Kind of embarressing .. tampon question.?

Question

So I'm 17 and have yet to use a tampon! I really want to use them but I don't know .. I'm kind of scared. I tryed to use a cardboard applicator once and it wouldn't go in. And it felt like there was pressure when I was putting it in. Also, should I be embarrest that I don't wear tampons? I know almost ALL of my friends do, but I don't. My period is pretty light after the 2nd day so I never really though I could use them. Because I heard that if its really light and if there's not alot of blood on the tampon it will hurt coming out .. and let's just say I'm not to keen on pain.

I dont know! Should I even bother using them since my period is always light? Is it weird that I'm almost 18 and don't use them?

Thanks for any advice!

Answer 1

I didn't use my first tampon until I was 15, even though all my friends were already using them. The cardboard applicator was the only thing I didn't like about them...I prefer to go with plastic applicators, because they have a rounded tip and are easier to insert. I'm also on the pill, so my psuedo-period is incredibly light, like yours. I just use the junior tampons and they work very well. They also are not uncomfortable to remove even with little blood, because there is enough moisture in that part of your body to help with removal. As long as they're in for a few hours, they should be simple to remove.

However, whether or not you use them is up to you...two of my friends don't use them, and another friend and I do, and it just comes down to personal preference.

Good luck if you try them!

Answer 2

You may be worried and nervous about using your first tampon. Talk to your mom or a friend who has used tampons. It is important to first learn how to use a tampon and then, just relax! The more you relax, the easier the insertion will be. When you are nervous, your muscles tense up, making insertion even harder. For your first time, you may want to try using a tampon when your menstrual flow is heavy; this should allow the tampon to glide in more easily. Choose the smallest size tampon for the first time. By following these simple guidelines, and those that come with your package of tampons, your first experience with tampons should be easy.

1. Sit or stand in a comfortable position. Some women prefer to place one leg on the toilet seat or tub, while others prefer to squat down. After you find a position that is most comfortable for you, hold the tampon with the fingers that you write with. Hold the middle of the tampon, at the spot where the smaller, inner tube inserts into the larger, outer tube. Make sure the string is visible and pointing away from your body.
2. With your other hand, open the labia (the folds of skin around the vaginal opening) and position the tampon in the vaginal opening.
3. Gently push the tampon into the opening, aiming for the small of your back. Stop when your fingers touch your body and the applicator, or outer tube, is completely inside the vagina.
4. Once the applicator or outer tube is inside of you, use your index finger to push the inner tube (the tube where the removal string is connected) through the outer tube.
5. Once the inner tube is all the way in, use your thumb and middle finger to remove the applicator or outer tube. Make sure that the string hangs outside of the vaginal opening. Later, when you are ready to remove the tampon, hold the string and gently pull it downward until the entire tampon is out.

If the tampon is inserted correctly, you should not feel it. If you feel uncomfortable in any way, you may have inserted the tampon incorrectly or the tampon may not be placed far enough into the vagina. If this happens, just remove the tampon and start again with a new tampon. Remember that practice makes perfect. If you don't get it on the first try, your second try will most likely be successful. Instead of getting frustrated and giving up, relax and try again!

What if I still don't succeed?

If you don't succeed after several times, see your health care provider. It may be that you were born with a very small opening in your hymen and you can't insert tampons. This is true in only about 2% of teens, but it could be a problem.



A mirror is often helpful so that you can see where your vaginal opening is. Sometimes, even using a small amount of vaginal lubricant (K-Y Jelly) on the end of the tampon will help the first one glide in.


I was nervous and scared trying to use a tampon before I lost my virginity...but actually...theres no pain.....i would suggest if your are a virgin to not rush when using it.Hope this helps!!


Also I would suggest you use plastic applicator rather than carboard.....and DONT try to put a cardboard applicator in when your not on your period for testing..it may burn going in.....

Answer 3

No, you're not weird. I play college basketball and every year we have at least one freshman come in who has never worn a tampon. We always make it a project to make this girl start wearing tampons because they are so much more comfortable, they are more reliable than pads when you are playing an active sport like basketball and, last but CERTAINLY not least, when you wear a tampon you don't smell nearly as bad as when you wear a pad. Think about all the extra things you can do when you are wearing a tampon rather pad, like swimming and wearing really tight pants! Take everyone's advice and buy some tampons that are "juniors" or "lites" with a plastic applicator. Relax and stick with it until you get it! You'll do great, and soon you'll realize what you have been missing out on. Don't be freaked out by everyone tleling you that you are going to get a disease or harm the environment by wearing a tampon. First of all, how is a tampon worse for the environment than a pad? Doesn't make sense. And, if you change your tampon regularly and don't wear one when you don't have your period (I have a lot of friends who wear them as "safety precautions" when they are going out and wearing light colored pants... don't do that) then you are going to be just fine!

Answer 4

First of all, I want to tell you that using a tampon with a cardboard applicator was your first mistake. The cardboard doesn't allow for easy insertion. You can still use tampons with a very light flow. Try Tampex Pearl Plastic in light absorbency. These tampons expand to fit your form and only absorb less than 6 grams of fluid. (Which really isn't very much). And no, it is not weird that you don't wear them. Just think of it this way. Wouldn't it be much more convenient? When you wear tampons you can swim and do everything you can when you are not on your period. When you wear pads you can't. It is all a personal choice. Make the one that is right for you. I hope this helps. Good luck!

Answer 5

First of all, ditch the cardboard applicator tampons and go with the plastic applicator or "pearl." The insertion will be much easier. Since your flow is light, get the regular absorbency.

Expect to use a few tampons while you practice. Find a time when you are alone and it's quiet. Take a few minutes to read the directions several times and then relax. Once you get the hang of it, you'll never go back to pads. Just remember to change your tampon every couple of hours.

Good luck!

Answer 6

Have you tried junior tampons? Or sometimes they're called Lite tampons. Tampax has them. They work well for a light flow. and you should try a smooth plastic applicator, like Playtex Gentle Glide. But if pantiliners/small pads work best for you, there's no reason to use tampons unless you're swimming and doing other sports. Lots of women don't use tampons, and sometimes young girls use them right from the start. So tampons don't mean maturity, I don't think. Whatever is comfortable for you is best. good luck! Also, follow the directions that come with the tampons. That really helps.

Answer 7

For light periods you can buy tampons marked as "Light" Made by Tampax... they will be in a purpleish wrapper, or have some sort of purple on them. For light periods i dont reccommend tampons with cardboard applicators because they are harder to get in with less lubricant... Tampax's applicators are plastic and are so much easier to use!!! As for the hurting thing: it will onyl hurt coming out if you use a too high absorbency for your flow-- for example if someone has a light flow like you do, and uses a heavy or medium flow tampon it will hurt because it wont be wet at all, the walls of the vagina will be totally dry for a while! Light tampons are designed to absorb light flows and no more than that, so they dont overdry!!! Good luck! if you need anything, let me know!

Answer 8

It isn't weird. Some don't wear pads because it feels uncomfortable to them as well. If you are worried about discomfort try a light absorbent, therefore if you don't bleed much it won't hurt at all. It shouldn't hurt anyways as you have moisture in you even if you aren't on your period so if you bleed lightly it shouldn't make a big difference. If there is pressure try an easy glide applicator. Playtex is a good brand and is the most suggested for new users, real young girls (8-12 young), and sensitive people.

Answer 9

If your period is really light then DON'T use a tampon. It would absorb the natural moisture of your vagina where all the protective bacteria are and disturb the balance of this delicate zone. This would put you at greater risk for toxic shock syndrom.
Don't be ashamed not to use tampons. They are actually very bad for the health and have become a staple of menstruation only through decades of one-sided advertisment by a very profitable industry. They are also very bad for the planet. And they are very uncomfortable (at least once you have tried any of the other alternatives like the menstrual sponges or the menstrual cup). Try this website: http://www.keeper.com/

Answer 10

I dont think it is weird at all. One of my best friends refuses to wear tampons. The first time you use one i think it is normal for it to hurt a little, but after that it is not hard to get them in. Try using Tampax Pearl or something that does not have a cardboard applicator. I dont like cardboard applicators either.