is it suppose to hurt?? the first time wearing a tampon?

Question

i tryed 4 times. and im pretty sure i got it in right. but im not really comfortable.. its kinda hurts (not alot) when i walk.. but when i sit down i am fine?? is it suppose to be like that. this is my fist time wearing tampons

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, perhaps next time consider masturbation prior to inserting a tampon as this insures your vagina is relaxed and lubricated enough for penetration.

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

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.

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

I've been through this before, (i have 3 younger sisters) but here are the best ways to get through this.

(1)Try a lower absorbency. I recomend for first time users to use the lowest absorbency until they get used to the tampons.

(2)Try a different brand. Each brand fits differently and its good to find the one that works for you best.

(3)Its not in far enough. If its not in far enough it will feel very uncomfortable, on the other hand, if its in far enough you won't feel it at all. It's difficult at first to know how deep you need to put it in, but practice will help.

(4)Try using small amount of lubricant. Just dont over-use it or the tampon will easily move and possibly come out.

If your using the right tampon and using it the right way you will not feel anything at all. Hope this helps!

Answer 3

depending on the tampon it could give you som discomfort, my first tim hurt as well. But i found that the pain i was feeling was from trying to insert it over and over again with no success. Be patient and take your time when using one however i wouldn't recommend using them all the time, my doctor informed me that women who use tampons all the time get whats called "old blood" which stays inside your body because the tampon doesn't absorb all of it. its important to also use pads to avoid this. old blood can also cause infections. If you are using a tampon that is for heavy flows and you only have a light flow then you might find some discomfort. Ask your mom she will be able to assist you.

Answer 4

Yes it does hurt, sorry I don't have better news, It's not pretty but you may want to go back to using pads. Your already hurting enough that time of the month you don't need extra pain. Don't worry about it, ask your Mom or Aunt , sister or a really really close friend one you can trust with such a personal thing. And if in your process of puting it in or just wearing it, it gets stuck don't worry just let your Mom know ASAP!!. And NEVER wear one more then 4 to 5 hours. I hope you get it figured out. Oh and the best thing in the world after chocolate is Midol or Motrin. It was really brave of you to ask.

Answer 5

Yeah, they hurt the first couple of times. A lot of girls break their hymen with tampons, which can be painful in itself, but you've got to remember that nothing has been up there before, you've got to give your body time to get used to the idea. When it's painful to walk and sit down, you should remove it and try again later. It'll get easier, I promise.

Answer 6

happy to see all these respectful answers.


you're tense
you need lube
& "smallest" size tampon
don't be afraid/embarrassed of using a mirror (at ANY time of your life)

some tampons are more "giving" than others, once they have absorbed the flow....meaning, some are more difficult to remove.

a guide to using your first tampon...
http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/tampon.html


"...a miniform is an alternative of pads and tampons....used when having some kind of vaginal discharge or urine leakage....
it seats between the large lips of vulva. actually it’s a small pad, which doesn’t enter vagina....
...there are also washable menstrual sponges made of silk..."
http://www.lesbian-world.net/menstruation.html

bein' a girl...
questions (like yours) answered...
http://beinggirl.com/en_US/pages/home.jsp

can a tampon get "lost"
what do you do...
http://www.teengrowth.com/index.cfm?action=info_article&ID_article=1325

myths & facts about tampons...
http://teenadvice.about.com/od/usingtampons/Using_Tampons_Myths_Facts.htm


you're doin' the right thing
about asking

Answer 7

You don't have the tampon all the way inside. It should not hurt a bit. Just keep practicing, it will work. Don't be afraid to stick it way in the back.

Answer 8

chances are you are not putting the tampom in right. if you say its your first time, you're probably to young yet to be using them. try looking into the junior ones. it that don't salve the problem stop using for awhile and in a few months try again!!! Congrats on becoming a young women!!!

Answer 9

It doesn't sound like thats totally normal to me...but then I'm a man. I say...see a doctor. You may have an issue with extreme vaginal dryness which might be making it hurt. But like I said...I'm a man...lol.

Answer 10

if you are a virgin it may hurt more but if not maybe you shouldnt wear them or maybe youre not doing it right check with the directions and keep trying or maybe you have too high of an absorbacy .......you could also check with your doctor

Answer 11

Yeah it hurts get Tampax juniors