tampons Options

[azn_swe3ti]

i HATE wearing pads. it feels like a diaper and it feels all icky down there
i wanna try a tampon but..doesn't it hurt when you put it in the first time?? and how far are you supposed to put it in?? i don't wanna put it in not far enough and then sit on it or something and i don't wanna put it in too far and like..lose my virginity
i heard that can happen..is it true?? GAH!! i have so many questions. please help oh and by-the-way, i'm only 14 and i heard some people say that it's "wrong" to wear a tampon when your too young or something??

[jordanriane]

i HATE wearing pads. it feels like a diaper and it feels all icky down there   
i wanna try a tampon but..doesn't it hurt when you put it in the first time?? and how far are you supposed to put it in?? i don't wanna put it in not far enough and then sit on it or something and i don't wanna put it in too far and like..lose my virginity
i heard that can happen..is it true?? GAH!! i have so many questions. please help oh and by-the-way, i'm only 14 and i heard some people say that it's "wrong" to wear a tampon when your too young or something??

Can a tampon go beyond the vagina and get lost inside the body?
No. The opening at the end of your vagina is only the size of a pencil point-much too small for a tampon to fit through.The tampon is held in place by the walls of your vagina until you pull on the cord to remove it.

What if a tampon gets stuck?
A Tampax® tampon cannot get "stuck" inside you. After the tampon has been inserted, the constricting muscles at the vaginal opening will hold it in place until you remove it by gently pulling on the withdrawal cord. If you feel definite resistance when you pull on the withdrawal cord, try to relax. You may want to leave the tampon in a little longer as it probably has not absorbed enough menstrual fluid to become soft and pliable. It may be too early to remove it, if it's been in place less than 4-8 hours.

Can a tampon fall out?
When properly inserted, the muscles around the entrance to the vagina will hold the tampon in place so it cannot fall out.

Do tampons hurt?
No. When you begin to menstruate, you are old enough to use Tampax® tampons and can use them right from the start. Tampons are inserted into the vagina through the same opening from which menstrual fluid leaves your body. This opening, in all but the very unusual situation, is sufficiently large to accommodate a Tampax® tampon.

By carefully and completely following the instructions given in our package insert, which is enclosed in each carton of Tampax® tampons, you will find that the use of Tampax® tampons is really quite easy. The package insert shows several positions that can be used to comfortably insert a tampon. While learning, it is helpful to relax, take your time and be patient. Some beginners have to try several times before they are able to insert a tampon. If you have difficulty, you may find using a small amount of lubricating jelly (not petroleum jelly) on and around the tip of the tampon and the outer tube will help to simplify insertion. When the tampon has been inserted correctly, you should not feel any discomfort

Can you feel a tampon inside you?
When the tampon has been inserted correctly, you should not feel any discomfort. If you are able to feel the tampon, it probably has not been inserted far enough into the vagina. You should remove that tampon and insert another one.

How do you know which to use - tampons or pads?
The choice of menstrual protection is an individual decision. It is our belief that the use of Tampax® tampons helps to make your period less stressful by allowing you to continue all of your normal activities, including swimming. In addition, internal protection prevents anyone else from knowing you are menstruating, internal protection also means natural odor protection. The problem of disposal is solved by using our tampon and paper applicator since they both can be flushed away. Tampax® tampons also come with a plastic applicator, since some women prefer them

By the way, you DO NOT LOSE YOUR VIRGINTY IF YOU USE A TAMPON. YOU LOSE YOUR VIRGINITY WHEN YOU HAVE SEXUAL INTERCOURSE.