Today I bled thorugh my pants at school because there was a gap on the side of my panties, sorry I can't really explain it. So I had to wear a hoodie over my pants for the rest of the day and I was laughing but no one seen anyway believe me. But I realized I cant always wear just pads on heavy days so I talked to my mom about it :-) and she asked me if I want to my big sis to come over and show me how.(I said no becasue that would be wayyyyyyy to embarrassing and her husband might come to my house with her) So my mom told me to read the back of the box and I said okay. But I want to make sure I do it right and make its as comfy as possible and not irritating. I heard of putting vaseling somewhere on it and honestly I have never seen a tampon before except like once so any advice would be helpful!
2007-10-22 09:13:04 · 11 answers · asked by kathy h. 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
When you first start using tampons get a box of Playtex SlimFits. They are made specifically for young teens and first-time tampon users. They have a plastic applicater for easier insertion, a rounded tip for comfort, and they are the smallest and most slender tampons on the market (They're about the width of your pinky finger!).
To insert the tampon, use your dominant hand and put your thumb and middle finger on the finger-grips. Use your other hand to spread apart the lips/labia of the vulva and hold them open while you're inserting your tampon. Now get into a comfy position for insertion: you can sit down on the toilet, squat over the toilet, or you can stand up with one leg propped up on the toilet. Do whichever is easiest for you. Remember to relax your muscles to make insertion more comfortable and easier. If you're nervous your muscles will tense up and make insertion really difficult. When you're ready to insert, you should use the tip of the applicater and hold it at your vaginal opening. Then, gently push the applicater inside of your vagina while angling the tampon a little bit upwards, and then to the back towards your tailbone. Keep pushing the tampon in until the finger-grips are right outside of your vagina. After that, put your pointer finger on the skinny plunger and push it into the bigger applicater which is already inside of your vagina. Once the skinny plunger is pushed in completely, you can grab the finger-grips and pull out the applicater and toss it in the trashcan. The string will be left hanging outside of your body, so you can tuck that into your underwear. You should never feel any pain while using a tampon, when inserted correctly you shouldn't be able to feel the tampon at all. After using tampons for 2 or 3 years, I strongly recommend switching to a menstrual cup because they are healthier, cheaper, more reliable, stronger protection, no risk of TSS, and are better for our environment. Best of luck!
2007-10-22 13:05:14 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ meme ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its ok to use a tampon at school, but not for 8 hours. Carry at least 1, maybe 2 spares with you. If you insert it correctly, it won't slip out. If you're not sure or still new at using a tampon it wouldn't hurt to have several, in case you need to try again to get it in right. You'll find what once you learn to insert it correctly, you'll be much more comfortable. Leaving a tampon in for more than 4 or 5 hours is not safe. Besides, after that long it may leak through also. If you have classes like gym or a sports activity, use a tampon suggested for a heaver flow... like a super. All it takes is practice. Good luck!
2016-05-24 19:05:46 · answer #2 · answered by lorretta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not going to happen the first time around. I sat in front of a mirror and figured it out with out my mom or anyone cause I was too embarrassed so I get what you're going through. Make sure your legs are spread enough so that the opening is easier to access. Put the tampon in and make sure you hold onto the top part before you push the back cardboard so that the tampon goes in. It may take a few trys to get it right which is perfectly normal. If you really want to get it you will just don't tense up and be calm about it
2007-10-22 09:24:52 · answer #3 · answered by Hope 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not use vaseline if possible...that can lead to a yeast infection.
After you've inserted the tampon with applicator until it can not go any further...remove just the cardboard (or plastic) part and throw that in the garbage can (wrap in tissue if you like). The sting should still be hanging part way out of you. The part that stays in is removable by pulling on the string. After a few hours remove that part and that can be flushed.
If you've placed it right you will not even feel the part that remains to gather the fluid.
You may have to try a few times. Just remain calm and don't get upset...we all have to start somewhere.
I had a friend once who walked around all day in pain because she didn't know to remove the cardboard part....so you are not alone.
I've attached the link to a directions page for you.
2007-10-22 09:24:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of the vaseline thing.... it should go in without anything to help it in there! You need to relax, and yes, read the instructions on the piece of paper inside the box. It's very informative. You need to find a comfortable position for inserting... some women find putting one foot on the toilet is helpful, but over time wyou will find the best way to do it. Try and aim it for the small of your back, as that is the angle of your vagina. Unravel the string and give it a little tug to make usre it's been attached properly. Once inside, so long as you can't feel it, its far enough in, and don't worry about pushing it too far in, that's just not possible. Make sure the string is hanging out, and you'll have no trouble removing it. Don't leave it in more than 6 hours.
2007-10-22 09:25:18 · answer #5 · answered by goingcrazy121 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, start with the lightest absorbency plastic applicator tampon.
Try Playtex Sport or Tampax Pearl, they are both good to use.
Be patient, my first time took me maybe an hour to finally get one in!
Wash your hands, then read the pamphlet. Use a mirror if you need to. Try to relax. Open up your labia and insert the tampon at an angle where its aimed towards your lower back. SLOWLY insert it, relax! Wash your hands after you get it inserted.
Since your periods are heavy, you could also use a pad just in case it soaks through the tampon. Also buy some super absorbency tampons.
Be sure to change them every few hours!
2007-10-22 10:06:35 · answer #6 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1) read the directions 2) practice You are supose to insert a tampon at an angle, not strait up and down. If you can feel the tampon and it is uncomfterble than you didn't do it right so take it out and try it again. you might have to do it a couple times to get the hang of it. good luck!
2007-10-22 09:20:27 · answer #7 · answered by Shay 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Also when wearing a tampon on a heavy day you may want to double up and wear a thin pad as well.
Tampons are not corks (though thats what I call them - lol) and leaks will happen.
I find that sitting on the toilet with your legs spread makes inserting a tampon easy.
2007-10-22 09:30:14 · answer #8 · answered by Sandy N 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey, I'm 19 years old and I still hate using tampons! = )
But let me just say that don't feel bad about bleeding too. Every single woman has gone through this, I have many times.
And the best thing to do with tampons is just practice, practice, practice. But don't practice when you're not on your period because you're not lubricated enough, and the fibers may stick to your walls.
2007-10-22 09:32:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-28 04:28:57 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋