Is it normal that when you take a tampon out it hurts.When I try to put a tampon it and it's not in right I take it out and it hurts. Is that normal. Please help!!
218046
You can try the slim tampons for teens. You may be changing it too often. For it to come out smoothly it should be pretty saturated. Tampons are quite absorbent. You should try the tampons for light flow. Read the insertion instructions on the box. You insert it completely, the pull the string gently until it stops moving. Then leave it alone and let it do its job. When you pull it back out because it hurts you're just drying yourself out and girls weren't meant to be dry there. That's the discomfort your feeling. Also, if you're a virgin or new to sexual intercourse a tampon won't feel comfortable, no matter what the commercials say. You'll have to get used to it or go back to the pad (which isn't bad, really).
423208
Normal, but tampons may be more convenient. Since you're so young, try O.B. tampons. They're smaller than other brands. You can also talk to your doctor. I know it seems embarrassing, but believe me, your doctor would think nothing of it.
402683
yeah, that's true. that's why you don't need to wear a tampon in the shower or bathtub. you just gotta be careful when you come out of the shower or bathtub or swimming pool, b/c it starts back up pretty quickly.
248578
Tampons are inserted and absorb the blood so you can walk around dry and safe all day but you might feel like having a swollen belly, not so nice, and if you forget to take them out after 3/4 hours you might get unsettled and perhaps faint... pads are stuck inside your pants, you'll know when to change those for sure. They may smell but if you change them at the right time (also 3-4 hours on the average) they'll do.\n\nTampons can be worn while swimming.
494079
hey, ball-sy question to ask but...\ni USED to hold it too long and ended up get frequent pains? down there? \nanyways, my friend, too said she used to do this, but she actually ended up getting a bladder INFECTION! so, after hearing this, of course i don't hold it too long. \nIts understandable sometimes, but i would suggest not doing this regularly!\n;)
633507
Well it may take a bit of practice before you get it in right, especially if you are a virgin. But it is easier to do it if you are sitting down. Don't force it, just try to find a comfortable position, it will be kinda upward and back, you can't just shove it straight up there. The important thing is to relax, because if you are tense it will be harder to insert. I hope you are using one with an applicator...that also helps. Make sure you are not using one that is too large. Start out with a Jr or regular absorbency tampon at first, even if you have a heacier cycle, just so you can get used to putting it in. I hope this helps! You feel so much cleaner with them, especially now that its getting hot outside!!! Oh and with the applicator, you push it in until the first section goes in, and then you push the applicator so the tampon goes in. You should not feel the tampon once its in place. If you feel it and it feels uncomfortable, you most likely don't have it in far enough. Its not likely that you will push it in too far. Just check and make sure you can reach the string, for when its time to take it out.
326058
Wear your tampon. You will be fine. I know you will be able to change because you cannot hold pee for 8+ hours
529873
I always thought that all tampons were harmful no matter what because of Toxic Shock Syndrome. But when i was twelve (16 now), alot of my friends used them. They'd say that they were safe and didn't harm them. But one friend changed her mind when it got stuck due to her not knowing the proper use for them. Make sure that she can use them correctly and it should be fine.
519694
I'd say you haven't inserted it in far enough. You can get tampon applicators like Tampax or something, that you can insert into your vagina and it will deposit the tampon inside. Otherwise, get a smaller sized tampon and try an easier position to be in (like squatting or leaning a leg on something) when you insert it.\n\nIf it still hurts, I'd switch to using pads for a while.
265526
I've heard of that, but never used it. I think tampons would be easier to deal with. Except you have to change tampons more often....
45973
You need to go to the doctor STAT! You can develop toxic shock syndrome, which can be fatal. This happens when tampons are inside of you for too long.
250362
First, I don't think you need to see a doctor. Most girls have problems when they first start trying to use tampons. Second, all this stuff about you being a virgin - that doesn't matter in the slightest, you're not going to "devirginise" yourself with a tampon!!!!\n\nThe hole where the pee comes out is called the urethra. Below that, is the vaginal opening. It doesn't really look like a "hole" as such, but if you gently push there with a finger you'll discover it opens up. Personally, I think it's a good idea to gently put your finger in first, then you can learn what direction the vagina goes in for when you put a tampon in. Just make sure you wash your hands first!\n\nYou shouldn't need to stretch yourself to put a tampon in, although it might feel a little bit uncomfortable at first, just because you're not used to putting anything in your vagina. Just make sure you start out using the really small ones, and you should be fine.
451567
well what it do is wear two pads... one way in the front and one way it the back but join two of them together... there is nothing else to use but pads and tampons!! it happens to all of us i guess, its a norm... we cant prevent that from hapening
190959
Your period will not be consistent for about a year or two, so you shouldn't worry if you have a heavy period, but the definition of a heavy period would probably be changing a tampon every 30 minutes and it is a Super.  That is heavy, but heavy is really anything that you are not used to and you need to give it some time before you know that info.  You will know when to change your tampon when you wipe and see a little red on the TP, or at least this is how I did it, but don't leave the same tampon in for too long as you can get bacterial infections because the bacteria will adhere to the tampon if it is not soaking up blood.  You will figure it out with experience, and yes, you can sleep with a tampon in, just make sure that during the peak of you period, the 2nd or 3rd day when it is the heaviest, wear a tampon to fit your flow.  I know this all sounds weird, but really, it will come to you.  Oh, I am saying tampons because that it all I wear, but didn't start my period til I was 15 and I was a virgin  and assuming you are too, and it was uncomfortable to wear tampons cause I didn't know my body well enough to figure out how to insert them.  Also, if the hymen is not broken, the tampon might not insert as well or it will hurt.  You can tell when to change your pad and I would do this often as they can create a smell cause they are worn outside of the body.   sorry, It has been a long time since I have had to think about a first period, but I wish you the best.
396730
Its normal its a foreign object in your body and your body us trying to get rid of it by bleeding and flushing it out. At the time of insertion you may restart your cycle and many women complain they will get their period again. If you go more than a week with heavy bleeding I would go to the Dr and if the cramping worsens. Now by heavy what do you mean? are you having to change your pad every 2-3 hours?
358596
You can wear a pad and a tampon at the same time, there is nothing wrong with that.  An alternative is to wear a tampon and a pantiliner, which is smaller than a pad.\n\nSometimes tampons leak, even if you insert them correctly.  So if you don't wear something else with it just make sure to monitor how you are feeling 'down there.'
289066
after you put it in use ducktape to secure the tampon in place...works for me hope it works for you