help girls!?

Question

i have been having trouble with tampons. i want to wear them but i am scared of how bad it will hurt. also i have tryed to insert them but i couldnt. i amost got the aplicator stuck so i have been scared to use them. also i have heard that the string on them can break and it can get stuck. i dont want that to happen. i think that they would be more comfortable then pads but i am scared. HELP!?!

Answer 1

Don't force yourself to use them if you are scared. I've hardly ever worn tampons because they were just never all that comfortable for me. They make pads so thin now and I just stick with those. If you are determined to try them though, try using the light days or teen version first. They aren't as bulky and will give you time to adjust. They also make a type that doesn't have an applicator. Instead, there is an opening in the tampon for your finger and you slip it on your finger tip and insert that tampon that way. They really don't hurt but they can be uncomfortable. And what is most comfortable to you is really what should matter the most.

Answer 2

You cannot get the applicator stuck................it just doesn't happen and if the string breaks you just reach up inside the vagina and remove the tampon manually. Sit down with a printed diagram of the female genital organs and then look at your own body with a hand mirror. Identfiy your own body parts. Look at the diagram on how to insert a tampon and take your time practicing. Once you figure it out you will wonder what was so hard about it in the first place. My daughter has been using them since her second or third period so I know you can do it if you just relax and practice.

Answer 3

I remember when I first tried to use them I got so frustrated! I was putting the applicator at the opening and then trying to push the tampon in. It was SO uncomfortable, I thought how in the world people used these things. THEN I decided to thoroughly read the directions. Ah-ha! The first half of the applicator (which holds the tampon) is supposed to go completely up in the vagina, THEN you push the bottom part to insert the tampon in place. Then pull out the applicator and the tampon itself stays in. As someone else said, you might want to coat it just a little with Vaseline, relax and start with a "junior" size (for light days).

Answer 4

Well dont worry, if you string break, the tampon has no where else to go. At the end of the vagins is the cervix and it is so tiny that a tampon cannont be push through.
As for getting it in, just make sure you are placing it in the right hole. It should not be painful when putting it in. If you have resistance, try another angle. Or just read the instructions that came with the pack.

Answer 5

Someone told you wrong. Those cord, even if they do break (and having worked in a gynos office, have never heard of that) - it doesnt mean that they are lost - you can "fish them" out from inside of you with your fingers. Your average vagina is only a couple of inches long - which is why a tampon is only that long.
You are having trouble because you are nervous - try to relax. The other thing - try using a smaller size until you get the knack for it.
They dont hurt if you are using the right kind - maybe another brand? I dunno, but certainly try the smallest size.

Answer 6

some people cant wear them...they have been proven to contribute to Toxic Shock Syndrome as well. it would be extremely unusual for the string to break, but if it did, youd just have to reach up there and pull it out, it wont go up into the uterus cuz the cervix blocks the way. but you may have a higher risk of vaginal infections if you use them. there are smaller ones without applicators, maybe try one of those first. if you have any symptoms of fever or body rashes after using them, remove immediately, and you may want to see a doctor( in case of TSS)

Answer 7

put a little vasaline on the applicator the first few times and aim it toward your lower back, when the uterus is sluffing off it often tips back- the string will not break and even if it could you can reach up and grab the end with your thumb and 1st finger and pull it out

Answer 8

the string is very likely to NOT break. They are better I say than pads but you have to make sure that it is in and none of the cottony tip is out ,or it will hurt kinda when you walk. when your putting it on put one leg on toilet . they also have directions in box

Answer 9

your just puting them in wrong or worrying to much when you try.. fist thing tampons are not a good thing..you can get toxic shock syndrome from them.. let me give you alittle about it.. you can go to www.webmd.com for more info. good luck



Toxic Shock Syndrome - What Increases Your Risk
Some people may be naturally more susceptible to toxic shock syndrome (TSS) than others, even in the absence of risk factors. These people lack specific antibodies against the toxins of strep or staph. People with immune system problems, such as diabetes, cancer, or autoimmune diseases, are also at higher risk for toxic shock syndrome because they are also more likely to lack the specific immune system response needed to fight the toxins.

Risk factors for menstrual TSS
The prolonged use of a tampon, especially the superabsorbent type, increases a woman's risk for menstrual TSS. If you have had menstrual TSS in the past, you have an increased risk of developing it again.

Risk factors for strep nonmenstrual TSS
Chickenpox is the most important risk factor for a strep bacterial infection leading to TSS in children.2 Scratching chickenpox blisters can lead to group A streptococcal skin infections, increasing a child's risk of developing TSS.

In adults, risk factors include:

Recent childbirth.
Recent surgical abortion.
Skin injury, including cuts, burns, deep bruises, insect and animal bites, sores caused by chickenpox or shingles, mastitis, boils, piercings, and tattoos.
Influenza.
Infections in the muscles, such as myositis, or in joints, such as bursitis.
Recent respiratory infections, such as sinusitis, sore throat (pharyngitis), laryngitis, tonsillitis, or pneumonia.
Risk factors for staph nonmenstrual TSS
The risk for staph nonmenstrual TSS is increased by:

Use of contraceptive sponges, diaphragms, or an intrauterine device (IUD).
Skin injury, including surgical wounds, especially surgery on the nose when packing bandages are used.
Abscesses.
Recent respiratory infections, such as sinusitis, sore throat (pharyngitis), laryngitis, tonsillitis, or pneumonia.
History of staph menstrual TSS.
Risk of recurrence
After having menstrual TSS, about 30% of women have at least one repeat episode.3 If you have just had menstrual TSS, you are most likely to have another case during your next three menstrual periods, especially if the original infecting bacteria was not eliminated by antibiotic treatment. Killing the infecting bacteria is especially important because research shows that about 66% of women do not develop antibodies after having menstrual TSS.4 Without antibodies, you are still vulnerable to the bacterial toxins that trigger toxic shock syndrome.

If you have had TSS related to tampon use, you can reduce your chances of getting it again by taking a few simple precautions. For more information, see the Prevention section of this topic.

People who have had nonmenstrual TSS are at increased risk of getting it again, although recurrence is rare.4

Answer 10

talk to an adult, like your mom or your aunt or someone like that about your fear. you will use the when your good and ready, just use pads till your ready.