i have a huge 4-5 hour long test and they dont let you go to the bathroom so i want to wear a tampon and a pad. but i dont wear tampons and i dont wanna tell my mom i want to start. do u think i should take one of hers and try it out at school so she dont know and if i like it i'll tell her i want to wear them? i know how to put them in and about tss.
2007-04-28 11:08:31 · 18 answers · asked by ♥LyNz♥ 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Talk to your mom. Thats what moms are for. I can't believe in this day and age you are riding a pillow.
2007-04-28 11:12:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Let me tell you this, as much as you may not want to, honesty is always best. You should tell your mom that you want to wear tampons. The worst that can happen is that she will ask if you are having sex yet-- and if you are, and are honest about it-- it wouldn't make sense to tell you no. If you are not having sex, then you should explain why you want to wear the tampon--you have a valid reason to want to wear one! This way, there is no sneaking around. If you are scared to tell her that you want to try them out, then it will only be worse to have the talk about actually wanting to wear them. And you would also have to explain the "how do you know you like them"--which would probably lead to a lie that you borrowed one from a friend. This little issue is not worth a bunch of lies.
If you decide that you like them, you will probably be scared to tell her, and just keep taking them from her until she finds out--Then, she WILL have a reason to be upset with you.
2007-04-28 11:27:36 · answer #2 · answered by Joi J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would just stick with wearing a heavy pad for your test - you can never be too sure if a tampon will leak during your test, and why should you have to double up w/ a tampon and pad, when you can just wear a pad?? plus, tampons can be hard to put in your first time. i would imagine that if you told your mom you wanted to wear tampons, she would be ok with that - and would probably help you pick out a good brand. plus, if you buy a box of tampons it comes with instructions to help you out. i wouldn't just take your mom's tampon and try it out, b/c they're hard to get in if you don't know how - if you don't have the instructions or someone to tell/show you.
2007-04-28 11:12:22 · answer #3 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't say how old you are but personally using tampons for the first time can be painful - try to practice! A pad & a tampon should cover you for the duration of the test. Good luck!
2007-04-28 11:13:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should just tell your mom. Taking a tampon behind her back will create distrust, and you want her to trust you to come to her with things so that when you want things from her later, she'll be more likely to say yes. If she says no, you can just use a maxi pad, but I do think the tampon and pad combo are your best bet.
2007-04-28 11:12:40 · answer #5 · answered by Katherine W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have never worn a tampon, I wouldnt recommend it. What you can do though is use an overnight pad which will give you better coverage. You can also buy Depends... they do make pads. They are quite big I admit, but if you are worried about leaking, that would be the way to go.
2007-04-28 11:12:58 · answer #6 · answered by Paramedic Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well when I go to school, for about 8 hours, and I'm on my period, I just wear a thick one, very thick. Then usually if you're worried about maybe it "going through" just ask your friends if they see anything. Bring a jacket in case it does, and a change in shorts/pants/jeans, whatever.
Don't try tampons just because of this test.
You're friends can't laugh at you, because well soon enough they will start theirs or already have them and are worried themselves. Good luck on the test, and oh...
USE THEM WHEN YOU ARE READY!
2007-04-28 13:56:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read the box instrucitons on inserting it. You should probably just tell your mom but thats your decision... And usually 4-5 hours if fine but not longer than that. Most packages have instructions or other information on tss and how long you should wear them. But if you don't want to risk it just talk to your mom.
2007-04-28 11:12:25 · answer #8 · answered by rahxox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your mom knows that you have a heavy menstrual flow, you shouldn't be afraid to ask her about it. I personally think that you should wear both. Don't want to take any chances, right? But if you do bleed through, and blood gets on your clothes, peroxide gets blood out of clothes. Good luck on your test!
2007-04-28 12:03:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know exactly what u are saying.. i used to be scared to tlak to my mom abotu using tampons.. but the longer u wait to tlak to her the more akward it will be.. if u dont feel conforable yet.. tlak to ur school nurse.. most nurses will give u a tampon or two to use. so u could just use them during the test
2007-04-28 11:34:19 · answer #10 · answered by irishchicaxoxo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont' think you should wear a tampon. Frankly there are a lot of health issues with them and if you are a virgin they compromise your virginity. Also if your mother doesn't want you to wear one then you need to respect her and not wear it.
Instead get some of the very thick pads and wear that. I'm sure you will be fine.
God Bless!
2007-04-28 11:12:04 · answer #11 · answered by The OTHER Boelyn Chic 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋