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tampons wont go in!
im 14, female obviously, and i have a problem. i have had my period for a little over a year. i get my period REALLY heavy, as in i have to change my pad every hour, even really heavy ones because they feel disgusting if i dont. I want to try tampons and ive tried before but they wont go in! i thought i knew what hole they went in but aparnetly no, because it wont go in more than an inch and it hurts so badly while doing it. ive asked my mom to help me but even SHE cant get it in...and shes been using tampons for 30 years. ive considered menstrual cups, but i cant use those until something goes IN my vagina. Does anyone have diagrams or advice for me? and the reason i need tampons so badly is because im a swimmer and its such a pain to carry around so many bulky pads...THANKYOU<3
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im 15 and i had the same problem at first. but just relax, and if you cant use then for a while its fine. I didnt use then until about a year after. Dont listen to the people who say you can get TSS from using tampons. It is a slight to no chance of getting it unless you keep tampons in for days(DO NOT DO). Tampons are cleaner and more comfortable. if you google a diagram of a cartoon vagina and look at it it may provide more infomation. I couldnt get mine in all the way at first either and if your still a virgin your not used to things up there. Talk to your doctor, he/she might have medical advice. Birth control is an option and it can reduce your flow so pads will be more managable.
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kso.
im 13 and i have the same problem
i have been using tampons since i was 11
and they hurt so much
but you need to keep pushing the tampons up
even if it hurts becuase then your
vagina hole stretch
and it wil get bigger
keep doing this for aobut a month
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i have the same problem! im 16, though. whenever i try to put a tampon in, its very painful and it only goes in halfway and then it just stops. im going to ask my mom's gyno on what to do sometime in the near future tho.
i know this doesnt answer your question, but just letting you know, you're not alone! if you find any solutions, please let me know!
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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 (and we ALL have days that we're not bleeding so heavily); 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.
When I tried tampons I ended up passing out over and over again within seconds of insertion. My body was obviously screaming at me that something was terribly wrong although nothing was painful at all. I often wonder if some other women have experienced this and thought it was normal because it definately is not okay to experience. I really believe it dramatically shocked my body and that's why I passed out.
My first gynecologist I had actually told me that tampons increased my risk of cancer. My mother had cancer before in her vaginal area and was told to NEVER wear tampons again because if there is any cancerous cells in there it will irritate them and cause them to begin multiplying if they aren't already. My mother was also told to tell her female children this too since we are higher risk for that sort of cancer. I asked my first gynecologist about it and he definately recommended not using tampons because of the increase cancer risk.
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.
The ripping of your flesh and leaving particles of material behind cannot be avoided when using tampons and could very well be why you may experience discomfort with removal or even insertion. This will not go away until you become somewhat desensitized down there--and what woman truly wants that?! Please reconsider your choice of menstrual products.
Here are some good websites about why women should stay clear of tampon-usage. Theses sites are pretty darn interesting:
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As a very last note, you may want to check out menstrual cups. Here is a link to a question about some and my answer is pretty thorough when explaining them:
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If you're going to put ANYTHING in your body then your best bet is to choose a menstrual cup. They are easy to insert and remove--just as easy as a tampon. Inserting a tampon is forcing something to go INSIDE of your body.
For note, there are plenty of 13 and 14 year old girls that are using the menstrual cup. Each cup has two versions--one for pre-childbirth and one for after childbirth. Pre-childbirth is slightly smaller since the vagina has a lot of elasticity still. THAT is the one you want and it is perfectly safe to use. I've read many, many stories about mothers buying their 13 year old girl a pre-childbirth menstrual cup to use because of health reasons. Whoever told you that you can't use a cup until you insert things into your vagina was not very well informed.
If you are having problems finding the correct hole to insert the cup into, please check out:
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I'm sure you can find an alternative to tampons that is comfortable so that you don't have to put your body through that sort of mess. If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask me! :)
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i use the tampax peral.. super any ways when i was in middle school on the track team (i thought it hurt and was uncomfortable) i didnt have much of a choice though. I put one foot like on the toilet or bath tube and squatted alittle bit. takes time getting use to take a deep breath while doing. it takes practice. good luck
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The best thing i could advise is get a mirror, check ourself out down there and lay on your bed and see what you're doing while you're doing it... Tampons should come with a little diagram and instructions. When you're trying to insert, aim for the base of your spine, so upwards and backwards.
If you try and try and still dont succeed, maybe you need to see a doctor to see if you're all normal down there...
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Unfortunately, tampons are not the answer for someone with a heavy flow.
They just won't be absorbent enough, and they carry a risk for someone in your situation: toxic shock. This is a potentially fatal condition caused by long-term use of tampons, but in someone with a heavy flow, it could happen in a short timeframe (especially if you're swimming).
Best bet is to stick to the pads, as annoying as it may be. Health is more important than convenience.
The fact that you're having trouble inserting the tampon is also troubling. This could either be due to being a virgin (and if so, good choice) or due to the construction of your vaginal canal.
If possible, you should discuss this issue with a doctor as soon as possible. Maybe they could put you on some form of birth control that would lighten your periods.
If they do, be sure to research whatever they offer before you use it.
Hope this helps.
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