I am in my teens and I do a lot of things like dance, swimming, P.E., etc. and I would love to know how to use tampons. My mom said she won't help me b/c it is too "awkward" and I've gotten the same response from one of my friends. Can people please give me advice? I've tried and tried and I can't get it down.
2007-02-02 07:07:32 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Look at the picture that comes with the tampons. They are inserted up and back at an angle not just straight upward. Insert the applicator until you are at the enterance to you vagina and then doploy the plunger so to speak. Take your time and relax. Once you figure it out you will wonder what all the fuss is all about. Your mom though SHOULD be willing to help you as there is nothing awkward about showing your daughter how to use feminine protection be it pads or tampons.
2007-02-02 07:12:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
As others have said, the most important is to RELAX or your muscles tighten up and make it all much worse. My mother was horrified at the very idea (I am 51 now so times have changed - or so I thought!) but I was so glad when they became available. It's always difficult at first but keep trying and you'll get there (so to speak). Important to remember the angle, not straight. I know I learnt a lot about my body in those dark ages from the drawings and instructions. I found them easier without applicators and a bit of Vaseline. My daughter (19) also had difficulty and now finds the plastic applicators are best for her. You might need to try different ones, remember always start with the smallest size possible.
On a lighter note, I'm really glad I'm now past all that, although women always suffer, it continues with the menopause in different ways. Thank goodness for modern medicine and HRT!!!
All the best sweetie
2007-02-02 16:49:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi I think most girls go through this so don't worry!
just read the instructions and relax ...if your not it wont go in.Also try the new ones with plastic applicators they are so easy to use.Might sound a bit "oooh" but have you tried to insert a finger to feel where it should go ...it might help (if a finger fits so will a tampon) obviously not when your on your period though .Everybodys anatomy is slightly different and this might just give you the confidence to get it up there (so to speak!)
2007-02-03 14:52:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i was younger i did a lot of sports and my mum suggested using tampons straight away. The best thing to do is read the instructions in the pack they give you a pretty good idea on how to insert them. remember you might not get it right first time you try but dont give up after trying it a few times you will get it right. tip if you feel the tampon inside you it is not in correctly, it probably needs to be pushed in further, take it out and try it again with a new one. good luck
2007-02-03 11:18:59 · answer #4 · answered by kdc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is difficult and awkward at first but once you have managed it it becomes a piece of cake.
Firstly don't tense up be relaxed, follow the instructions on the leaflet provided,don't worry if you don't succeed try try and try again.
Use a mini tampon fist, one that comes with an applicator will be better,if you are a little bit dry internally you could try a little Vaseline on the applicator to ease insertion.Persevere it will happen and then you will wonder what all the fuss was about.Good Luck.
2007-02-03 18:18:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll always remember my mums story about her first tampon attempt when she was only a teenager. she'd just started using them and was at work at a pharmacy and was clearly in a lot of pain so the pharmacist asked what was wrong, so she told him about using tampons but the card tube was making her sore. the poor man had to explain she was using them wrong and the card tube was only an applicator and should be removed.
i guess the point I'm trying to make is always read the instructions and when possible talk to someone who can advise.
2007-02-03 13:32:33 · answer #6 · answered by katrina c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All tampons come with the directions included in the package as well as warnings for things such as Toxic Shock Syndrome. But, just as a side note, there is a newer product called Instead, which is a disc that catches any fluids, which works much better than tampons for an active person.
2007-02-02 15:12:08 · answer #7 · answered by chrissyuca 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Use the mini tampons until you get a little practice applying them. You'll just have to change them more often than the regular, but the minis are smaller and less difficult. Use the ones that come in plastic applicators with the rounded end, the cardboard ones are harder to use because it's dry.
BTW it's not true that you can't use tampons if you're a virgin.
2007-02-02 16:24:23 · answer #8 · answered by anna 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
relax. Tampax is the best
i don't use tampons but i want to. im knda too scared to ask my mom and i dont even know how to use it
ive always thought about trying when im NOT on my period
but no one in my fam uses them so its awkward all my friends do tho
i guess its better if uread directions and look on the web
if its ure first i bet it will hurt.
don't listen to whoever said "try your finger first"
and your mom should help you.
i hope this helped in someway
good luckk
2007-02-02 16:51:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are slender tampons out there as well for teenagers, but you might want to try the instead or diva cup, my daughter uses these and loves them. Haven't tried them myself. Also if you have bladder infections or yeast infection - tampons are not a good idea as they help the bacteria to grow. But the cups do not.
2007-02-02 16:53:13 · answer #10 · answered by burnished_dragon 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋