I have a ? about tampons?

Question

If your a virgin can you use one? Whats the best kind to buy if your a teen? And is it very uncomfortable? My mom told me you could not use a tampon if your a virgin because it breaks the hymen, but I don't think this is true.

Is it hard to get used to? How many days do you need to get used to it?

Why would your mother tell u not to wear one, if its safe? And more comfortable? If that is correct should I just wear it anyway w/out her permission, or wait until I'm older?

Answer 1

Yes you can use one when you are a virgin.

Buy the slenderest lightest tampon when you first start out until you are used to it.

It was uncomfortable at first, but I got used to it.

Before using a tampon without your mom's permission, talk to her about it. It IS safe, as long as you follow the instructions on the tampon box and know the risks of TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome). Tampons are great to use during physical activity and swimming, so let her know that that is one reason you want to wear a tampon.

You shouldn't have it in longer than 6-8 hours (I always change mine within 6 hours just to be safe) and don't wear them when you are not on your period.

Answer 2

As for your hymen, you could have very well allready broken it riding a bike. Your mom and gyno should have known this. Any short, vigirous activity can break your hymen. And its not all that important anyway. So many people have the misconception that it only can break after sex, when something large is inserted there. Tampons have been my best friend since I first got my period at 15. Being a virgin and using tampons was no problem for me. I was scared at first but they're so much more conveinent and cleaner! You're not sitting there in that nasty bloody pad getting it all over your skin. There are tampons that are designed for the teenage body. They are so comfortable. It'll take some time getting use to. If you don't insert it far enough, it will be very uncomfortable. Practice makes perfect. Many times I've been so comfortable, I've forgotten I'm on my period and left it in for more than 8 hours, Which is very dangerous. TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome) is associated with tampons so it's best that you always watch the clock. 8 hours max.

Answer 3

Yes you can use them if you're a virgin. You will not break your hymen. If it's in properly, you shouldn't feel a thing from the first time. There should just be the string hanging out (to remove it.) Buy the kind with a rounded top. If your periods are heavy in the beginning, don't be afraid to buy the super size. Otherwise you'll leak. When it slows down, use the slim ones. If you can't figure out how to use them the first time, get help from a friend, (or your mother.) You can show her this. I'm 53, and wore tampons since I was 14. And the first time I had sex , he broke my hymen. Remember you shouldn't feel the tampon AT ALL. They're the only way to go! Good luck to you. :)

Answer 4

Yes you can use a tampon if you're still a virgin, although it depends between people whether they'll get used to it or not. Some find uncomfortable such as my best friends and never use them, whereas my other friends rely on them - during the summer wearing a bikini & swimming, doing physical activities such as sports, etc. And if you don't want that "wearing a diaper" feel then go for tampons. The most popular one is Pearl, just make sure you start off with the regular ones or ones for "light" days and not the ones for "heavy" days so that you can get used to them.

Sure it'll be weird and uncomfortable at first but I'm sure you'll end up getting used to it. And there's really not a number of days when exactly you'll get used to them... it all depends on how often you use them.

Answer 5

1) I'm a virgin, and I use them when I'm on my period and have to swim or do other active things. I've never had a problem with them, except for the first time I tried to use one... Hey, use some lube...seriously. I like KY. I can feel it when it's in, but it should never ever hurt.

2) I've been told that your hymen can tear if you get it far enough in...but it can also tear when you're doing other things, and even if it does tear, so what?

3) It's YOUR fun hole, honey. Whatever you are more comfortable with. Your mom can't control what you stick up it...lol.

4) I use tampax pearl for the sole reason that I like the package. I couldn't decide at the store so I just grabbed a random pretty box... o.0 They seem to work well. I don't like the cheap ones, I think they are more uncomfortable and more likely to leak.

Hope that helps. :)

Answer 6

honey, there is pretty much no way a tampon would break your hymen. your mom is wrong on this one. you would have you use one freaking huge tampon. the hymen is elastic enough to allow you to put a tampon in without it tearing, so yes, you can use one if your a virgin.
as to whether its uncomfortable, that just depends on the person. the tampon size you use should depend on how heavy your flow is. there are charts for that on the side of the boxes. but, say you try a regular and its just really uncomfortable, you may want to try a light or a regular-slim.
really tho, tampons are usually way more comfortable than pads are, just since they eliminate those awkward pad-wedgies (lol) and they are a lot less messy.
i personally prefer them almost entirely over pads, they are that much more comfortable.
as for getting used to them, pretty much the only part that you have to get 'used' to is putting them in and taking them out. normally, you dont even feel a tampon when its in. if you do, you may not have put it in correctly.
i suggest practicing putting them in before you actually use them, just so you can get it right. and then use a pad or pantyliner with it the first time you use one incase it didnt go in properly and you leak a little.
oh and just a heads up, if you do choose to 'practice' putting one in, if you take it out almost immediately it will be very uncomfortable. this is because the tampon is still dry, and so its not sliding out as easily. so dont worry, if you leave it in longer then its easier to pull out.
good luck!

Answer 7

That's a lie. Tampons will not break your hymen. Just use the absorbency that is best for your flow(they even have special ones for teens, now)...If your tampon is uncomfortable, it means it isn't in correctly. Take it out and try another. May I suggest for your first time, get a box that you can experiment with and wear pads as a back up. Once you notice barely any flow on your pad-you've got the hang of it....

Answer 8

Yes you can use a tampon if you are a virgin. It will not break your hymen as your mom said. I would suggest that you use one of the slender tampons. I'm not sure which company makes them, Tampax, Kotex, just go to the tampon aisle and look.

As far as comfort, if the tampon is inserted correctly, you will not feel anything.

Answer 9

it can break it but more than likely it won't. most hymens stretch enough to let a tampon by. You may not even have a hymen, some girls are born without them and a lot of times they break on their own. Who cares about a hymen anyway they are highly over rated.

Answer 10

They make smaller tampons for first-time users. The website below offers a free starter kit that they will mail to you.

Yes you can use tampons if you are a virgin. There's no reason why you can't. In my personal opinion, I don't like tampons because of a bad experience. When the tampon is inserted inside, you won't be able to feel it.