In order to insert my tampon easily, is it okay to put olive oil on the applicator?

Question

will i get any infections?

i don't understand why all of you immature adults are making such a big deal of this. just give me a normal answer without making such a fuss. i never tried it and i want to make sure if it's safe or not.

and i don't feel like getting jelly.

Answer 1

Tampons themselves cause infections, tampons are bad for vaginal health and commercial tampons (e.g. Tampax) are the most harmful of over twenty different menstrual options. If concerned about infections you may want to consider a safer menstrual option such as menstrual cups.

Tampons themselves are absorbent wads of material being put into a moist delicate area where bacteria breeds thus causing vaginal splitting and giving bacteria and yeast a good place full of nutritious menstrual blood to multiply upon. Commercial tampons are made from super-absorbent materials that add to the issues mentioned in the first point, but also contain bleach and chemicals that are unnecessary and contribute to infections by affecting vaginal PH, in turn affecting natural bacterial and yeast balance.

As for the olive oil, that in itself shouldn't cause an infection, many women use it as a natural lubricant, in fact it is beneficial because it is slightly antifungal, although the issue I'd see with this is that because tampons cause vaginal splitting olive oil may cause some discomfort.

Answer 2

Leave olive oil for dinner tonight.
Listen, tampon should slide in just fine providing you relax and providing you get the right angle. It takes practice. Use the ones with an applicator, more hygienic and easier to use. There are different sizes, perhaps super is too big for you, try the mini first just so you get used to the feel and get to know the exact angle where it needs to go. At first wear san towels combined with tampons until you get it right. I remember years and years ago when I first tried them, I couldn't get it right straight away. Tampon is inserted properly when one part of the papery bit clicks in the other part, and you shouldn't feel it when you sit down. Its much better than sani towels especially in this hot weather when its sweaty. Good luck, keep trying

Answer 3

I wouldnt use olive oil no, i think it will give you an infection. Use KY Jelly if anything! You can now buy tampons that have a lubricant on the applicator, or maybe try ones without the applicator.

Answer 4

The best thing to use is VASELINE. I was advised this was the safest by my GP as it contains nothing that can irritate skin or cause any problems whatsoever.

I found after a couple of days i had no problems and could do without as i relaxed more, also make sure you push it up as far as possible, don't worry it cant go anywhere but if you dont it will be really uncomfortable as you will be able to feel it. if you cant feel it then it is in correctly.

Oh and make sure you wash your hands before and after.

Just 1 more thing, you can buy them with vaseline already on, so this proves that this will not cause you any trouble.http://www.lil-lets.com/products/extra-comfort/

Hope this helps.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

What to talk about Olive Oil, No oil or oil based lubricant is recommended since its never safe. Water based lubricant is recommended for the purpose.
But the best is, NOT to go for such practices.
Have patience for real pleasure in live sex.

Answer 7

NO! First off, the oil will reduce the efficiency of the tampon. Second, it will cause an infection. Don't put anything up there that shouldn't be there.

Answer 8

in order to insert tampon just lift you leg on toilet and insert no need for olive oil if you are still having problems get ky jelly which is designed for that.

Answer 9

Only if it is extra virgin. :)

Couldn't resist

I did a quick search. I believe olive oil and tea tree oil are actually used as a natural treatment for yeast infections so it's probably okay.

Answer 10

It would be better to use a water based lubricant such as Astroglide rather than an oil based one. If you are really having trouble with "personal dryness" you may want to talk to your doctor.