My friend told me that if you start using tampons beforse you lose your virginity it will cause toxic shock syndrome is that true?
2007-03-18 15:18:13 · 19 answers · asked by ALt 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
And do tampons have expiation dates?
2007-03-18 15:24:32 · update #1
I don't believe they've got expiration dates no, but that wouldn't be a problem if you have a regular period, because you won't have them longer than a year or anything.
Tampons are perfectly safe for virgins. I used them before I lost my virginity for two years. They might hurt at first, and you might even tear your hymen- but that does not mean you lose your virginity.
I say start with Playtex slimfits until you're ready to go to a bigger size.
2007-03-19 10:51:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of all..you do NOT lose your virginity by using tampons. Virginity can only be lost by having sex with someone. Just because a woman's hymen is broken doesn't mean they're no longer a virgin.
Tampons are perfectly safe to use as long as they're used correctly and changed when they're supposed to be. I only use tampons..no pads at all and have been doing that for 13 years without ever having Toxic Shock Syndrome.
2007-03-18 15:27:23 · answer #2 · answered by Dana L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toxic Shock Syndrome is caused by bacteria entering your body, it can occur in the vagina or the nose. Washing your hands before and after using tampons can reduce the risk.
There is no risk using tampons before losing your virginity, but it might be a little painful due to the narrow opening. I personally couldn't do it before I lost my virginity - it hurt too much. If you push too hard you will break your hymen, therefore kinda 'losing your virginity'.
They are a LOT easier to use after having sex, so I would stick to using pads until then.
2007-03-18 15:27:18 · answer #3 · answered by samrawuk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you can use tampons if you are still a virgin. Toxic shock syndrome occurs when you have a tampon in for too long. Changing tampons often, decreases your risk of toxic shock syndrome.
2007-03-18 15:24:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You do not have to lose your virginity to use a tampon and using tampons DOES NOT CAUSE you to lose your virginity; The hymen has an opening for the tampon. Using tampons before losing your virginity does not cause toxic shock sydrome. Instead of listening to your friend who doesn't seem to have a clue about these things talk to your mother about them.
2007-03-18 15:28:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No! the only thank you to lose it rather is with the help of having intercourse! And im exceedingly advantageous putting in a tampon isn't as painful as having intercourse as a virgin. So loosen up merely use a tampon. Drs say it each and every of the time
2016-10-19 01:06:09 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no to all of your questions. you can get toxic shock syndrome at any time virgin or not. just make sure you change your tampon every 4-8 hours and youll be fine.
2007-03-18 15:29:21 · answer #7 · answered by beautifulbunny0286 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that is not true. You can break your hymen though using a tampon, which is usually what hurts the first time you have sex. But TSS is an infection caused by leaving your tampon in over 8 hours (or so they say).
2007-03-18 15:23:49 · answer #8 · answered by SwimnLaur03 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That is so wrong! I've been using them for 6 years and I never got toxic shock and I'm still a virgin. As long as you change them regularly you won't get toxic shock.
2007-03-18 15:22:34 · answer #9 · answered by Kim H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is not true at all you get toxic shock syndrome if you don't change it for like 12 hours maybe longer and it wont break your virginity
2007-03-18 15:45:26 · answer #10 · answered by vixen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋