tampon trouble??

Question

ok so im 12 and ive had my period for like 6 months. i have a pretty heavy flow. my vaginas really small so it hurts to put tampons in and i have to change them all the time. it also hurts to walk around and sit with them cause they dont go all the way up. when i use a pad, it gets wet and gross. what can i do?

Answer 1

get one that is for teenagers that may help

Answer 2

Most young girls start out wearing pads because they are easy to use. A pad should be changed every three or four hours, and possibly more often on days when the flow is heavy. The other reason to change them often is that an odor can develop over time.

There is no right age for starting to use tampons -- it's an individual decision. For some girls who have a small vaginal opening, it may be difficult and uncomfortable to insert a tampon. For these girls, it's probably a good idea to wait until they've matured a bit more and the vaginal opening has stretched out.

Anyways if the tampon is inserted correctly, you should not feel it. If you feel uncomfortable in any way, you may have inserted the tampon incorrectly or the tampon may not be placed far enough into the vagina. If this happens, just remove the tampon and start again with a new tampon. Remember that practice makes perfect. If you don't get it on the first try, your second try will most likely be successful. Instead of getting frustrated and giving up, relax and try again!

If you don't succeed after several times, see your health care provider. It may be that you were born with a very small opening in your hymen and you can't insert tampons. This is true in only about 2% of teens, but it could be a problem.

A mirror is often helpful so that you can see where your vaginal opening is. Sometimes, even using a small amount of vaginal lubricant (K-Y Jelly) on the end of the tampon will help the first one glide in.

Answer 3

Sit or stand in a comfortable position. Some women prefer to place one leg on the toilet seat or tub, while others prefer to squat down. After you find a position that is most comfortable for you, hold the tampon with the fingers that you write with. Hold the middle of the tampon, at the spot where the smaller, inner tube inserts into the larger, outer tube. Make sure the string is visible and pointing away from your body.


With your other hand, open the labia (the folds of skin around the vaginal opening) and position the tampon in the vaginal opening.


Gently push the tampon into the opening, aiming for the small of your back. Stop when your fingers touch your body and the applicator, or outer tube, is completely inside the vagina.


Once the applicator or outer tube is inside of you, use your index finger to push the inner tube (the tube where the removal string is connected) through the outer tube.


Once the inner tube is all the way in, use your thumb and middle finger to remove the applicator or outer tube. Make sure that the string hangs outside of the vaginal opening. Later, when you are ready to remove the tampon, hold the string and gently pull it downward until the entire tampon is out.
If the tampon is inserted correctly, you should not feel it. If you feel uncomfortable in any way, you may have inserted the tampon incorrectly or the tampon may not be placed far enough into the vagina. If this happens, just remove the tampon and start again with a new tampon. Remember that practice makes perfect. If you don't get it on the first try, your second try will most likely be successful. Instead of getting frustrated and giving up, relax and try again!

What if I still don't succeed?
If you don't succeed after several times, see your health care provider. It may be that you were born with a very small opening in your hymen and you can't insert tampons. This is true in only about 2% of teens, but it could be a problem.
A mirror is often helpful so that you can see where your vaginal opening is. Sometimes, even using a small amount of vaginal lubricant (K-Y Jelly) on the end of the tampon will help the first one glide in.

Change your tampons at least every 4-8 hours or more often if necessary.
Choose the correct tampon absorbency. Use smaller sized tampons when your flow is lighter. TSS occurs more often when super-absorbent tampons are used. Don't use these unless your menstrual flow is particularly heavy.
Alternate between pad and tampon use. You might want to use pads at night, and tampons in the daytime.
Wash your hands before inserting or taking out your tampon.
Don't use tampons to absorb anything other than your menstrual flow. Only insert a tampon once menstrual blood is present.

Answer 4

All brands and sizes and absorbencies of tampon differ and will affect whether or not they are comfortable. Some are shorter, some are longer. Some expand to offer better protection against leaks. All pads are different, too and will absorb differently. It's also important to follow the instructions on the tampon boxes. Try O.B. tampons and see if those work better for you. Also, try not to insert the tampon when you are too dry because that can cause irritation and be painful. Try different positions when inserting, also. Sometimes sitting down, kneeling, standing with one leg on the bathtub, etc., can affect how you are inserting the tampon and will affect how comfortable or uncomfortable it feels. If a smaller tampon is still uncomfortable, try a different brand of pad with a higher absorbency (stayfree) and try to change it more often so it's not as gross (or smelly!)

Answer 5

I think that there are small tampons out there for like teen girls. I know you already know this but if it hurt when you put it on that means you didnt put it on right....I think the ones you want to look for are the tampons pearl or something like that those are small I think...and you will probably go throught a few but what you need to do is::
Find a position where you can put it in and it feels comfortable for you...once its in walk around...sit do all that if you feel uncomfortable try again....that is my best advice hope it helps and good luck!
Oh yeah almost forgot read the instructions is the box and those should help you...I honestly dont think your vagina is that small....thats what is it called...BS???

Answer 6

Sweetie, don't listen to men who answer this question:
The best one to use is OB -- it's what my daughter uses and she's 11. It does not have an applicator -- you simply use your finger to put it in. Chances are you aren't getting it in far enough because you are concerned -- don't worry. You will not break anything and it can't get lost up there. However, the futher up you go, the less nerves there are...so, if you can get it in far enough (make sure the strings are still out), you will not feel it. The OB brand is also small.
There is no reason why you can't wear tampons at any age -- they will not effect virginity or anything else. You just have to get it past the many nerve endings you have at the base of the vagina and it will be quite comfortable.
Take care!

Answer 7

They make a teen sized tampon, which is much smaller. There is also a product out there called Instead. It works pretty well. Your mom can explain how to insert it. Right now you are using a tampon that is too absorbent, this raises the risk of toxic shock syndrome which is very dangerous. Try the teen size, or the instead, if these don't work. You will have to learn to live with pads.

Answer 8

Maybe you should try OB tampons.
They don't have an applicator, so you control how far it goes in, much easier.
If you use those though, try to alternate between those and a pad.
Also, Tampax "slim fits" are much more comfortable, to me at least.
That's the kind I always use.
If all else fails, ask a friend at school.
Yeah, it may be a little embarassing, but girls need to be able to ask their friends about that stuff!

Also, if your periods are really painfull (like you miss school because of it) talk to your mom/dad/doctor about getting to a Gynocologist. This is a doctor that will look at you to make sure you don't have cervical cancer, or a painfull condition called "endometreosis".
Sometimes your regular doctor can check you out, so there's no need to make an appiontment with another doctor.

Good luck!
Sheena
Good luck!

Answer 9

Hey im 12 to and im to small for a tampon, im in asutralia so things mite be a lil diff over ur way, buy some super absorbant pads, buy diff brands and find wich 1's work the best for you. 15 or 16 is a good age to start usin tampons. hope this works for you :) luv ya. talk to me wheneva!

Answer 10

You may not be putting them in correctly Try the slender regular with the plastic applicator rub a little bit of Vaseline on the outside of the applicator . Practice this when you don't have your period . when you dont feel the tampon you've done it right. once you get the hang of it switch to a larger tampon.
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT !

Answer 11

Get a different size tampon or deal with the discomfort of the pad (I'm with ya on the pad they are gross)