Any advice on how to put tampons in?

the second i put on a pad i knew that i absolutely despised them and i would never wear them again in my life.








im wearing one right now and im in extreme discomfort lol... i just need tips on how to put in a tampon because theres no way im wearing a pad to school tomorrow (i started my period for the first time today)








thanksAny advice on how to put tampons in?
How do you insert a tampon?





When you purchase your first box of tampons, it'll have an ';instruction booklet'; with diagrams. Read the instructions carefully and review the diagrams.





Once you're ready to insert the tampon the most important key to remember is to relax. It's not painful to insert a tampon, but if you're tense it could make the process a little uncomfortable. Before inserting the tampon, wash your hands with soap and water. There are a few different positions you can use to insert the tampon. Two such positions are either placing one foot on top of the toilet or squatting over the toilet; again you'll have to figure out which technique is best for you. Holding the center of the tampon between your thumb and ring finger and using your index and middle finger to hold the string in place, gently insert the tampon into your vagina. If you feel pain or discomfort, slow down and relax. It may take a while your first time. Once you've inserted the tampon and the center (the part you're holding on to) is at the entrance of your vagina, using your other hand, gently start pushing the exposed end of the tampon. This releases the actual tampon into your body. You know it's fully inserted when the end of the part you're pushing meets the center part you were originally holding.





Should you be able to feel the tampon once it is inserted?





Normally, women who wear tampons do not feel the tampon inside of them. If you can feel the object, it may mean it's not inserted properly. You'll need to remove it and try it again.





Don't worry; your first few attempts with a tampon may seem awkward. The more you practice, the more natural it becomes.





What about Toxic Shock Syndrome?





There is also a very slight risk of an infection called Toxic Shock Syndrome from tampon use. This could happen if you don't use the tampons as instructed on the box. This bacterial infection can occur when women use highly absorbent tampons and leave them in too long, allowing bacteria to grow and invade the vaginal walls. You don't want to use a more absorbent tampon than what you actually need. In other words, don't use the super absorbent because you think it means you can leave it in longer. Tampons should be changed every four to six hours. Also, look on the box to see how often the manufacturer recommends the tampon be changed. Toxic Shock Syndrome will usually occur within five days of the start of your period, and the symptoms include a high fever, rash, vomiting and diarrhea.





If you can't find the string on a tampon, what do you do?





A ';lost'; tampon can become infected if left in the vagina, producing a very bad smell and even fever and ';toxic shock syndrome.'; So it is very important to remove tampons within 6 to 8 hours. Sometimes the string on the tampon does not hang down toward the vaginal opening the way it should. Excuse us for being very explicit, but this is what to do. You might be able to pull it out: wash your hands thoroughly, squat over the toilet, and try to locate it with your index finger. If you are able to feel it, or the string, ';bear down'; as if you were having a bowel movement while trying to remove the tampon. This may be painful or difficult, especially if you are a virgin. If you don't succeed, your doctor will be able to remove it.





I hate using pads myself, makes me feel gross %26amp; feels as if im wearing a diaper! Tampons all the way :P Best of luck hun! %26amp; congrats on becoming a woman!Any advice on how to put tampons in?
It just sounds like you didn't put the tampon in far enough before removing the applicator. When it's in far enough, you should feel nothing at at all. That's why women sometimes forget that they still have one in there.





Just sit on the toilet, relax -- take deep breathes if necessary, then push the tampon in as far as you can with your longest finger. After that you shouldn't feel it anymore. If your finger can't get the job done, use another tampon. But remember that no more than an inch of applicator should be felt outside of you when you have inserted it far enough, BEFORE pushing the tampon in. The farther in the applicator is, before you push the tampon in, the better.


Good luck!
hah, ohh lord.


you better get used to a pad.


putting a tampon is even more uncomfortable


than you are right now. I wouldn't stick one up there just yet.


how old are you anyways ?
there are pics on the box.