I just started my first period yesterday and we're going to a lake do swim and do boating in a few days.
And my mom says I need to wear a tampon.
Is it alright if I use a finger applicator?
More importantly, is it okay if I use a tampon this soon? My pituitary gland must have bad timing, haha.
Thanks so much
2007-07-17 05:42:53 · 7 answers · asked by Beth 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Im kind of scared to use them. I don't want TSS!
2007-07-17 05:48:41 · update #1
Yes it is safe. Start out with one of the very skinny tampons with a smooth surface (I think the box will say Slender and get the smooth cardboard or plastic with petals).
I had a VERY tough time learning to use tampons. It really hurt. But I wanted to use them so bad because I hated pads so much. Now tampons are all I use. I hope you dont have the trouble I had. I don't think they made Slender or smooth plastic tampons back when I started....
As for TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome), you won't get it if you remember to change the tampon every 6-8 hours, I think it is. The paper inside the tampon box explains all this. You will be fine.... even to use a tampon overnight. Just change it when you wake up.
2007-07-17 05:50:46 · answer #1 · answered by deepvioletfire 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yes it is perfectly fine....i used tampons at the same stage as you...its no big deal
u wont get TSS unless u dont change it every 4-6 hours
2007-07-17 13:16:38 · answer #2 · answered by laxgrl9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are just starting wearing tampons, get a plastic applicator and the slenderest tampons available.
Change it every four hours.
You can use tampons your very first day of menstruating.
2007-07-17 12:56:51 · answer #3 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you should use tampons but i don't know if a finger applicator is the same as a round tip applicator but for beginner you should use teen slim fit tampons i think that's the name if you have anymore questions go here
http://beinggirl.com
2007-07-17 12:46:34 · answer #4 · answered by college gurl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its really safe.. as for tss..its rare, and just change it every 4 hours.
2007-07-17 13:00:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yess its fine to use one.
tampax-pearl are really easy to use
they have an applicator that makes them really easy to put it in too.
2007-07-17 12:49:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes its safe
2007-07-17 12:47:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋