Tampon Issues?

Question

This may be too much information for some, but it's become a serious problem for me.

I've recently been trying to switch from pads to tampons, and it's not going too well. The pharmacy brand super-grade tampons I use start leaking a mere 1 to 2 hours after first using it (and by leaking, I mean gushing embarassing amounts). When I try to change them, the cardboard cover stays stuck in my cervix and I have to seperately pull it out. And furthermore, when I look at the padding without the cardbard cover, it doesn't look like the tampon absorbed anything at all--and this is after it started leaking!

Should I get a more quality tampon? Should I get a higher-absorbency tampon? Am I doing something wrong? Please help- I have nowhere else to go, I'm the only woman in my house!

The cardboard cover WAS stuck inside of me when I tried to change it out, not put it in.

I don't even bother with the applicator- I take it off before trying to insert it.

Answer 1

Read the instructions. And buy plastic easy insert tampons.

Answer 2

You NEED to? Why? You have to be part of the swimming team? I rarely wear anything but pads, personally. So, you need smaller tampons. Junior size, or lites. If it hurts, you're not doing it right or your flow isn't heavy enough. Even more reason you need a smaller tampon because if you use a size that's too big for your flow, you could get toxic shock syndrome which is quite serious. Okay, so this is how you do it, once you obtain very small tampons (they're harder to find so you might have to call a few stores - Tampax is who makes "slender regulars" and "juniors". Sit comfortably. Take one hand to open everythign up between your legs. Take the tampon in your other hand and gently, slowly, start rotating it into you by twisting. If you just try to shove it in, then yeah, that's going to hurt - these are delicate parts after all. So the trick is to just twist / rotate / wiggle it in slowly. When you're pushing in, if you hit a dry spot that hurts, pull the tampon out just slightly to lubricate the applicator a little with moisture that was already there, and then keep going in farther (kind of like gently pumping it into you). This should help, and you'll quickly get the hang of it. Once you do, it won't hurt, and I think that's what you're afraid of, and why you can't relax. Good luck. Take your time. P.S. I lost my virginity 20 years ago and I can't even wear a medium absorbency tampon - they're too big for me and they give me bad cramps. It's not about the size of your vagina or whether you've had sex. It's about the amount of blood flow. I eventually moved to The Keeper (also sold as Diva Cup), because these work better for someone like me who doesn't have a large flow.

Answer 3

OK first, i dont know of any tampon with a cardboard cover! unless you are talking about tampax tampons that have an applicator, but i cant imagine inserting and leaving that whole thing in. check the instructions on the box again it sounds like you may be doing something wrong. a tampon should have the same soft cottony exterior from which the whole tampon is made, and should be enlarged as it absorbs the flow. Hope this helps , just check what you are doing or perhaps try a different brand, one that comes wrapped in plastic, which you remove before insertion perhaps. good luck

Answer 4

First off.....the cardboard applicators get sticky with any kind of moister. If you use the plastic applicators they do not get sticky. Remember when you insert it to only get the biggest part of the applicator in up to you fingers and to use the little part to push the tampon in. The remove both the big and small applicators. From personal experience the Tampax pearl is the most comfortable that I have found. It is also the most absorbent that i have came across and I have very heavy flows. Just remember to use what is comfortable for you and do it how you feel comfortable. Like I tell my girls. That is something that you may have to try many different types to find what works for you.

Answer 5

Your not supposed to put the cardboard inside of you. Follow the directions that are included inside the box. Try using a pad along with a tampon incase of any leaks. If you still get a big leak, get a higher absorbency tampon. And if you still get a big leak, try a different brand.

Answer 6

Maybe you are not inserting it right. And try tampons with plastic covers and not the cardboard ones. I have a hard time with those as well. Get a better brand. Did you get the right absorbancy?
If u try all of this and it doesn't work then maybe you should just stick to the pads.

Answer 7

I would not buy the Generic Brand tampons. Try a name brand with a plastic applicator.
It is not possible for the cardboard applicator to get stuck to your cervix. It may stick to the walls of your vagina if it is dry. Again, try ones with a plastic applicator, that will help if that is your problem.

Answer 8

It sounds like you are leaving the cardboard applicator in. Its just supposed to push the tampon in and come right out again, leaving only the absorbant part in. Hope this helps. The box should come with directions.

Answer 9

There are better ones with plastic holders. But one thing I want to caution you about, if you bleed a super lot in the beginning, you may also want to put on a pad. That way you can find out when you're going to need to change your tampon. Good luck.

Answer 10

um try a different brand. possibly playtex or tampax, those really are the best. and go for a plastic applicator (its less likely to get stuck)