tampons??!?, "flow" level |
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 Dec 11 2005, 12:07 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Member Posts: 77 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 320,205  |
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?
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Dec 11 2005, 12:48 AM
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trust me, im fightin temptations. Group: Member Posts: 399 Joined: Mar 2005 Member No: 120,414 |
what grade you're in doesnt determine what level of flow you have, and yes everyone is different. if its you're first or 2nd day, i suggest you pick heavy.
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Dec 11 2005, 02:00 AM
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 durian Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 13,124 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 3,860 |
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. |
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Dec 11 2005, 08:29 AM
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 <3 Group: Member Posts: 3,657 Joined: Nov 2004 Member No: 64,493 |
^agreed. your menstrual cycle is probably still a little unstable why not wait a few more years before using tampons.and if you're not sure on the type of flow you are then all the more to use a pad until you're certain
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Dec 11 2005, 09:57 AM
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 omgah_itsmaggiex=new username. Group: Member Posts: 785 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 21,467 |
first insert a regular tampon. then, put a pantyliner on your underwear just in case & wait for about 4 hours. if it leaks before then, then move up and so on. over time, youll figure everything out!
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Dec 11 2005, 01:05 PM
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 SAXY kathy Group: Member Posts: 535 Joined: Jun 2005 Member No: 150,550 |
i only use one size (the normal) but if i'm heavy, i'll change it more often. like it says use up to 4-8 hours but sometimes i'll use it for only 3 hours because of the flow.
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Dec 11 2005, 03:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 180 Joined: Aug 2005 Member No: 200,365 |
I use the regular.
I change it probably every 3-3 and a half hours. |
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Dec 12 2005, 08:41 PM
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 omnomnom Group: Member Posts: 1,776 Joined: Jul 2005 Member No: 180,688 |
Depending on yoouuuu
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