ok. i got my first tampon in last night, but i dont thnk it was in all the way. it was in for about 3 minutes, but it was uncomfortable. my mom said to push it in more, but i couldnt. so i took it out, but it hurt. it never expanded, so could that be why it hurt? would it hurt less if it opeed up? also, is there a certain spot where you have to get past in order for the tampon to open?
thanks
2007-10-04 02:12:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
It hurt comming out because it was still dry cotton. If it was used longer, and absorbed stuff it doesn't hurt. Or if it's a very light period, it could be uncomfortable comming out. It didn't hurt and wouldn't have hurt less if it had expanded. It expands as it absorbs fluid. No there is not a certain spot to get past to open. Just try again. Get ones with plastic applicators. Good luck! (took me a couple times to get it right)
2007-10-04 02:23:23 · answer #1 · answered by Mel 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes they hurt coming out because they are dry and haven't had time to absorb any blood, not because they aren't expanded. There is a certain spot you need to push it past in order for it to feel comfortable. It's really hard to explain where that is but it's pretty far inside. You almost feel like you are putting it in too far but it's ok. You need to push it up with the applicator as for as it will go, until you've reached the end of the applicator and your fingers are against your skin.
2007-10-04 09:28:14 · answer #2 · answered by Pico 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You must be new to using tampons. :) Ive used them so long that -when they feel painful..like what you have experienced- it means that they are sitting too far down in your vagina and need to be up more in the uterus. If you feel pain from it..remove it immediately and put in another one..push it in as far as you can then push the tab to make the tampon go in. This should insure that it is high enough to have a good fit without leaking too much and causing discomfort. Take this test: After you put the tampon in..walk around in the bathroom..if you cant feel it..then you have it in right..if you can feel it or its uncomfortable then it isn't sitting high enough and need to put another one in higher.
Also it would probably be a good idea to rotate the use of tampons and maxi pads because there is a risk of getting TSS (toxic stress syndrome) from the use of tampons. But the risk is very low.
Hope this helps..good luck dear!
2007-10-04 09:24:12 · answer #3 · answered by kezzyjenny 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It takes practice, Ive been doing it for 8 years and sometimes every so often it just doesn't feel quite right.
I would recommend buying the tampons with PLASTIC APPLICATORS there much easier to grip when pushing the cardboard ones suck.
Don't push it in more, just start over with a new one and i put my left leg on the floor, and put my right leg on the toilet "Standing up of course" then i bend forward a little and push it up it usually works pretty good
Good luck. I would recommend using pads at night or on days your at home and not going out, because there is that risk but as they say its low.
2007-10-04 12:16:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have to be in a certain position to use it correctly. Follow the directions on the package. It's not really something you can get answered on here. Try to see if Tampax has a website, too. There might be some questions and answers on there for you. Relax. Tampons are not the best thing anyway. Pads are better for your body, actually.
2007-10-04 09:40:13 · answer #5 · answered by Clear as a Bell 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tampons are not for everyone . Esp. if you are a virgin they can be hard to get use to . They come in different absorbtion , maybe this first one is just not the right kind for you . Try a different kind . I know a lot of people prefer certain brands better then others.Good Luck .
2007-10-04 09:19:33 · answer #6 · answered by lisaandchrisv@verizon.net 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Buy ones with an applicator as they are easier to insert. You should experience no discomfort at all, and once it's in you should not be able to feel it. The right angle is important.
2007-10-04 09:17:26 · answer #7 · answered by Ginny Jin 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
use your finger to push it up further, keep pushing until it feels comfortable, it might be gross the first time but in the end itll be alot better. it probably hurt because it wasnt filled and caused friction.
2007-10-04 09:39:22 · answer #8 · answered by LaxAndLove09 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You did push it out of the cardboard or plastic didn't you?
I suggest that you ask your mother again, maybe she can acturally go in and show you how to apply it and make sure you are doing right so that you don't hurt yourself.
2007-10-04 09:19:02 · answer #9 · answered by DeltaQueen 6 · 0⤊ 6⤋