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I can't get my tampon out without it hurting SO bad
Ok, so I started my period last month and couldn't get a tampon in. Finally when this months period came around, I got it in (by laying flat out on the floor), anyways, when it came time to get it out, (playtex gentle glide 360 slim) it hurt alot. I finally got it out. But then I used a regular flow one. I kept it in for 8 hours and my flow is heavy. I attempted getting it out and it got halfway and stuck to my skin. I felt like I was giving birth, after crying for about an hour attempting to get it out, I got it out...in the tub. Please help me make it not hurt!
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You might have irritated it. Why don't you use pads for a while instead and if by your next period, it still hurts, you should probably go to the doctor.
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Hey there,
Okay well firstly always be gentle inserting a tampon. Never force them in. Try to be relaxed as possible when inserting and removing, as stressing over it will cause your muscles to tense up.
I find the best way to insert it(at the beginning) is to place on leg on the toilet and insert at the angle directed. Tampons aren't supposed to go straight up so make sure you are following the insertion instructions correctly.
A possible reason for them being so difficult to get out is the fact that you are leaving them in for so long! They are probably swelling and becoming saturated to their maximum capacity. You are supposed to change your tampon every 3-4hours. Otherwise you run the risk of developing TSS (toxic shock syndrome) I'm not trying to scare you but is a serious (although rare) and sometimes fatal condition. It happens when toxins build up in your body. So make sure to change it regularly, especially seeing as you have a heavy flow.
I would also consider changing the brand and absorbency of the tampons you are using. They don't seem to be working for you.
I would suggest a higher absorbency due to you having a heavy flow. If the ones you are using don't have an applicator try and get ones that do.
When removing them pull on the string gently and try not to tense up. (I always find removing them uncomfortable) But it shouldn't hurt as much as you say.
Try these techniques and changes and if it still hurts then maybe tampons just aren't for you. Some people find them too irritating and painful.
Hope this helped.
Much <3
Jess 19/f
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