I'm 14 years old, a freshman in high school and I'm thinking about joining the swim team next year. Problem is, I have my period and I've always used pads. My period lasts about 3 days (and yes I know it's shorter than most girls' periods, but I've checked with my doctor and she says it's normal for a teenager, especially with all the hormonal changes now and such), 5 the most, and it's only on the 2nd day that my period heavier than the 1st or 3rd (last day). I know that girls who swim on swim teams/competitively use tampons, but I kinda have a slight fear because I heard that it will hurt when your flow is too light, and I don't know how to, even though I've read instructions online from valid sites and have seen step by step cartoon pictures that show you how. Basically, I'm not sure if I'm really "suitable" to use tampons, and would like some serious advice from other teen girls. Thanks!
2007-11-13
14:49:45
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