Girls only!! WHO are experienced in other words about 20+?

Question

I kinda need to learn how to use a tampon. And well I tried like slims and they work right? But I tried the regulars and they are uncomfortable. I can "feel" it I guess..
any advice?
Oh. ANd im still terifyed of them. Yah, im a loser.

Answer 1

Tampax pearl tampons are really good, as oppose to paper applicators or normal plastic applicators. Use the slim ones and change them frequently until you get comfertable enough with them, then move to the thicker ones. if you try to put one it and you stand up and can feel it, it is not in far enough. DONT try to use that same one again. Take it out and try a new one. Go through an entire box if you have to. If you try 3 or 4 just use a pad until you go to the bathroom again, otherwise you may dry yourself out and then it will be very uncomfertable. I hope you get the hang of it because tampons are way more convinent than pads, and more comfertable. Pads will eventually start to feel like a diaper. Good luck!

Answer 2

This is the first question I have ever answered but you seem like you are desperate for some help. If you insert the tampon far enough inside of you shouldn't feel it. Sometimes when you aren't bleeding very heavy using a larger tampon can be rough getting it inserted. By the way, have you looked at the directions that come inside of every box? There are instructions with pictures that might help you. When I first started using tampons I didn't know you had to through away the paper insert LOL. So don't call yourself a loser. There will always be things we don't know.

Tammy
www.tammystendertouches.com

Answer 3

Well, there is a paper included with the box of tampons that gives very good details on how to insert one in a couple differant ways. Most important is to read the paper and get the correct size for your period. If it feels uncomfortable it might not be placed in all the way. Also, relax and it is easier to insert.
About what another person had posted, it is called Toxic Shock Syndrome. The paper that is in the box also explains about the signs and symptoms of TSS. Discontinue use if you feel or develope a fever or you start throwing up and you were not feeling sick before you started using tampons, but this is also a rare condition. I hoped this helped a bit.

Answer 4

First off, you are NOT a loser! It takes a while to learn how to use them. It can be terrifying, but just relax. Make sure you insert the tampon all the way. If you were feeling it, it was probably not inserted all the way. Have one leg up on the toilet or tub, and insert the tampon as far as it will go. You have to relax, because it will hurt and be painful, if it is not inserted properly. You will know it is in place when you can't feel it anymore. Remember to follow the directions on the box about when to take it out.
Check out this site:
http://www.obtampons.com/know_01.shtml

Answer 5

If you can feel the tampon it is not inserted correctly, either you have placed it at an angle that is not right for your body, or is not in deep enough. When inserted correctly you shouldn't be able to feel the tampon. It may also being difficult to insert a regular tampon if you only have a light flow and if that is the case i would try the light tampons and slims are just as effective as regular. They just fit nicer in a bag, if you dont want people to see them.

Answer 6

There is a instruction pamplet in in the box of tampons. However, this is something every woman must figure out on thier own, in other words, if it is'nt right try, try and try again. Try buying a box of the multipax tampons. It may be that you are trying to insert the wrong type for the wrong flow. Note that light flow is for a smaller tampon ( which is usually the last days) and heavy is for a heavier one. which is usually your beginning and middle days. This is of course different if you are on the pill. If your uterus is tillted you may have to choose a different position then the typical sitting or foot on the toilet. hope this helps. Also know that some women just can't use them.

Answer 7

tampons aren't just going to give you TSS immediately. I think chances for getting TSS are very, very low as long as you don't use the super kind and not change it for 7+ hours (read the warning label). They have changed them since the whole TSS thing to make them safer.

Anyway, maybe try to use the plastic slim ones and if it doesn't work just try some other day when you're more comfortable with it. If you're terrified with them its probably hard to do it but don't worry about it so much. Look at the diagram that probably comes with the box, you have to get the tampon in past your initial muscles so you can't 'feel' it. If its uncomfortable, its probably not in right. good luck.

Answer 8

Hi,
You are NOT a loser. Pads have come such a long way nowadays. Before they used to be huge and bulky. Now you can buy ones that are much slimmer. I never gained a good feeling when wearing tampons. If it is uncomfortable, just use pads.
Good luck!

If you want to continue to try, check out the websites below. The last one has step by step instructions. ;-)

Answer 9

Okay, this is the best way to do it. Lie on the bed with your legs apart and knees bent. Use your finger to find the vaginal entrance and then gently and slowly insert the tampon inside. Push all the way in until you can't push it anymore, then remove the cardboard tube. The main thing is just to relax and breathe normally. Ifyou start to panic or become distressed, you can always try again later.

Take care : )

Answer 10

Like everyone said, it's probably not in far enough. It's ok to smear a little vasoline on the applicator/tampon so it inserts easier. Just make sure to wash your hands of the vasoline or else it'll be hard to grip. Also, relax.