This is really embarressing..?

Question

....... ummm..... I sort of... uh havent started yet and um... does it hurt.... to umm, insert a .... tampon?

Answer 1

Nothing embarrassing about it :o)

It can hurt to insert a tampon for a few reasons;

If you are not relaxed enough to insert a tampon, menstrual cup, or in fact anything else into your vagina, then it can hurt a lot because if you are not relaxed then your vaginal muscles and tissues are not relaxed, so not allowing penetration. Often this can be overcome by relaxing and adding KY jelly or another lubricant to the tampon wile looking in a mirror if need be to find where to put it, or masturbation as your vagina creates lubrication when aroused, it also relaxes and expands.

If you don't insert a tampon far enough into your vagina then it can cause serious pain, this is something I experienced myself when I tried a tampon for the first time, the tampon should go as far into your vagina as you can get it, if it hurts then remove it and try again with a fresh tampon.

Tampons are dry wads of material, the vagina is a moist area where the walls are made up of mucosa similar to what is within your mouth or nose, the mucosa is very delicate and has to stay moist or else it splits. Tampons can cause friction burns when they are inserted or dry out the vagina too much causing vaginal splitting. This can be overcome by using less absorbent tampons.

Commercial tampons contain chemicals they use to bleach the tampons, there is absolutely no reason for them to do this it is only done to make tampons whiter, the chemicals can be bad for your health, they can also trigger off allergic reactions to the tampons causing irritation. This can be overcome by using organic tampons, sponge tampons or homemade tampons as these are made form natural materials and don't contain chemicals.

Tampons can cause pain while inside because they are bad for vaginal health, unhealthy vagina often means menstrual problems such as increased menstrual cramps. Tampons expand when exposed to moister so can swell up adding to bloating, some tampons are also made so they expand lengthways, these can expand into your cervix adding to menstrual cramps.

Tampons carry a lot of health risks, as well as other issues such as their impact on the environment, and as someone else said if you are younger then you are at greater risk of TSS, you would also be at higher risk of irritation and infection from commercial tampons. You may want to stick to external options such as pads or padded panties, or even try using free-flow methods, until you are a little older, then consider safer internal options such as softcups or menstrual cups.

Answer 2

You can not even feel it!!!
Relax! Try not to worry about inserting the tampon right the first time. If you are tense it will make insertion harder.
The best time to practice inserting a tampon is during the heavy part of your period. The tampon should glide inside your vagina easily without any discomfort.
Decide if you prefer to insert the tampon standing or sitting. If sitting is your preference, sit on the toilet. If you want to try standing, putting one foot on the bathtub helps.
Hold the tampon applicator in your right hand if you are right-handed, or left if left-handed
Use your thumb and middle finger to hold the bottom of the larger, outer tube.
Point the tip of the applicator toward your vagina, facing slightly towards the back. The smaller tube should be pointed away from your body.
Use your other hand to open your vagina.
Place the tip of the applicator at the opening of your vagina.
Gently push the smaller end of the applicator in until it is completely inside the larger outer tube. This pushes the tampon into your vagina and out of the tube.
With your thumb and middle finger still on the outer tube, release the smaller tube and let the strings dangle freely.
Gently pull the two tubes out together.
Dispose of the applicator according to the manufactuer's instructions.
When you are ready to remove the tampon, gently pull the withdrawl strings down and forward. The used tampon may be flushed down the toilet.

Answer 3

hahaha. Doesn't hurt at all. If you have ever explored that area and inserted a finger, than it isn't much different than that. The tampon just doesn't "give" as much. Don't coat the tampon with a lubricant. It will cut down on its absorbency. Use the smallest one that will still stop your flow. And, remember to take out the applicator and leave only the "cottony" part inside you. After that, you can't even feel them.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

i does a Little the first time you do it but its shouldn't hurt really bad if it does you doing it wrong and make sure you read the information pamphlet that comes in the box.

Answer 6

ummm I suppose it could hurt if its your first time. How old are you? Its not hard and I shouldn't even say it hurts its just weird if you've never done it before.

Answer 7

no it doesn't hurt but it is recommended that you not use a tampon until you are older, there is a slight risk of TSS especially in younger girls. Use pads until you are sexually active and are OLD enough.

Answer 8

Try one with a plastic applicator-they are usually easier to insert.

Answer 9

ummmm No it doesn't hurt to insert a tampon just relax and insert ummmm i think thats it... UMM

Answer 10

its normal but if u dont get it at the right angle it will hurt keep trying