I need help with putting a tampon in for the first time!! [mature people only...]?

Question

I'm 14 and I'm tired of pads, and I wanna be able to swim if I'm on my period! I'm having trouble putting a tampon in, though. I've read lots about inserting them, and my mom's tried to help, but nothing's working. Whenever I try to put one in, it either hurts, I feel pressure, or it won't go in. I know about hymens, and I don't think mine is broken yet, but it shouldn't hurt, anyway to break mine with a tampon. Also: I know where my vagina is, but where EXACTLY do I put the tampon in?? There's your urethra, your vagina, then your anus. My vagina is long and when I put the tampon in the front of it, towards my urethra, it won't go. It also won't go in the middle. In the back, by my anus, it goes in a little but then stops. Am I in the right spot? Also: I know about inserting it at an angle, so that shouldn't be the problem either. Please help!!

Answer 1

Have you tried the method with sitting on the toilet, legs comfortably apart? You don't want to put it into your anus {your butt} you want the whole before that. If you're unsure if you have the right place, try to put your finger in. You'll know if you're at your anus, and no other place than your vaginal opening and anus will allow your finger to enter. Once you are sure you have the right hole, place the tampon into it, and take your time inserting. Some women don't have heavy flows, and inserting too quickly can cause severe irritation. Try Playtex Slimfits for a while, they are almost pencil thin, and they work wonderfully. They will also be so small that you won't feel it no matter which way you move, as some larger tampons can do. My best advice is to go slow, and always relax. If you tense up, you can actually cause your inner walls to contract, and make it near impossible to insert your tampon. You must also relax to remove it. PS Look for plastic or pearl coated applicators with a covered tip that opens once you push the tampon out. This will help it glide in easier, and cause less resistance. Another PS, I just remembered something I learned in health class. There are a number of different hymens girls can have, and one of them is a hymen that completely covers the vaginal opening, but has small holes throughout the hymen, kind of like a honeycomb. If you have this kind of a hymen, you might have to talk to your doctor about inserting tampons, and later before you are intimate with a man. These types of hymen are rarer than the other three forms, but they aren't bad, and they aren't unheard of. I wish you luck. :)

Answer 2

Well your urethra is basically your Pee Pee hole, Your vagina is right in the back of the clitoris, and you shouldn't use a tampon if your only spotting there has to be some kind of lubrication and inserting a tampon at an angle is not the right way. you should be in a sitting position or standing with your leg on either the tub or toilet. and you shouldn't be trying to break your own hymen save it for the day you have sex ( When your mature and can process and handle the Causes and effects of your actions) also start off with the taper tampons which have a plastic applicator and don't hurt as much, if your going to use tampax start with the purple box.

Answer 3

First, buy a brand which has a plastic applicator, not a cardboard one. That makes things much easier. My favourite brand personally is Tampax compax.

Try to find ones which are designed for lighter days when you're just starting out. Yes, you'll probably have to change it more often, but they're very small so easiest to learn with.

When you're going to put one in, you have to relax. Get into a position where it will be easiest - most people suggest sitting on the toilet with your legs wide apart, or putting one foot on the edge of the bath. Personally, I find the easiest way is to crouch down with my knees wide apart.

Take the tampon in your right hand (assuming you're right handed). Spread the labia with your left hand and gently insert the tampon into the vagina. Push it in gently until the fingers of your right hand are touching the skin. That's the most important part - it has to be far enough in or it will be uncomfortable. If you're having trouble getting it in, try pushing slightly to one side or the other, or slightly rotating the tampon as you push it in. If you find it a bit dry going in, you could try using a bit of vaseline on the tip of the tampon.

Once the fingers of your right hand are touching the skin, use your left hand to push the applicator in all the way, as far as it goes - again, if you feel a bit of resistance try pushing slightly to one side or the other, then withdraw the applicator and the tampon should be in place.

If the tampon is in the right place, you won't be able to feel it inside you at all. It's difficult to get the hang of at first, but just keep trying, I promise you it's worth it!!! No more messy pads, no more gushing of blood when you sneeze or move position.......tampons are definitely the way to go!!! Good luck!

Answer 4

First of all use the middle hole, and I don't know what size tampons you have but get a small junior size. Most people are fine with tampons, but some people arent. I can't used tampons because they hurt me. This is because I don't have enough blood flow. If you don't have enough blood flow, the tampon might stay dry and then you'll feel uncomforable. It's really dangerous pulling out a dry tampon too, so be carefull. I once ripped my skin inside pulling one out, and it hurt for a really long time.

Answer 5

I'm suprised a little that you still have a hard time getting it in if you have been shown and read alot about how to.
Tampons can come in small sizes, medium, and a large, try a smaller size if you have'nt already, this may help.
I was shown a way that helps get it in, you may try putting one foot up on the tiolet seat, and relaxing, inserting gently.
If this does not help then maybe you may have to wait a little longer before you can use them....Good luck..

Answer 6

hey im around your age(15)so maybe i can help. you might be using the wrong type of tampon for your body. like maybe the absorbency(how much blood the tampon can hold)or the type(cardboard or plastic)is wrong. i use plastic tampons like TAMPAX COMPAK because cardboard are too dry for me. Also tampax makes a "slender" absorbency condom, which is for younger girls who are just starting to use tampons, have you tried those? And you put it in your vagina only. Get a mirror and lay on your bed and spread your vaginal lips and investigate. lots of websites have diagrams of the vagina to help!i stand with one leg on the floor and one on the toilet seat to insert my tampons and you have to relax, breathe comfotorably!you may even be able to put VASELINE on the tampon if it still hurts, that will make it slide in much easier if you still have problems. email me if u have questions: [e-mail]

Answer 7

sweetie, just read the instructions that come in the box, and relax...try using a little KY jelly.