Is tampon is same like pads?
2006-07-28 15:47:21 · 15 answers · asked by simi s 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Tampons are the ideal solution for active girls who play sports and especially swim, and even for other girls they are MUCH more comfortable than pads, they are cleaner than pads, and much more environmentally friendly than pads.
Tampons do not hurt, and they are not at all uncomfortable, though sometimes girls are a little bit uncomfortable with the idea of inserting them at first.
One way to get past your fear of using a tampon, is to become better acquainted with yourself. Some time when you are not on your period, but before your next period, and when you have some time to be alone, take a few minutes to explore and see what the whole area is about. This is something that is essential for any girl.
Get comfortable, use a hand mirror, and with your other hand spread yourself open and look around. It is not dirty, or ugly, or wrong in any way, it is your body, you should know what it is about and how it works. When you are comfortable, slip a finger inside a few inches.
Next time you have a period, you will be ready to give a tampon a try, and will have a good idea what sort of experience to expect. It is different, but it is not bad. Honestly a tampon is WAY better than a pad ever was. Don’t feel bad if you don’t get it quite right the first few times you try it – it can take a bit of practice. Just keep trying until you get it right. When it is right you won’t be able to feel it at all.
Using a tampon with an applicator is easier at first, but I think the OB without the applicator is easier, more comfy to put in, and much better for the environment. You will have to pick for yourself.
Which ever one you get, follow the instructions on the box, and do not leave it in for longer than the instructions say is safe.
2006-07-28 16:02:14 · answer #1 · answered by ***** 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I use U by Kotex sleek and they are amazing . My first time I used 7 tampons and on my 8th I finally got it . Stay calm and know your body for sure . I slid my figure in so that I knew where the tampon would be going and then switched my finger for a tampon . I didn't feel it at all and I was more comfortable then with a pad , stay calm and make sure u r ready .
2014-02-11 12:07:49 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No there not the same because a tampon absorbs all the blood and a pad just stops it from going through ur pants. And a nurses office at ur school should have some if u didn't have any with u.
2014-03-08 13:42:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not. A pad you put on your underwear, and a tampon you insert into your vagina. Since you've never worn one, get advice from an older woman you trust about how to use one. Your first try with one is never easy, and be aware of the risk of toxic shock syndrome.
2006-07-28 15:55:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not at all it's harder to put in but easier to forget about when your just sitting or something and when your playing sports it's so much better you don't have to be afraid of your pad slipping down do blood and you can swim in tampons unlike pads (well you can swim with them but you better not )
2016-05-12 17:13:35 · answer #5 · answered by Clalexis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to your doctor and or your mom or talk to your school nurse and no tampons are not the same as pads pads lie on your underwear and tampons go in you hoped i helped
2006-07-28 16:07:16 · answer #6 · answered by Brit 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a pad goes on the panites, the tampon does the same job, abosorbing the blood, but just INSIDE the vagina. yeah.. feels weird, like you have a skinny penis in you for a while. then you get used to it and forget u have it in you =P
2006-07-28 15:52:47 · answer #7 · answered by Krystal H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, tampons go inside the V, while pads are on the panties
2014-07-14 14:13:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a way yes because it does the same thing but it's different at the same time. It may hurt or feel uncomfortable your first time using them and you may go through a couple trying to get it right, but once you get it you won't even feel it and you'll know when to take it out because your body will let you know I guess it feel like its leaking but it's actually not but when you feel like that its time for a new one. Hope I helped!! *~~*
2006-07-28 15:52:28 · answer #9 · answered by Babimama07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh god no! Tampons are much more comfhy and no one see themlike they can from pads see them and much more sanitary PADS WERE FOR THE 1969s sweetie!And others cant smell the odor when you are wearing tampons
2006-07-28 16:08:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋