I really need to use a tampon cuz my flow is so heavy but I cant get it in theres like no opening and when ever I just try to push it in somewhere it hurts(bad). What do I do?
2007-05-06 01:46:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Have you read the direction paper that coame in the tampon box? The #1 rule of tampon use is to RELAX! If your muscles are tense then your vagina closes and you can't get it where it needs to be. You may also need to use a little vaseline or KY jellly to lubricate the tampon and help it slide it into place. Tampons take practice, don't give up and before you know it you'll be a pro at it!
2007-05-06 01:54:49 · answer #1 · answered by Elizabeth M 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is an opening... trust us. :)
OK grab a mirror, then lean up against a wall and squat down, sitting on your heels. Spread your legs wide apart.
With the mirror, look at your vagina. There WILL be a hole there. It will be the one bleeding.
Make sure you have the slender tampons, since they will be easier to insert. Put a dab of vasoline or lube on the tip of it.
Relax, breathe in and out slowly. Take one hand and open up the vagina a little more. Angle the tampon 45 degrees (towards your lower back) and slowly insert.
It should not hurt, but might feel weird or uncomfortable at first.
Follow the directions in the tampon box.
You can use pads for heavy flow, just get the super absorbent kind and change the pads every hour or so.
If your flow is supremely heavy, talk to a doctor. Have you had a pap yet?
2007-05-06 10:15:17 · answer #2 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything Leah P just said.
Don't use the cardboard ones.
Sometimes a pad is better for a heavy flow than tampons. Usually you need both or just pads.
Wait until your period is over, when it is less messy, and then get the mirror and sort out where your vagina actually is. You are probably trying to insert it into the skin between your vagina and your rectum which would hurt. Don't force it. Look at the instructions in the packet of tampons which usually has a diagram and use the mirror to work out where everything is.
Good luck.
2007-05-06 09:10:26 · answer #3 · answered by A65 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should start with a slender tampon & use one with a plastic covering, instead of cardboard. You also can use a small amt. of KY jelly on the end. Next make sure you know your anatomy, you can use a mirror to locate the vaginal opening, and place pointing towards your mid spine.Try lying down as apposed to sitting or standing.
2007-05-06 09:03:49 · answer #4 · answered by Leah P 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if you can't insert a tampon, then try using sanitary napkins or pads... tampons only work when inserted into the vagina. If you vagina is too small for a tampon, then you will need to use other feminine hygene products.
2007-05-06 09:14:44 · answer #5 · answered by Chantal 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Relax. Breath, angle 45degrees and insert slowly. Different positions work for different girls. Try sitting on the toilet or stand with one leg on the toilet seat, or squat just a little.
Good luck.
2007-05-06 08:54:48 · answer #6 · answered by mandy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Umm.. There should be a pamplet in the box with directions. If your having this much of a problem you should stick to pads. They come in differant absorbancys.
2007-05-06 08:57:10 · answer #7 · answered by Stacia25 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋