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I have a question about tampons, do they hurt when you first put them in? You can still go to the bathroom while wearing a tampon right? Will I know if i put it in right? would I have to change it more than a pad?

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Answer 1

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 happens 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 so explain why this can cause pain - http://www.scarleteen.com/sexuality/owtowow.html

Do not use Vaseline to insert a tampon as this will trap dirt in the vagina, if you need to use lubrication then use either KY jelly or olive oil on the end of the tampon. The best way to insert anything into your vagina is to masturbate first as your vaginal almost doubles in size when you are aroused, vaginal muscles relax and your vagina produces natural lubrication making it easier.

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. 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 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) acting like cheese string - ouch.

Tampons 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.

You can go to the bathroom while using a tampon provided you keep the string out of the way, although there is nothing wrong with urine going onto the string as urine is sterile when it leaves the body, the wet string can be uncomfortable. Of course keep the string out of the way when you poop. Some women find that when they poop the tampon can come out.

Tampons often say they can be worn for up to 8 hours, however if you do use tampons it is best to change every four hours to reduce risk. Tampons are very bad for vaginal health because they prevent the vagina from cleaning itself, they give bacteria a place to multiply and absorb vaginal fluids that can lead to vaginal splitting – these are some of the reasons why tampons are considered the most harmful and unhygienic out of over twenty different menstrual options, tampons are linked to vaginal splitting, painful or prolonged menstruation, vaginal infections and TSS.

If you do use tampons it is a wise idea to avoid commercial tampons as these are made from harsh materials that increase absorption and can irritate the vaginal walls, commercial tampons also contain chemicals that could be a cancer risk and that interfere with the normal vaginal environment. There are other options such as organic tampons that are just like commercial tampons but made from 100% organic cotton without any chemicals, sponge tampons that are made from natural sea sponge, soft tampons that are made from sponge, and homemade tampons often made form cotton sheets.

http://www.natracare.com
http://www.organicessentials.com
http://www.tampontification.com
http://www.jadeandpearl.com
http://www.lunapads.com

I would strongly recommend you look at other menstrual options, stick to pads such as cloth pads that are more comfortable and healthier than commercial pads, or free-flow options and when you are better educated you may want to use an internal option such as menstrual cups or softcups which are more comfortable, hygienic, and convenient than tampons.

No woman educated on her body and other menstrual options would choose to use tampons because of the risks associated with tampons and because in comparison to other options tampons are inconvenient, unhygienic, expensive and environmentally damaging.

http://www.spotsite.org
http://www.wen.org.uk/sanpro
http://www.tamponalert.org.uk
http://www.seac.org/tampaction
http://cookiepuss.tripod.com/tampons.htm
http://www.frontiernet.net/%7Eruthb/Tampons.html

Answer 2

No, tampons don't hurt at all to put them in. Yes you can go to the bathroom just fine while wearing one. You will know it is in right because there is no where else for it to go. No, I don't think you would have to change it more than you do a pad. It all depends on how heavy your periods are. Some ladies have light periods and some have heavy. But you will find it's no different than a pad. Only more comfortable, and less noticeable through most clothes like pants or shorts. Once you start wearing tampons you won't want to go back to pads.

Answer 3

It doesn't hurt when you first put one in, however it is akward the first time. You can still use the bathroom, but they recommend that you take the tampon out before you poop. If you feel like you can't walk right then you didn't put it in far enough. They recommend that you change your tampon every 4 hours at least. There is a paper that comes in the tampon box with all that info plus more. Read it!!

Answer 4

I don't use tampons because I can't seem to get them in lol. For me they hurt when I try to put one in, but I have many friends who use them and have no problem. Yes, you can still go to the bathroom when you have them in because you have a different hole from where you pee out of. You change your tampon depending on how heavy your flow is just like you would with pads, but don't leave them in for more than 6 hours.

Answer 5

Tampons can hurt when you use them for the first time. They have different size tampons for different flows, get the smaller sized tampons. You can use the bathroom while wearing a tampon. You have to change them more frequently than a pad or you could get Toxic Shock Syndrome.

Answer 6

It doesn't usually hurt to insert a tampon; if it is uncomfortable, dryness might be an issue. Lubricate the tip of the tampon for ease in placement. It should be inserted far enough that the entire tampon goes past the muscles that close the vagina. Once in place, they do not interfere with urination or defication. They should be changed at least every four hours, since leaving a tampon in place too long has been associated with illnesses like toxic shock syndrome.

Answer 7

Tampons do not hurt when you put them in. If they do then you are not doing it right. Tampons go into your vagina not your urethra so it has nothing to do with being able to urinate. If you put it in right you won't feel it. You only change it every 4 hours like you do a pad. If you have a heavy flow you may need to change more often or use a super absorbency just like you do with a pad.

Answer 8

I've been using tampons for over 8 years. I find that the Kotex brand tampons with the plastic applicator are the easiest and most comfortable to use. They will not hurt if you insert them correctly.

You should change the tampon everytime you use the bathroom. If you don't, the string will get wet (not nice!). Also, you should change the tampon every 4-6 hours, depending on your flow.

Don't be afraid to try it. Once you get used to them, you'll never feel comfortable with a pad again!!! Promise!!

Answer 9

No they don't hurt but maybe a bit ...different. Try starting out with the slender ones first. They don't absorb as much as the bigger ones but better to start with. Read the directions in the box but it is pretty simple. Changing is based on flow but better that a wet pad down there. And yes you can go to the bathroom without getting the tampon wet, the urethra is outside the vaginal canal.

Answer 10

If you put them in correctly the will not hurt. Make sure you are using the correct tampon for your flow. Do not try and put one in when you are not on your period just to try it. It will not work because you have no flow down there. Yes you can urinate and everything with one in. In my own personal experience with pads and tampons I prefer tampons. I like Kotex brand best. Tampons also help you avoid that odor you have with pads and best of all they are smaller in your purse and you can flush them not like pads you have to throw away and they make your bathroom smell. GOOD LUCK!! The first couple times I ever tried to put one in it was kinda painful becuase I wasn't doing it right. Keep trying you'll get it!!

Answer 11

It's not supposed to hurt, but it can hurt if you don't get the angle right. Practice with a mirror. You can still go number one and number two because they are different holes. The string may get messy, though, so you might end up having to change it anyway. Depending on how heavy your flow is, you may have to change it more often than a pad, but it's hard to say. You should wear a pantiliner as backup for heavier days. Make sure to change it often, though, since you don't want toxic shock syndrome. It's a better bet to wear a pad for overnight, though, okay? Hope this helps.