applicator tampon, as insertion is easier, especially for beginners. I started off using Playtex Gentle Glide. Make sure that you change it ideally every 3-4 hours, never more than 8 (which is too long anyway). I actually read in a magazine that it's best to change your tampon every 3 hours as bacteria can accumulate. Also, make sure to use a pad when you go to bed, as it isn't good to use tampons overnight (assuming you stay in bed for 8-9 hours). One more thing, when your flow is heaviest, you might want to wear a pantiliner or pad as well, just in case of leaks. You will start to get a feel for what absorbency you need according to the flow, and how long you can keep the tampon in.
** If it is hard to remove the tampon (feels like it's hard to pull out), it means it isn't saturated yet, so you should wait a bit longer till it has reached nearly full absorbency. To prevent this, always use the minimal absorbency... e.g. regular, or super for heavier days. All brands of tampons include an instruction and information guide, so you can also use that as reference.
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im 15 too and i just started using tampons the other day!.. so dont worry youre not alone. my friend helped me become not paranoid.
first of all make sure youre relaxed.
and make sure youre sitting on the toilet normally. and when you insert it go directly upward. it doesnt hurt at all, and if it does, change the angle a little bit.
when the end of the top part of the tampon is pretty much in then you push it up.
after that, just stand up and make sure you dont feel it. it may feel weird just knowing you have a tampon in (i felt that way for the next few days) but just know that its not going anywhere and its secured by a wall of muscles and bone.
in the beginning i waited around 3-4 hours before changing it, but youll know if you leak a little (where a pantyliner)
and just from my opinion, i like tampax sport the best. its slim and very easy to use. its prob not much different from the others out there but it works for me :) good luck, let me know how it goes!
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If it's in right, it doesn't hurt at all.
The string won't break, they don't suction so hard that you can't pull it out.
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Best of luck to yah. (:
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