tampons??!?, "flow" level Options

[pink.x.r0se]

well i just decided to start using tampons. but the problem is, i dont know wether i should use like, the super plus, or regular, or like, super ones, you know? so how do i know what "flow level" im at? i mean like, i know ive had it for at least some of sixth grade, up till now, im int 8th grade. i dont remember if i had it all of sixth grade tho...could you tell just by that? or is everyone different?

[Just_Dream]

I remember reading somewhere that it's better that one does NOT use a maxi-tampon or a really heavy one. The thing is that when one has a tampon in for a long time (like, longer than 4-6 hours), the bacteria from the "vagina" gets absorbed into the tampon. It manifests and causes a greater risk of infection due to the size of the maxi. Or well, that's what I read from a magazine.

If you're just starting, you really should use smaller, lighter ones, especially since big ones will probably hurt more since the're big and yea. You should use little ones, imo.

Also, if your flow is heavy, perhaps it's better to NOT use a tampon. Personally, I see tampons as something that should be used and changed frequently, and more of a "on the go" in of thing.

Yay for pads! And don't think that my views are biased, because I've used tampons before. Yea...

And I suggest you NOT use them at such a young age, since you're still developing. Plus, when you're younger, the menstrual cycle is irregular, sometimes unstable, so it's best you use pads.