i'm on light flow, is it ok to put a tampon in?

Question

I got my 5th period and i'm on light flow, is it ok to put a tampon in?

Answer 1

If your on a light flow it's a good idea to use the tampax lites.
They work well with light flows, but you should also wear a panty-liner jus incase.

Answer 2

yes, just as long as you use tampons that accomodate your menstrual flow. They have tampons that are for lite days. Try not to use a tampon that is for super or regular. That can cause a condition that is call Toxic Shock Syndrome. Here's some more info on that...

Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)

There are also allegations that rayon in tampons causes TSS, and dryness or ulcerations of vaginal tissues.

TSS is a rare but potentially fatal disease caused by a bacterial toxin. (Different bacterial toxins may cause TSS, depending on the situation, but most often streptococci and staphylococci are responsible.) The number of reported TSS cases has decreased significantly in recent years. Approximately half the cases of TSS reported today are associated with tampon use during menstruation, usually in young women. TSS also occurs in children, men, and non-menstruating women. In 1997, only five confirmed menstrually-related TSS cases were reported, compared with 814 cases in 1980 [according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)]. Although scientists have recognized an association between TSS and tampon use, the exact connection remains unclear. Research conducted by the CDC suggested that use of some high absorbency tampons increased the risk of TSS in menstruating women. A few specific tampon designs and high absorbency tampon materials were also found to have some association with increased risk of TSS. These products and materials are no longer used in tampons sold in the U.S. Tampons made with rayon do not appear to have a higher risk of TSS than cotton tampons of similar absorbency.

Vaginal dryness and ulcerations may occur when women use tampons more absorbent than needed for the amount of their menstrual flow. Ulcerations have also been reported in women using tampons between menstrual periods to try to control excessive vaginal discharge or abnormal bleeding. Women may avoid problems by choosing a tampon with the minimum absorbency needed to control menstrual flow and using tampons only during active menstruation.

To help women compare absorbency from brand to brand, FDA requires that manufacturers measure absorbency using a standard method and describe absorbency on the package using standardized terms. Thus, the terms "junior," "regular," "super," and "super plus," always describe a specific range of tampon absorbency regardless of the brand.

FDA requires manufacturers to give information on the package labeling about the signs of TSS and how to minimize the risk. Women are encouraged to read this information before using tampons and to ask about TSS when getting a medical checkup. More information is available about this topic on the web at:

Answer 3

Yes, they have different size tampons; slender, regular and super. I just use regular and I put them in when I'm light. Nothing worse than the feeling of a bulky pad.

Answer 4

Apsolutly they make tampons in different sizes for different flows so i would get "smalls" for light flow

Answer 5

get light flow tampons there great

Answer 6

well i wouldnt unless ur swimming or sumthin. u dont really need to if its light. but if ur more confortable with a tampon in go ahead. oh and you can put a tampon in even if u dont have ur period. its true but it still might hurt. i would wait to put it in when its heavy. that way it will slide right in and it will be more confortable!

Answer 7

yeah its ok......no matter if its a rough day or a light day tampons are used for any day.

Answer 8

Sure you can. Just use a small absorbancy.

Answer 9

the companies used to give free samples away- you should be fine

Answer 10

yeah.