Ok..well I've been having some trouble with using a tampon...does anyone have any tips on how to erm..insert them?!
2006-07-17 09:29:16 · 8 answers · asked by Queenie 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It is important to first learn how to use a tampon and then, just relax! The more you relax, the easier the insertion will be. When you are nervous, your muscles tense up, making insertion even harder. For your first time, you may want to try using a tampon when your menstrual flow is heavy; this should allow the tampon to glide in more easily. Choose the smallest size tampon for the first time. By following these simple guidelines, and those that come with your package of tampons, your first experience with tampons should be easy.
Sit or stand in a comfortable position. Some women prefer to place one leg on the toilet seat or tub, while others prefer to squat down. After you find a position that is most comfortable for you, hold the tampon with the fingers that you write with. Hold the middle of the tampon, at the spot where the smaller, inner tube inserts into the larger, outer tube. Make sure the string is visible and pointing away from your body.
With your other hand, open the labia (the folds of skin around the vaginal opening) and position the tampon in the vaginal opening.
Gently push the tampon into the opening, aiming for the small of your back. Stop when your fingers touch your body and the applicator, or outer tube, is completely inside the vagina.
Once the applicator or outer tube is inside of you, use your index finger to push the inner tube (the tube where the removal string is connected) through the outer tube.
Once the inner tube is all the way in, use your thumb and middle finger to remove the applicator or outer tube. Make sure that the string hangs outside of the vaginal opening. Later, when you are ready to remove the tampon, hold the string and gently pull it downward until the entire tampon is out.
If the tampon is inserted correctly, you should not feel it. If you feel uncomfortable in any way, you may have inserted the tampon incorrectly or the tampon may not be placed far enough into the vagina. If this happens, just remove the tampon and start again with a new tampon. Remember that practice makes perfect. If you don't get it on the first try, your second try will most likely be successful. Instead of getting frustrated and giving up, relax and try again!
2006-07-17 10:46:14 · answer #1 · answered by don't ask! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U can get easy insert tampons. Think they ar made by lil-ets. they come like normal tampons, with an attached sachet of (I think) KY jelly or something. You coat the end of the tampon in the jelly and it goes in easier.
2006-07-17 16:36:31 · answer #2 · answered by scaryclairy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all make sure you have the right size and read all the instructions. Remember you need to change them or you could end up with TSS which is very serious. Have you talked with your mom about them.
2006-07-17 16:34:39 · answer #3 · answered by spicy girl 1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must relax. it you still are having trouble, make sure you don't already have one in that you forgot to take out. I had a friend that had to have one removed. It was way up there, so don't put one in if you are half asleep
2006-07-17 18:29:58 · answer #4 · answered by freedomchild99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can crouch or do it standing up.. if you really need to.. you can use some lube (lubricant) that alot of people use when they have problems inserting tampons... it says it on the back of the lube.
2006-07-17 16:40:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tampax pearl is amazing. Just relax and do it. Dont over think it. put a little water on the end if it isnt going in.
2006-07-17 16:33:08 · answer #6 · answered by heygirl1914 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay relaxed and use a little bit of lube.
2006-07-17 16:32:05 · answer #7 · answered by Just Jess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
COMFORTABLY
2006-07-17 16:33:18 · answer #8 · answered by Penney S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋