I'm her older sister I'm 24 and she is 13. She called me from the girls bathroom and told me so I went to school and picked her up. Jenna has been using tampons. I think she might b to young for them is she?
2007-10-17 08:53:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
She does not have a mom. She lives with me.
2007-10-17 08:56:29 · update #1
She is a virgin
2007-10-17 09:00:46 · update #2
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2007-10-17 09:42:24 · update #3
She can wear tampons on the first day of her very first period if she wants to and is comfortable with them.
Mine started at age 11 and I started using tampons around that time as well.
2007-10-17 09:55:11 · answer #1 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She is able to use tampons. But I think you are probably the best judge. Is she mature enough to handle the responsability that is involved with tampon use? And most important of all... If she does use them, make sure she is educated on Toxic Shock Syndrom!!! It is sooo important and young girls die all the time from not being aware. I knew a girl personally. She forgot to take one out, put another in and lost the first inside. She was too embarassed to tell and didn't know about TSS. She went to the doc with flu symtoms and got very sick. Her mother found her gone in her bed the next morning. She was only 15. Make sure she is capable of handling the responsability of it. I use tampons. I don't have anything against them. But they are dangerous if you don't know the dangers of TSS. Use the right obsorbancy according to the flow. Change them reguraly. And seek medical help if needed, never be imbarassed. You can even let her know there is a hotline number on the box if she has questions. Good luck!
2007-10-17 09:11:23 · answer #2 · answered by cari_co26 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she is already using them with no problems, I guess it's ok. Most girls her age at least start out with pads and then switch over at some point when they get the nerve to figure it out (usually from peer pressure--all the other girls are using them.) My daughter, 14, hasn't made the transition yet but she is very modest and very independent and not about to do something she finds gross just because the other girls are.
(Considering other things like sex, I as a mom find this somewhat reassuring.)
I know my mom never used tampons and she thought I was horrible when I switched--but then she thought everything was nasty and horrible!
If you are concerned, call and ask to speak to the nurse for your ob/gyn or family practice doc. They can give you the medical pros and cons, and I doubt they would charge you anything for the quick phone consult.
By the way, I admire you for looking after your sister. I know at your age it can't be easy to try to parent a teen (especially a sibling who may not have the proper respect for you)
Best wishes to you both!
2007-10-17 09:01:39 · answer #3 · answered by arklatexrat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my daughter got her period I let her decide what she wanted to use. She was a late bloomer & all of her friend had already gotten theirs. Plus, I'm very open with my kids about puberty etc.. so she was very comfortable with the entire thing. She started out using pads but feels more comfortable with tampons because she's very active & into sports. When we go to the store I let her pick what she wants to use I just make sure shes buying regular or junior absorbency.
2007-10-17 09:05:26 · answer #4 · answered by justaskme 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd go with pads. Tampons might be overly intimidating to a girl starting her period. Pads will feel bulky but let her know that no one can tell she's wearing one.. I know that was my concern when I started my period!
Good luck!
2007-10-17 08:59:54 · answer #5 · answered by elementoflife 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-12 23:42:26 · answer #6 · answered by hammet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pads. Definately. My mom said that tampons are dangerous for kids under 15.
2007-10-17 09:00:11 · answer #7 · answered by EMM:) 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My daughter is just got hers not to long ago at 11 and i wanted her to wear pads, but she plays softball, basketball, track, cheerleading... and insisted that she had to wear tampons , so i got her the tampax sport, they are pretty tiny and she does really well with these.. so i say let her try it , she will tell you if it uncomfortable..
2007-10-17 14:59:10 · answer #8 · answered by Sarekay 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pads definitely - Always are the best.
Tampons save for later on and special occasions - they are not that good for virgins or for everyday use.
2007-10-17 08:59:34 · answer #9 · answered by supergirl 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if she is a virgin i would recommend pads.they do have junior tampons but since she just started pads may be easier for her.
2007-10-17 08:57:09 · answer #10 · answered by tanya c 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋