a tampon and a pad? I am curious because I'm 11 and get could get my period soon. Which is better if you play softball or something.
2007-02-21 10:03:07 · 11 answers · asked by Heather 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
A tampon might be better for sports so you don't leak all over the place, especially if you are wearing those white capris. Not only is that embarrasing, but how will you get the stain off? But I must warn you, putting a tampon in for the first time may be painful.
2007-02-21 10:07:32 · answer #1 · answered by Jenny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pad is a strip of cotteny stuff that sticks to the crotch of your panties and absorbs the blood as it drips out. A tampon is a cylinder-shaped piece of the same material that actually is inserted inside using either a cardboard or plastic applicator. There is a string that hangs outside for removal.
There are pros and cons to each. Tampons are less messy and don't smell as much, but when using them you risk getting TSS, which can be fatal. Also for some people it's just uncomfortable. But for sports and dancing and things like that, tampons tend to be a better bet.
Before you actually get your first period, talk to your doctor about what would work best for you. Or just do what I did, experiment. Use one, then the next month use the other. You'll develop a preference.
2007-02-21 18:09:03 · answer #2 · answered by Eowyn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for sports you should use a tampon, pads could get very uncomfortable.... me personally i like tampons better because you are less worried about leaks..... of course there are health precautions for both, with a tampon you could get TSS and you have a higher risk of yeast infection, as for with a pad you are more prone to any kind of vaginal infection, even bladder infection. It took me some time to get used to my period, so i used pads every day because i couldnt get a tampon in..... it takes some time getting used to a tampon........ and don't worry your period is a blessing, and a step further into woman hood.
2007-02-21 18:10:36 · answer #3 · answered by Abbygayle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The difference is a pad is more comfortable for most girls at first, but for softball or sports its better to where an tampoon because pads can leak during sports. A tampoon goes into your vagina and a pad, you stick on your underwear. Hope this helps!!!
2007-02-21 18:12:04 · answer #4 · answered by yadiermolina_lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i feel more confortable wearing a tampon. I don't have to worry abou a pad showing or leaking. Plus when wearing a tampon u can forget about having ur oeriod cause u don't worry as much. i recomend a tampon!!
2007-02-21 18:08:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a tampon because with a pad and tight gear you can see it plus it leaks
2007-02-21 18:06:45 · answer #6 · answered by Shenic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
USE a pad to start with, uless you are a having sex a tamp is gonna hurt and be uncomfortable. there are a ton of varity of pads that you can use to protect yourself any of which you can play softball in, ask your coach what she prefers and go from there. good luck
2007-02-21 18:07:21 · answer #7 · answered by Lillian S. Phx Arizona 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
first of all... i started at 12 but a lot of people i kno didnt start til 13
but use pads the first month...
u can hurt urself if u use tampons at first
and i didnt use tamponds til my third month
but they do hurt at first
if ur a virgin
2007-02-21 18:06:49 · answer #8 · answered by *NeedHelp* 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
tampon i sbetter but u almost never get it on your first try!!! so stick to pads for like ur 1rst period.
Goodluck!!!!!
2007-02-21 18:16:57 · answer #9 · answered by blondebeauty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah what they said
2007-02-21 18:09:48 · answer #10 · answered by foxxyman14 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋