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Do tampons hurt?
Hi, I recently started my period a few months ago and am 13 years of age. I also often go swimming with my family. I know I can't use pads well swimming because, well, obvious reasons and I don't know many other options that I can use and get cheap. I am scared to use them though because I'm afraid I'll leave them in to long and get an infection, or it will hurt when I put it on and take it out...Please help?
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There actually is a product you can use in place of tampons and pads. It's called a menstrual cup. Essentially what it is consists of latex or non-latex type material that is inserted into the vagina to collect menstrual blood etc. It doesn't hurt. It's usually resuable. If you do a Google on Diva Cup it will allow you to find stores in U.S. and Canada that sells it cheaply.
Also, tons of good advice from people below that should help you but yes, there is indeed products other than pads and tampons and especially one that be worn swimming or not.
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I always used to be worried about this, but I can tell you that it does not hurt, as long as you follow the instructions on the package (and don't worry, it's not difficult.) Just keep practicing, it doesn't matter if you don't get it right the first time. It may be a little bit uncomfortable at first, but after time you won't notice it's there.
I used to be worried that I would leave in it too long as well, but as long as you check how long it's meant to be in for and remember, it will be fine. In all honesty, I've left them in for double the amount of time you're supposed to before, and I've been absolutely fine - I'm not recommending this, because it's always better to be on the safe side, but I just want you to know that if you leave it in a little too long, it's very unlikely it will be harmful.
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They won't hurt unless you put them in wrong. This may sound weird, but when you do start to put one in, just move it around until you find the comfortable place to put them in. As for how long you should leave them in for, I leave mine in for about 4 hours, even when going to the bathroom. I hope this helps.
-Kaylie
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As long as you get the right size tampons it shouldn't hurt. On the box that they come in it shows how to put it in just in case if you don't know how to. There are different kinds of tampons , i would say to try to use the kind with alo so that it won't hurt when your putting it in and taking it out it. The box will tell you how long it will last for so as long as you keep track of time you shouldn't get an infection. I hope this helps , good luck :)
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