Hey this may sound wierd, but i don't know how far the tampon is suposed to go in, i recently got my period. HELP! i need to know this because i will be swimming with my friends and they don't know i have this yet, and i don't want to tell them.
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How to Use a Tampon
Not all girls have someone to talk to when they first get their period. Some parents find it difficult to discuss this subject and so girls have to find other ways to find more information. When you first get your period, you have the option of using a Sanitary Napkin or a Tampon. The tampon is a little bit more complex, but once you see it and understand how it is inserted, it probably will be your number one choice to use.
Steps [edit]Buy a box of tampons. There are many different brands and uses. Some for normal flow, and some for heavy flows. Read the boxes to see which one you will need to buy. Usually the first few days are heavy, and the last few are just spotting, or light flow. Make sure you read the labels carefully.
Squat, or sit on the toilet with your legs apart. Hold the tampon with the thumb and middle finger the cotton end facing the vagina. Place the front half of the applicator directly into the vagina. Then use the first finger to to gently insert or push the center of the applicator, {which is the cotton}, into the vagina. Pull back on the applicator with your fingers to remove. The cotton remains inserted with a string hanging on the outside.
Tampon with ApplicatorA tampon may look big and scary, but really, what you are looking at is the applicator for the tampon. Applicators are not necessary, but for some people they make tampons easier to use. The tampon is the small bundle of cotton in the fat end of the applicator.
Tampon with no applicatorIf a tampon does not come with an applicator, use your fingers to push it into your vagina. Push as far as it will go comfortably 鈥?you will feel a resistance when it hits your cervix, which means you have pushed it all the way into your vagina and into the correct position. If the tampon feels uncomfortable, it's not in far enough. The entire tampon must be higher than your pubic bone or it will be uncomfortable. That sounds counterintuitive, but it's true. If it is uncomfortable push it in a little farther, or take it out and try again with a new tampon.If you are nervous and clench your muscles you won't be able to get the tampon into the right position.
A tampon will not get stuck inside you, nor can it get lost inside your body (there's no where for it to go)! You can easily pull it out with the string, or with your fingers if there is no string attached. Sometimes it is easier to tuck the string between your labia or into your vagina.
Remove the tampon at the appropriate time. Realize that if you feel some resistance when removing the tampon, it usually is because it is dry and can still absorb more flow. In this case, wait a while longer so that it will have more blood as lubrication. When you first start using tampons, you won't know when it's ready to be taken out. In a few hours, take it out by pulling gently on the string with your muscles relaxed. Soon you'll get to where you can feel the difference between one that's full and one that isn't. Never leave a tampon in your body for more than 8 hours.
Tips [edit]Tampons come in different sizes - e.g. light and heavy. Choose one which is most suitable to the amount you bleed during your period.
Make sure you leave the string easily accessible for you to remove the tampon.
If you are using a tampon, you do not need to use a sanitary towel as well, though some women like to use 'panty liners' to keep them fresh.
There is no specific time to use a tampon. But try to choose a day when your flow is regular, not at the very start or end of your period.
If you are younger, start with a small, light tampon. You can always increase later once you get the hang of inserting it.
One reason tampons are so great is because they are inconspicuous...nobody except you will know that you're on your period. Check the box to see if you can flush the applicator and/or tampon down the toilet.
Warnings [edit]Be wary of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). Do NOT leave your tampon in for more than 8 hours. Use a pad for overnights.
Don't use a tampon unless your vagina is actually bleeding. If you use one while you are not on your period, it will be slightly painful and dry.
You should never use vaseline as a lubricant on your vagina.
Always remove a tampon before having sex, as this can push the tampon further inside you and this can be dangerous.
OK. Well, you will know because if you don't have it in right it will be uncomfortable. But make sure you read the directions right so you are putting it in correctly, relax, and go slowly. It should not be painful. I'm not sure what kind you are using. If you use one with an applicator it takes care of itself really as far as how far it goes.
ok u first have to go buy the right kind of tampons, with the most comfort...try and stay away from the cardbord and scented kind because the cardboard kind of irritates and the scented may cause a yeast infection.Now I recommend kotex now if u are a heavy lower buy super but since this is your first period u can just make it easier and buy the multi pack with different sizes.Now as far as how far it goes in all tampons have directions to tell u how far it goes in but be SURE TO READ THEM so that u won't hurt yourself.Usually u can push it all the way in till u can hold the bottom end of the top part of the applicator with yor thumb and middle finger and relax and insert the bottom shaft with your index finger and just remove the plastic applicator.Hope this helps!
Had the same promblem but my big sis helped me out. After you insert the tampon just bend straight touching your toes, if you feel unconfortable like something is piercing you inside, its not in and you push further inside, if you feel nothing when you bend you are good to go!
You shouldn't be swimming on your period. It could make everyone in there with you sick. No joke. I don't think you should.
my best advice would be tell ur friends. its truely so helpful. and for all u know, they probably r thinking the same thing
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