Why Do Tampons Hurt So Much?

Question

ive tried using them and they hurt too much@ ive stopepd using them so now when i get it i dont go swimming at all and i skip swimming and i jsut wear pads.. and i dont know what to do.. because it hurts too much.. help? what should i do?

Answer 1

In some girls it's just what it is. I can't use them either. they hurt me so much - and I was in swim meets all the time.
My daughter can't use them either.
Some of us just have to take it on the chin sometimes honey - sorry.

While the answers above may be well meaning - I can attest to the fact that none of the reasons stated fit in my case. I used the proper size - aplicators were not an issue ever. I could get them in and not feel it, but about 15 minutes later I was usually in agony and pulling them out was a horror. I wanted to scream it hurt so much.

Answer 2

Chances are you're not putting it in right. Here are a few things that might help:
1. Make sure that the tampon is the right size/absorbency. If you have a light flow at the time, you don't need a Super Plus tampon. If you choose a tampon that is too absorbent for the situation, it'll dry you out, which makes things uncomfortable.
2. When inserting the tampon, if your vagina is dry, you can use lubrication. K-Y Jelly or another similar lubricant is best.
3. Also make sure that the insertion angle is good, because it can cause pain on insertion if you're scraping it against the vaginal wall too much. Make sure it's angled back, not up.
4. If the tampon is not in far enough, it can be uncomfortable. Make sure that the applicator is in as far as possible before pushing the tampon in. If you're not using an applicator, push it in farther.

If you decide you don't want to use tampons after you've tried all these things, that's okay.

Answer 3

There are many possible reasons why tampons might hurt. I don't know if the pain you experience is only upon insertion or if it's there even when the tampon is in place but here's some causes for that in those cases : the tampon is not well placed, you are too tensed when inserting the tampon (you need to relax), you don't insert the tampon at the right angle (the vagina has an angle, it is not straight so if you insert the tampon straight it is gonna hurt), you let the applicator on ( I did that once and it hurt like hell), etc.

Try next time to really relax while you put the tampon in and you might want to try putting a little bit of lube on the tip of it: it helps for its insertion.

Answer 4

If they are hurting you this badly, then you are either not inserting them all the way into your vagina, or your vagina isn't built appropriately to accommodate them. I think most likely it is that you are not inserting them properly, causing you pain.

Try inserting them further, making sure that you are removing all parts of the applicator. This should help you feel better while you are wearing them.

If nothing works, try asking your gynecologist about checking your pelvis for any abnormal structure. Sometimes they are tilted and will not accommodate a tampon at all. This is unusual, though, but the doctor can tell you for sure.

(And if you are not going to see a doctor regularly already, GO!)

Answer 5

Actually if you have just started wearing them, maybe its normal to feel a little bit of pain at the beginning, but if you have been using, lets say about 10 tampons then they should not be hurting, and if they are hurting its because you are placing them incorrectly, and if you are wearing them incorrectly for long periods of time, they can make a lot of damage so be careful please, maybe try relaxing when inserting them, and make sure that they enter completely, and how to make sure that they are in completely? you shouldn't be able to see any of the tampon, just the chord.

Answer 6

If they hurt, it sounds like you're not inserting them right, or using the wrong size. It's also possible that they've been left in too long (toxic shock syndrome). I would try a smaller tampon. Also, if you lay on your back with your knees up, it can be easier to insert a tampon. If that doesn't solve the problem, I would talk with your doctor, because vaginal pain can be an indicator of an underlying problem (such as yeast and other infections).

Answer 7

You're probably not putting it in right. Use one with a lubricant. You can't be real dry when inserting one. Some people will say ewww, when I tell you this but you need to know your own body. Put your finger in there and find out how the 'territory' is. It gives you a good idea on which way to 'aim' the tampon. You're shooting in the dark otherwise. You won't have any more problems.

Answer 8

I would guess you're not inserting them correctly. Try a different brand (i went through 2 brands before finding one that fit me best.)

If you're still experiencing issues, contact a Gynecologist. You may not be built to use them (some women have odd formations which makes it hard to fit a tampon comfortably) or you may be so small that any tampon will be uncomfortable.

Answer 9

they aren't supposed to hurt- you probably aren't inserting them right. Are you making sure to pull out the inserting tube (plastic or cardboard)? Or are you accidentaly (or unknowingly) trying to leave it in? (I did this when I first started when I was 13. I stopped using tampons until 2 years later I finally read the directions step by step and figured it out how to insert them) When inserted right, you can't feel them at all.

Answer 10

they shouldnt hurt to much, you should search and explore different tampons and if you continue to have problems you should consent a doctor. Also, if you dont feel like asking a doctor im sure there may be an gynecologist on www.allexperts.com