im pretty sure im bout to start and i am goin over to my friends house on thursday to swim.il prolly have it by then and i want to use tampons. can i practice putting them in and taking them out while im not on my period? i want to be comfortable with inserting them by thurs. so i need to practice! can i do this?
oh yea: im 13 and have had my period for 1 1/2 yrs. if that helps!
2007-06-05 12:24:50 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
yes, you can do that. Just don't leave it in for too long. Good Luck.
2007-06-05 12:27:36 · answer #1 · answered by sdgirljen 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can do it, but it might be uncomfortable to try to get it out. Because it won't have soaked up any fluid, it will be dry and hard to remove. You should use some sort of lubricant (probably not oil-based) when you insert it so that you don't have a hard time removing it. Good luck!
PS. Maybe you can try soaking the tampon in sterilized water before inserting it so that it won't be dry, and it will be easier to remove. It would be really important for it to be sterile water though, since you don't really want to introduce bacteria into your vagina.
2007-06-05 12:33:57 · answer #2 · answered by JaniesTiredShoes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can practice briefly once or twice but do not leave them in them you will be at risk for TSS, toxic shock syndrome. I would suggest putting a small amount of vaseline on the end to make it easier since you are not used to it and make sure to start with something like Junior Tampex which is a smaller size until you get comfortable with them. Read the pamphlet inside the box for details on TSS.
2007-06-05 12:34:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you use a lubricant, it will be quite uncomfortable inserting and removing them. When you have your period the blood acts as a lubricant, but if you put them in when you are effectively dry they will suck up any remaining moisture in your vagina and be quite painful to remove again. Like dragging a cotton ball across your tongue when you've got not spit left.
2007-06-05 12:37:07 · answer #4 · answered by Seraphim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no no no its not a good idea to use tampons without having your period
your vagina will be dry and you can seriously damage it if you do this
there is also a higher risk for getting tss when you use tampons when you are not on your period
sorry you have to wait
maybe you will get it later tonight or tommorow and then you can practice then but until then do not use them
2007-06-05 12:30:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can but be careful as if you are dry it can actually hurt taken it out, and it may hurt inserting it. Just be gentle when taken out as it will be a little difficult due to you dryness. :0)
2007-06-05 12:32:41 · answer #6 · answered by BuLlY LoVeR 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No just wear a panty liner till it comes out your gonna hurt yourself
2007-06-05 12:39:49 · answer #7 · answered by lindasua@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not really a good idea, because your vagina isn't moist or anything, the fibers of the tampon can damage the lining of your delicate vagina. It will hurt a lot to take out if you aren't menstruating.
and vegetable oil, or any cooking oil is a really bad idea, it's not designed to be used as a lubricant...
2007-06-05 12:28:24 · answer #8 · answered by Kenzi R 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes. just use some lubricant even like vegetable oil from the kitchen because if you practice without you might hurt yourself a little. not worth it. so use vaseline, KY, or better, plain old oil.
2007-06-05 12:27:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes. Just don't leave it in. And don't do it too many times, the skin will become irritated if you dry it out too much.
2007-06-05 12:28:14 · answer #10 · answered by C K Platypus 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋