A girl Question?

Question

Hi, I was wandering if a girl under 14 could use a tampon??

Answer 1

You can wear a tampon at any age as long as you are responsible enough to change every four hours, however tampons in particular commercial tampons such as Tampax are the most harmful menstrual option out of over twenty different options – it is very important for a girl to learn about her body and all her options, if she does then she will be unlikely to want to use tampons.

Tampons prevent the vagina's normal self-cleaning functions, absorb discharge leading to vaginal splitting, cause friction and irritation to the mucosa, give bacteria a pores warm environment where bacteria can multiply within the decomposing blood, chemicals within commercial tampons can interfere with vaginal pH and contribute to general healthy problems throughout the body. This is why tampons are so strongly linked with toxic shock syndrome, vaginal infections, increased menstrual flow, menstrual cramps and vaginal splitting.

Young girls are at higher risk from tampons because their bodies are less developed, the risk of toxic shock is increased because their bodies will not have the antibodies required to protect them from the toxins produced, their labia and vaginal mucus membrane are not developed as adult women so thinner and more prone to irritation from chemicals within tampons, their vaginas may also not be well adapt at dealing with the increased levels of bacteria resulting from tampon use.

I would highly advise if you are 14 or younger that you stick with either pads or free-flow methods, when you are older and feels you are ready to use internal menstrual options think about getting a menstrual cup – far easier to use than tampons, also a lot safer, cheaper, greener, more convenient, and hygienic.

Answer 2

She shouldn't. Tampons have a greater risk of infection if not used properly. If she does, make sure she uses the smallest size. But, in my opinion it's a bad idea til she's about 16.

Answer 3

It depends if she still has her hymen or not. If she does, then she would have to break it before the tampon will be able to enter. Sometimes, though, things like sports can cause a big enough impact for the hymen to break - at most times, the hymen breaks when a girl loses her virginity. It really depends!

Answer 4

If your flow is heavy I wouldn't advise using a tampon. Tampons actually act like a wick & draw the fluid towards them, it can add to menstrual cramping. I was advised not to use them for that reason by my gynecologist.

Good Luck dear.

Answer 5

Yes , But I would talk to your Mother or a adult about it ,if you decide to use one I would wear a red ribbon or some thing on your wrist to remind you that you have a tampon on , just in till you get use to using one ! Good luck !

Answer 6

Yes. You will want to go with the smallest size available first. My doc said never to leave them in more than 4 hours at a time. Especially when you are new to the game. You might still want to "ride the white surfboard" (use a pad) at night, though. :)

Take care,
TxR

Answer 7

Yes,'slender' tampons are best,just don't keep them in for longer than 4 hrs.

Answer 8

Sure why not! Just make sure you don't leave it in more than 6 to 8 hours and I'd start with a smaller one then build up to larger ones!

Answer 9

I did when I was 12! What do you think the swimmers do, let it go??? Ewww! No. You can use a tampon whenever you feel you are ready to!

Answer 10

you can but it may be umcomfortable until you get used to it. If you arent bleeding medium or heavy, it may feel dry going in and hurts pulling out. use a plastic applicator it slides in and out more easily. 1st time experiment at home because until it comes more easily for you, playing sports or dance can make your stomach cramps worse. good luck