Tampons, Can you get sick? Options

[vietbabiiix3]

Well, I've never used a tampon before, but I heard from a friend that she read about a girl who used a tampon and forgot to take it out. She felt sick and she was sent to the ER. When she was there the doctor asked her if she was on her period. And she suddenly remembered she had the tampon in there still. When she took it out, she felt much better.

I heard there's a syndrome or something that goes along with using tampons. Any experience?

[KayleighKins]

I find it odd that anyone could forget about a tampon. I mean, when you pee, theres a string to deal with. It's a little reminder. lol

[Peanups]

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Well if you read the warning labels there is some sort of disease you can contract from it, like brownsugar said, TSS.

I also heard from another friend if you change your tampon regularly, like before it is really used,, it can hurt to take it out, but thats not a disease

[Peanups]

I don't understand how you pee with a tampon. I can't do it. I have to change it every time I got to the bathroom.

what like the tampon is stopping it from coming out?

theres suppose to be two holes,,, down there, and one of them is where your period comes out and the other is where you pee. idk though, i don't like tampons, they scare me,, especially after seeing the picture of how to insert it

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[*MyMichelle*]

I don't understand how you pee with a tampon. I can't do it. I have to change it every time I got to the bathroom.

Me, too. I feel disgusted at the idea of having a cotton string soaked up with piss in my panties all day.




But, yes, if you buy a box of tampons, they always include an insert about the causes / effects of TSS and how to prevent it.

what like the tampon is stopping it from coming out?

theres suppose to be two holes,,, down there, and one of them is where your period comes out and the other is where you pee. idk though, i don't like tampons, they scare me,, especially after seeing the picture of how to insert it blink.gif

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Tampons are amazing, btw. If you learn how to use them correctly, they are HEAVEN compared to pad-diapers.

[KayleighKins]

::shrugs:: There are two holes, so it wouldn't be pushed out, or even touching. And you hold the string out of the way so it's not soaked in piss.

[luku]

Tampons are uncomfortable to use. Well for me anyway. I mean, having something stuck in there for so long...eww. As far as getting sick by using it: sometimes it is not always that you forget to take it out. You might have to alternate between tampons and pads. Using just tampons even if you change it can make you feel a little woozy. If using tampons, its best just to use for important occasions, like parties, weddings, etc. Other than that, pads are safer. Just remember to change pads too, because blood itself is toxic.

[KayleighKins]

I use both. I use tampons because I don't like the whole blood clotting feeling, and I use pads just in case of spotting and spills.

Know what I mean Jellybeans? I like being on the safe side.

[Peanups]

well i guess tampons are good to use if your swimming or whatnot, but from what i understand, your period will stop while you are in water, like in the shower or whatnot, so thats not a BIG worry, unless your irregular and you do still have it while in water.

[idalisa]

I just started to use tampons and i think they're
so much better

[KayleighKins]

well i guess tampons are good to use if your swimming or whatnot, but from what i understand, your period will stop while you are in water, like in the shower or whatnot, so thats not a BIG worry, unless your irregular and you do still have it while in water.

Yeah, but you never know when it's going to stop. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

[Rachel]

If using tampons, its best just to use for important occasions, like parties, weddings, etc. Other than that, pads are safer. Just remember to change pads too, because blood itself is toxic.

Whaaaaaat, I don't think they'd let tampons be on the market if they were that dangerous. It is perfectly fine to use them everyday, you just can't be a complete idiot and not change it.

[ashxx69xbaby]

Tampons are uncomfortable to use. Well for me anyway. I mean, having something stuck in there for so long...eww. As far as getting sick by using it: sometimes it is not always that you forget to take it out. You might have to alternate between tampons and pads. Using just tampons even if you change it can make you feel a little woozy. If using tampons, its best just to use for important occasions, like parties, weddings, etc. Other than that, pads are safer. Just remember to change pads too, because blood itself is toxic.

well wen you have sex its just like having a tampon in. but hey its prolly just the way i see it. && i do agree...pads maybe safer but some ppl dont like the pad-diaper feeling. personally id choose tampons over pads any day. but its just my opinion tho

[Rachel]

well wen you have sex its just like having a tampon in. but hey its prolly just the way i see it.

What the hell? NO. Sex is about 10000000000000 times better than having a tampon in.

[jk860]

I use both. I use tampons because I don't like the whole blood clotting feeling, and I use pads just in case of spotting and spills.

Know what I mean Jellybeans? I like being on the safe side.

I do the same thing. I get paranoid at times, and i like being safe
but i dont wear tampons all the time. I usually alternate

[Joss-eh-lime]

I just started to use tampons and i think they're
so much better

was it as scary as most people [including me] think it is? ive tried to use them...it just doesn't work! & it didnt hurt right?

[Peanups]

was it as scary as most people [including me] think it is? ive tried to use them...it just doesn't work! & it didnt hurt right?

haha i think its scary too. Well the instructions says that a lot of girls are scared of the idea of tampons if they have actually never had one on. So when you insert it in, you just need to be calm, and if its uncomfortable, just take it out and try again

i dont know though personally, but that is basically what the instructions say.

[voguelove]

tss. theres usually a pamplet that comes with a box of tampons warning you of this sickness.
or you can google.


hardly anyone gets it. so the chances of you getting it are slim to none.

Me, too. I feel disgusted at the idea of having a cotton string soaked up with piss in my panties all day.
Tampons are amazing, btw. If you learn how to use them correctly, they are HEAVEN compared to pad-diapers.

my tampon string never gets peed on.
and yes, ill agree..i f**king hate pads. seriously, my hatred towards those stupid diaper things are huge.

[$$$ soul]

your period will stop while you are in water, like in the shower or whatnot

Uh, no it doesn't.

And a girl from my school actually passed away from TSS.

[voguelove]

well i guess tampons are good to use if your swimming or whatnot, but from what i understand, your period will stop while you are in water, like in the shower or whatnot, so thats not a BIG worry, unless your irregular and you do still have it while in water.

uhh..noo.
your period does not stop in water. it may look like since YOURE IN WATER and water will probably wash it away.

[Peanups]

Uh, no it doesn't.

And a girl from my school actually passed away from TSS.

"That disease is TSS, or Toxic Shock Syndrome. TSS is a very rare bacterial disease, and it can be fatal. But you don’t need to be afraid of using tampons because of TSS. The disease is associated with tampon absorbency, and it’s more likely to affect users of super-absorbency tampons who don’t change them often enough.

To be on the safe side, change your tampon every four hours, and use the least absorbency possible without risk of ruining your white capris. If you experience symptoms such as a high temperature, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness and a rash, remove the tampon and contact your doctor immediately.
"

for all those wondering....

and i checked online, i've gotten different answers about if your period stops or not,
some say it doesn't
some say its lighter
some says it stops for 15-25 minutes.
so idk.

[EmoEyelinerx]

I don't understand how you pee with a tampon. I can't do it. I have to change it every time I go to the bathroom.

Yea, like everyone else said theirs something called TSS you can get, also known as toxic shock syndrome. How the girs could forget her tampon was inside her no one will really never know. The chances of forgetting are like .1% When you go to the bathroom or something theirs a string so thats like a little reminder.

No, tampons dont hurt. Just make sure you put them in properly, and change them every few hours.


Heres a link for info. on TSS

[idalisa]

was it as scary as most people [including me] think it is? ive tried to use them...it just doesn't work! & it didnt hurt right?

I didnt hurt at all. I feel so much better and i can go
swimming when ever i want

[EmoEyelinerx]

Tampons are uncomfortable to use. Well for me anyway. I mean, having something stuck in there for so long...eww. As far as getting sick by using it: sometimes it is not always that you forget to take it out. You might have to alternate between tampons and pads. Using just tampons even if you change it can make you feel a little woozy. If using tampons, its best just to use for important occasions, like parties, weddings, etc. Other than that, pads are safer. Just remember to change pads too, because blood itself is toxic.

It was probably just uncomfortable because you didnt put it in the right way the chances of getting TSS or getting sick at all is a very very low chance. YOU MUST BE A COMPLETE IDIOT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE OUT A TAMPON. How can when you change it make you feel woosy? If tampons were that toxic like you make them seem I dont think they would be selling them.

well i guess tampons are good to use if your swimming or whatnot, but from what i understand, your period will stop while you are in water, like in the shower or whatnot, so thats not a BIG worry, unless your irregular and you do still have it while in water.

Usually your period will stop when your in the water but, it also might not.

I say stick with tampons, its alot better then sitting in a blood bath

[breakingdawn]

Tampons are like Jesus compared to pads. Once you get used to them you'll feel stupid for ever being afraid of them.

And like everyone said, your chances for getting TSS are like one in one thousand. As long as you're careful and change regularly, you shouldn't have anything to worry about.

[Peanups]

Tampons are like Jesus compared to pads. Once you get used to them you'll feel stupid for ever being afraid of them.

And like everyone said, your chances for getting TSS are like one in one thousand. As long as you're careful and change regularly, you shouldn't have anything to worry about.

one in a thousand isn't a lot lol,,

but point is recieved, its very unlikely

[glowstick]

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Well if you read the warning labels there is some sort of disease you can contract from it, like brownsugar said, TSS.

I also heard from another friend if you change your tampon regularly, like before it is really used,, it can hurt to take it out, but thats not a disease

yes. you can get TSS.
and it hurt the very first time you use one.

but after a while they dont.

and yes i does hurt when you take it out before its "used"

[Beunique]

there is such thing as TSS= Toxic shock syndrome.. but only if you leave it in there for a long ass time.. or mlonger than reccomended.. other than that you dont have to worry about it getting lost.. but i wouldnt use it at the end of your period cause then you think its done and can accidently forget that you left one in there.. happend to mee... luckly i was okay.. lol the string went up... hahahahaha

[xtwitchyx]

I used pads from age 11 until like age 14. I had to stop using them because I started becoming allergic to them. I don't why. I only stuck to one brand and I changed them a lot. Oh well... I'm glad to be rid of those.

I prefer tampons now though. I don't have any issues with those. Besides, tampons are good for threatening people. If there's a guy pestering me in an annoying way, I threaten to yank out my used tampon and whip it at him. You wouldn't believe how well that works.

[*Moderator*]

Woah; I didn't know you can get a disease from it. I knew wearing tampons were a bad idea.

[Mini]

Don't you guys watch NipTuck?

Wait, it's rated MA. Nevermind.

But the daughter got TSS from leaving the tampon in for too long.

[Peanups]

Woah; I didn't know you can get a disease from it. I knew wearing tampons were a bad idea.

it's extremely rare, i mean, who forgets about a tampon unless your at the end of your cycle?

[PINAYSTER]

daang.. you get sick?
but i heard from my cousin that you can get infections..

[xburnoutx00]

I only wear them at school & if I'm going out somewhere, other then that - I wear pads. I also wear pads towards the end of the week anyway so I don't have to worry about forgetting the tampon. But I don't think it's that easy to forget a tampon anyway.