I'm 14 years old, a freshman in high school and I'm thinking about joining the swim team next year. Problem is, I have my period and I've always used pads. My period lasts about 3 days (and yes I know it's shorter than most girls' periods, but I've checked with my doctor and she says it's normal for a teenager, especially with all the hormonal changes now and such), 5 the most, and it's only on the 2nd day that my period heavier than the 1st or 3rd (last day). I know that girls who swim on swim teams/competitively use tampons, but I kinda have a slight fear because I heard that it will hurt when your flow is too light, and I don't know how to, even though I've read instructions online from valid sites and have seen step by step cartoon pictures that show you how. Basically, I'm not sure if I'm really "suitable" to use tampons, and would like some serious advice from other teen girls. Thanks!
2007-11-13 14:49:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
By the way, I won't use KY jelly so please don't include that in your answer, thanks =)
2007-11-19 06:24:26 · update #1
you're right, removing a tampon can be a little uncomfortable if you're flow isnt heavy and it didnt fill up the tampon, leaving the tampon kinda dry.
but all you have to do is relax and breathe...and use smaller tampons.
2007-11-13 14:53:58 · answer #1 · answered by jenuttuhl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your mom or a friend who has used tampons. It is important to first learn how to use a tampon and then, just relax! The more you relax, the easier the insertion will be. When you are nervous, your muscles tense up, making insertion even harder. For your first time, you may want to try using a tampon when your menstrual flow is heavy; this should allow the tampon to glide in more easily. Choose the smallest size tampon for the first time. By following these simple guidelines, and those that come with your package of tampons, your first experience with tampons should be easy. 1. Sit or stand in a comfortable position. Some women prefer to place one leg on the toilet seat or tub, while others prefer to squat down. After you find a position that is most comfortable for you, hold the tampon with the fingers that you write with. Hold the middle of the tampon, at the spot where the smaller, inner tube inserts into the larger, outer tube. Make sure the string is visible and pointing away from your body. 2. With your other hand, open the labia (the folds of skin around the vaginal opening) and position the tampon in the vaginal opening. (See picture 1 below). 3. Gently push the tampon into the opening, aiming for the small of your back. Stop when your fingers touch your body and the applicator, or outer tube, is completely inside the vagina. (See picture 2 below). 4. Once the applicator or outer tube is inside of you, use your index finger to push the inner tube (the tube where the removal string is visible) through the outer tube. This pushes the tampon into the vagina. 5. Once the inner tube is all the way in, use your thumb and middle finger to remove the applicator or outer tube. (See picture 3 below). Make sure that the string hangs outside of the vaginal opening. Later, when you are ready to remove the tampon, hold the string and gently pull it downward until the entire tampon is out. If the tampon is inserted correctly, you should not feel it. If you feel uncomfortable in any way, you may have inserted the tampon incorrectly or the tampon may not be placed far enough into the vagina. If this happens, just remove the tampon and start again with a new tampon. Remember that prapractisekes perfect. If you don't get it on the first try, your second try will most likely be successful. Instead of getting frustrated and giving up, relax and try again!
2016-05-23 02:12:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey! If you really want to do swimming...you should! But anyways, tampons are made for comfort, and aren't supposed to hurt. And if you have a light flow, it doesn't mean tampons are gonna hurt you, you wont have to use that many tampons. Ask your mother about this, and she can help you too. Don't be scared though!
=)
2007-11-13 15:07:43 · answer #3 · answered by poojaa :) 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are suitable for tampons. You can learn to use them and they will not hurt on your light days. When your flow is light you just use one designed for a light flow. To insert them you just aim them toward the small of your back and they will go in just fine. If you feel it or it hurts when you do it then you are doing it wrong. They are much more comfy than pads.
2007-11-13 14:55:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Use the smallest tampons you can find as this will help. You can also use a little KY jelly to make it easier to put the tampon in if your flow is very light.
If putting a tampon in or taking it out hurts then you are not doing it right. It's not the most comfortable thing to do but it doesn't actually hurt.
Talk to your mother, it may be embarrassing but she can help and she may not show it but she'll be very glad you trusted her enough to talk to her.
2007-11-13 16:37:11 · answer #5 · answered by freebird 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You can use tampons, just take your time and relax. My first tampon took about half an hour to finally get it in because I was so tense and unrelaxed.
Make sure you use the slenderest plastic applicator tampon with the lightest absorbency for your first time. I recommend Tampax Pearl LITES.
2007-11-14 02:59:05 · answer #6 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if it's next year- thn you have plenty of time to practice putting a tampon in.
Maybe try each week getting it a little further in- until you manage to do it.
If you've had your period for a year or two, then it's fine to use tampons.
2007-11-20 07:39:48 · answer #7 · answered by Muppet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will be fine it dosent hurt unless its not in properly
2007-11-13 15:02:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋