First time using a tampon?

Question

Does it hurt? Which kind or type is the best for the first time? (13 by the way)

Answer 1

hey. okay. i was 16 when i first tried a tampon and it didnt hurt just because i really really didnt want it to. i have to say that i wasnt a virgin when i used it for the first time. if you are a virgin, then putting in the tampon will rip your tissue ( cherry) so it might hurt a little bit. i really recommend the pearl in the Jr. or light size. they are very thin so it will be easier to get in. heres an easy position for you to try. put one leg on top of the toilet seat and then spread your legs ( bend your knees) this will open up that area so it wont be too tight and might help the tampon go in easier. good luck, its not an easy thing to do at first, so bring a few tampons in the bathroom with you, in case you dont get it on the first or second try.

Answer 2

If it's your first time, you should get someone to help you. Your Mom or sister or aunt.
I inserted my daughter's and granddaughter's first one and both of them said they couldn't even feel it.
There are a variety to choose from. My girls and I always use Kotex brand. They come in any size you would need. They even have a variety box with three different sizes. Actually the "size" only means the absorbency, like for light flow days , medium flow days and heavy flow days.
If you put one foot on the toilet and squat just a little, insert it at about a 45' angle toward your butt, it should just slip in without any discomfort.
The first time is the hardest, but you can do it, I know you can.
God be with you baby girl.

Answer 3

start out with juniors. It doesn't hurt (unless you are dry, but during a period you are not). But if you think you are too heavy for that test it out with a pad too so you don't bleed through. And work yourself up from there. Maybe get the multi-packs so that you work your way up from the juniors. good luck. You will be fine. We have all gone through this otherwise there would be no tampon business.

Oh also use the smooth plastic applicators not the cardboard.

Answer 4

No, it shouldn't hurt but you might want to wait & discuss your menstruating options with your mom or a trusted friend.
Talk to your mother & have her help you. Or have a good friend, who is already using tampons walk you through it. They can help explain how it works. You should of had some sex education in school, where this topic was discussed.

Answer 5

start with slender regulars (pink label)by tampax, they are the smallest. Also it may be a little uncomfortable the first time, chose your first time to be a day you are heavy and relax when you put it in and ignore what the instructions say don't push it high up right away. as long as it's in don't worry about how you placed it. hope this helps

Answer 6

Hey!
Visit -
http://beinggirl.com
It has lots of useful information about which type of tampon to use and how to insert them! Remember to relax!
Good luck
~Katie~

Answer 7

OMG lol it don't hurt. Well it depends on how much blood you're gushing out. Have you ever tried putting your finger in there? Same feeling I guess.

Answer 8

It doesnt hurt if you put it in right and don't be afraid to ask your friends if you don't whant to ask your mom. I use playtex but it is just my opinon

Answer 9

you should talk to a woman that you know mom, sister, aunt, or friend

Answer 10

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.
The more women learn about their bodies and menstruation the more women are turning away from tampons and going for better options, it is vital you learn about these risks, if you are educated about these things then you will be very unlikely to want to use tampons.

Information on tampon risks and issues;

http://www.spotsite.org – The tampon health site.
http://www.tamponalert.org.uk – Exposing the risks of TSS.
http://www.frontiernet.net/%7Eruthb/Tampons.html - Ruth's Endometriosis page.
http://www.keeper-menstrual-cup.com/keeper_articles.html - Articles on tampon risks.


Young girls like yourself 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'd highly advise looking at all your menstrual options, given the risks and issues associated with tampons, particularly for your age, I would advise you stick to pads or free-flow options and then when you are older and feel ready to use internal menstrual options switch to a safer option such as menstrual cups, as well as much safer than tampons they are easier to use, more convenient, hygienic, environmentally friendly, cheaper, body-positive, can be worn up to 12 hours without leaks or danger and can be worn at night.

Have a look at your different options;

http://www.divacup.com – Silicone bell-shaped cup
http://www.keeper.com – Rubber bell-shaped cup
http://www.softcup.com – Instead softcups
http://www.lunapads.com – Cloth pads, padded panties, cups and sponges
http://www.readys.com – Cloth pad belts

If you are going to be using tampons it is best to avoid commercial tampons like Tampax or Playtex so to limit your risks, try instead using sponge tampons, soft tampons, homemade tampons or organic tampons – organic tampons are just like commercial tampons only they are made from cotton and do not contain chemicals – http://www.natracare.com

To insert first of all you have to relax, make sure your hands are clean and you are in a comfortable position, it is best to practice when your period is at it's heaviest point so there will be more lubrication and it will prevent friction causing you pain on insertion.
You may want to try laying down on your bed with a mirror to see what you are doing, you may also want to use KY jelly for easier insertion or try masturbating beforehand to make sure you are relaxed and lubricated enough to make insertion easy.
Hold the tampon in your hand point towards your vagina aiming towards the base of your back, use your other hand to open your vagina and gently push the tampon inside (you may find if you have an intact hymen this will be difficult, you just need to practice and feel your way through it) push it in as far as it will go, if it causes you pain then stop and try again, you can always throw the tampon away and try with a fresh tampon later on, don't stress about getting it in first time.
You should change every 4 hours, make sure that you have the right absorbency starting with the smallest absorbency first, if you find you leak within the 4 hours then try the next absorbency up and keep going until you get the right size – remember your period becomes lighter towards the end of your period so you'll need to reduce absorbency then.
Don't use tampons when you are sleeping at night because as well as meaning it would not get changed as often as it should it also means the blood is not flowing down into the tampon, so instead the tampon just absorbs your discharge that can lead to more vaginal splitting.
When you are ready to remove the tampon clean your hands, then gently pull down on the strings, pull slightly forward to go with the shape of your vagina, dispose of it properly, tampons are not flushable, they should always be thrown into a bin, then clean your hands again.

Tampons can hurt if they are put in incorrectly as too low down or put into the wrong hole it can be painful, pains similar to very bad menstrual cramps, if this is what is happening simply remove the tampon and try again at a later time.

Often nerves affect tampon insertion, your vagina naturally stretches and expands there is also lubrication in the discharge and menstrual flow to help insertion, but if you are nervous this will make the muscles in your vagina tense up making penetration difficult. You may want to look at the following article, it is about painful penetrative sex, but much of the information and advice is also valid here as it is primarily about painful vaginal penetration and how to resolve the problem - http://www.scarleteen.com/sexuality/owtowow.html

If your hymen is in tact this may also make tampon insertion difficult, the hymen breaking can be painful for some girls, where as for some girls there is no pain at all or the hymen breaking can even be pleasurable. If your hymen is in tact this may be what it causing you pain so you may want to wait until you are older to use tampons when they hymen may have broken by other means, hopefully with less pain, or you may wan to talk to your doctor about the pain and if the hymen is the problem they can cut it for you. If you don't know if your hymen is in tact you can look by sitting comfortably and using a mirror to look at your vulva (external part of your genitals) to see the vaginal opening. The hymen is different from girl/woman to girl/woman but usually if in tact it will look like a ring of flesh around the opening to your vagina, where as if broken it will look like flaps of skin around the vaginal opening. There is a good site that shows images, not photos, of the hymen so you know what to look for here - http://www.healthystrokes.com/hymengallery.html

Tampons can also be felt even when put into the vagina correctly as tampons are dry wads of material it means that they can cause friction burns and drying of the vaginal walls, chemicals within commercial tampons can also cause irritation or allergic reactions. The string can also be felt, many women find that when it moves about during the day it can become painful as the string can pull tight between the inner labia (inner lips) of their vulva (external genitals).

Tampons also expand, widthways expanding tampons can contribute to bloating feeling during menstruation and length-ways expanding tampons can expand into the already sensitive cervix, tampons also pose health risks meaning that the decrease in vaginal health can contribute to menstrual health problems such as heavy menstrual flow or menstrual cramping.