A question for girls only plez!?

Question

ok should i try tampons or stay with pads i have never used a tampon but if they work better than pads then i kinda want to im just kinda scared?

well lik im going to walmart tomorrow and cuz we r going on a trip to a amusment park and so i dont no if i should try them or not

and lik wat brand it the best personally with pads i lik always but i didnt no about that lik tampax pearl ur something?

im kinda scared cuz one of my friends tried them and hated them and the other uses them but i dont really feel comfortable askin her

Answer 1

Everyone her has given you such good advice I wasn't going to add more, but the last answer you got suggests that tampon use causes cancer, and there is no evidence of this. The truth, debunking that rumor, is made plain on a government FDA website you can see here. http://www.fda.gov/Fdac/departs/1999/299_upd.html It's close to the bottom of that page. It's connected to a more specific rumor that was really outlandish, and that was covered and proved false at Snopes http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/tampon.asp as well. They include a section near the end discussing the dioxin-cancer non-issue as well.

I've used tampons since my first period. It was tricky to figure out at first, but once you get the hang of it (follow the advice of the answer that advised you to look at the package insert pictures), it feels like nothing at all, and it's clean and terrific!

I prefer Tampax Pearl because the plastic applicator is super smooth and easy to use, and the braiding prevents spotting. But I did use cardboard applicator ones on occasion, so I could flush away the "evidence" when I was at a friend's house or something. But look out for bad plumbing! You don't want to clog up someone's toilet with a tampon applicator. If I were concerned about concealing the evidence that I use tampons now, I'd probably just wrap the applicator pieces in toilet paper until I could find a discreet disposal unit. But really, I'll tell you that no one cares as long as you don't leave it on the floor or something. :)

Also, be sure to keep the tampons you want to use on hand. I've found myself without twice, and both times the tampon provided by others turned out to be the non-applicator kind, which aren't much fun to use, in my opinion.

Answer 2

Get tampax pearl or a tampon with a plastic applicator. Also, since this is your first time definitely get the smallest size tampon. If you put it in and you feel it, then, it is not in right. When a tampon is in right you should not feel anything. Here is a small list to remember:

Plastic applicator
Regular size tampon
Unscented tampons
You should not feel it

If you remember all of this then you will love tampons, just don't get discourage if you try the first time and it bothers you. Good luck! And don't be afraid to ask someone for some advice...like your friends or school nurse.

Answer 3

I experienced the same thing quite a few years ago, only I wasn't able to decide when I was at home. My mother took my sister and I camping with the neighbors family and everybody was having a good ol time in the lake. And I was sitting around with a pad on. What the...
So... mom went to the store and got me some ultra light absorbency tampons. I had a heck of a time getting it in. But luckily the box comes with illustrated instructions that are very easy to follow.
Don't push too hard, and be sure to stop if it hurts, you can always try again later when you get up some more courage if it didn't go in properly the first time you try.
Well... I wasn't able to get it in all the way so it felt REALLY strange and was basically not in all the way and I was walking around with it half out so I was sitting around kinda trying to discretely push it in. How embarrassing eh?
Anyway, after that time and another time I tried again and I got it in properly.
It's really up to you if you want to try a tampon.
It's personal preference. Be sure you read the insert inside the box though. It does have the illustrated instructions on how to properly insert it, and it also tells you about health risks associated with using Tampons, such as Toxic Shock Syndrome. (If you leave it in too long, your body can kind of disagree with it there and it'l make you feel a bit sick. Removing PROMPTLY helps that go away)
A good rule of thumb is to change a tampon whenever you go to the bathroom. That way you don't have it in too long.
But it depends on your blood flow and if you are an excessive or light bleeder, etc, but there are different tampon sizes to accommodate that as well.
For the first time though, be sure to try out the smallest size that's available. Don't forget that you can include your mum in going to buy it if you don't want to by yourself.
I personally like the convenience... although when I wear tampons I still have one of those mini pads on.. like the Always Body Fit.. or ... whatever it's called... that one that's the size of a credit card? Fits in your back pocket and nobody can see it there? That one... Just to be sure... because sometimes the bleeding can seep down the string and I'd rather it get on a disposable pad than on my nice undies.
Anyway, hope anything I said helps... sorry if it's a bit graphic... good luck with whatever your decide dear. :)

Take it easy,
miR :)

Ah, Brands: I like Always pads too.
For the regular sized pads, or the Ultra Thin ones, I use Kotex w/the Dri-weave and the "Shh"-wrapping. (It's not all loud in the bathroom!)
For Tampons I use Tampax Compak. They're half the size of the regular tampons because it's supposed to be good for tucking away in a purse or a jeans pocket. It has a plastic applicator. The Tampax Pearl are okay too, seem the same to me as the Tampax Compak, just that it's a "regular sized" applicator, meaning that it's double the length of a compak one. (For example, the Tampax Compak is maybe 3 inches long? Because the plunger is lined inside of where the tampon is in the thing... (you'll understand when you see it)... and the Regular tampon is about 5-5.5 inches.) You can actually see the difference in the packaging though, the Tampax Compak boxes are like half the size (in height) as the Regular Tampax box. But both are good.
Just depends if you want it smaller. I use both, and put the Compak ones in my purse or backpack, and then the regular ones I leave at home. :)
Don't be afraid to experiment though, there's plenty of brands to choose from. You can really just stand there and read all the boxes if you have time.
The thing with the Tampax (regular size ones) is that they have a carboard applicator. (AKA FLUSHABLE!), the plastic applicators are NOT flushable. So if that's a concern of yours, you can get carboard applicator tampons and be ok too.

Good luck!

Answer 4

Today young girls are much more active and a tampon will give you that feeling of confindence that everything is staying in its place. It also helps you forget you're even having a period until you need to change it. Some doctors say you could cramp more with a tampon. I didn't have that problem. If this is the case, just take some Advil and take it easy for a day or two... It does take a little getting used to.

Good luck..

Answer 5

tampons are so much better then pads,however it took me a while to learn how to use them,I actually had to have my friend show me because I just didn't get it.There is nothing to be afraid of I recommend starting with the regular Tampax tampons with the cardboard applicator and no perfumes added.Iam very sensitive to anything that is going to cause any kind of allergic reaction and just in case you are this would be a good place to start.Buy the unscented pantyliners as well (no perfumes)as this will help you feel fresher.

Answer 6

don't be scared, just make sure you insert it slowly. If it bothers you then you can just stick with pads. I know they do not bother me personally, however I still just use pads. I know some girls who don't have time to keep changing their pads or are on their periods heavy they wear a tampon and a pad just to prevent any leaks. But it can depend how well it will work for you, so maybe the first day you try them also wear a pad just incase and you can see how well they work.

Answer 7

ok, don't be scared of tampons. If you want to start using tampons get the smallest absorbency and you won't have any problems. Tampons aren't necessarily better because it is harder to tell if you need to switch out for a new one. Pads are nice but, then you can't where too tight of clothes. So it is really your choice but, don't be scared. after you use tampons once, then you get the hang of it and it is no longer scary. Be brave.

Answer 8

Tampax pearl is a very good option... or look thru the selection and see if there is any just for teens.... there is directions in the box... i suggest (yes, i know this is kinda gross) using a mirror so you can see what you are doing.. and make sure you get the whole tampon in there, if any part of the sponge is hanging out it will be uncomfortable and if it is too big it will be uncomfortable.
good luck!

Answer 9

Honestly I hate tampons, but Im really sensitive in that area. You should try the tampons and see how you feel, everyone is different. If you dont like them then you should try stay free ultra thin pads. I use them and they are very absorbent and have ordor neutralizers. They are the only pads I use. Good luck!

Answer 10

I tried them but i really prefer the pads because they kind of arouse me. Tampons are great if you are wearing pants, you do not have to worry about being noticed that you are on your period.

For those who choose tampons, you have to change them frequently because you may develop Toxic Shock Syndrome due wearing the tampon for too long. So, by all means go to sleep with a pad.

Anyway, I feel real smelly and dirty when I am on my period so I have to shower even more frequently (several times a day during those days).