how and where do you insert  a tampon?-i have no idea bacause i never used one.?
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The tampon box comes with directions. Every one of them have directions. The best kind to buy is Pearl Girl.
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You can see a picture of it here, including more info.\nI have used one of these before myself and never again- very cumbersome to use and the fit is terrible.\nhttp://www.femalehealth.com/
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Tampons do not hurt, and they are not at all uncomfortable, though sometimes girls are a little bit uncomfortable with the idea of inserting them at first.\n\nOne way to get past your fear of using a tampon, is to become better acquainted with yourself.  Some time when you are not on your period, but before your next period, and when you have some time to be alone, take a few minutes to explore and see what the whole area is about.  This is something that is essential for any girl.  \n\nGet comfortable, use a hand mirror, and with your other hand spread yourself open and look around.  It is not dirty, or ugly, or wrong in any way, it is your body, you should know what it is about and how it works.  When you are comfortable, slip a finger inside a few inches.\n\nNext time you have a period, you will be ready to give a tampon a try, and will have a good idea what sort of experience to expect.  It is different, but it is not bad.  Honestly a tampon is WAY better than a pad ever was.  Don’t feel bad if you don’t get it quite right the first few times you try it – it can take a bit of practice.  Just keep trying until you get it right.  When it is right you won’t be able to feel it at all.\n\nUsing a tampon with an applicator is easier at first, but I think the OB without the applicator is easier, more comfy to put in, and much better for the environment.  You will have to pick for yourself.\n\nWhich ever one you get, follow the instructions on the box, and do not leave it in for longer than the instructions say is safe.
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Deciding to Use Tampons\n   \nYou've started your period and now you're thinking about using tampons. Anything to get away from bulky pads and annoying pantiliners, but you're a little unsure about inserting a tampon. Is it safe, how do you do it and what happens if you can't get it out? These are all normal questions that pretty much every teen has when she decides to start using tampons. If after reading this article, you still have questions, ask your mother, a school nurse or your doctor.\n\nHow old should you be before using a tampon?\nIf you've started having periods, you can use tampons. Tampons are inserted inside the vagina to absorb the menstrual blood before it leaves the body. What many girls are worried about is whether they'll still be considered a virgin if they use tampons. The very slender tampons especially designed for young teens, if used according to directions, will usually not damage the hymen (the thin bit of tissue that partly covers the opening of the vagina.) Only having sexual intercourse truly makes you lose your virginity. On the other hand, since it is a little scary to use a tampon for the first time, many young teens prefer to use pads or pantiliners until they are older and more comfortable with their rapidly changing bodies.\n\nHow do you choose a tampon?\nTampons come in different sizes (slender, regular, super, etc.) and use different types of applicators (card board, plastic, no applicator). At first, you'll have to go through a "trial and error" process to see which one works best for you. The first one you might want to try is a slender form or one that says it's specifically designed for teens. As for the applicator, a plastic one with a rounded tip may be the most comfortable. You can also check with your mother or your friends to see what kind they use.\n\nHow do you insert a tampon?\nWhen you purchase your first box of tampons, it'll have an "instruction booklet" with diagrams. Read the instructions carefully and review the diagrams.\n\nOnce 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.\n\nShould you be able to feel the tampon once it is inserted?\nNormally, 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.\n\nDon't worry; your first few attempts with a tampon may seem awkward. The more you practice, the more natural it becomes.\n\nWhat about Toxic Shock Syndrome?\nThere 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 m
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I have not personally used this product,however, years ago(at least 25) there was a similar product that was briefly on the market and was later taken off. It was a similar looking flexible cup shaped device that worked in the same way as this one, acting as a little receptacle to hold the blood until you remove it. I did use that product and remember liking it. One problem with it was that if you didn't take it out "properly" the contents spill ed all over which was unpleasant. This one pictured appears to be able to be emptied while still in, which would solve that problem. The other thing to think about is the increased chances of tss and uti's that may be likely with this type of product. Then theres the possible reaction to the material, rubber. If I were still menstruating I do not think I would try it simply because I don't like the idea of an internal method. I do think tho that people that like tampons and loathe the "pad" might want to try it.
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A friend of mine died of toxic shock - becuase she didn't go to the hospital, and when she finally did - it was becuase she was in a coma.  The doctors and the nurses didn't know she had a tampon inserted becuase she came in from a high fever and shock.  She was in a coma shortly after her arrival in the hospital, and died three days later.  I'm not saying don't use tampons - becuase I still do, but PLEASE if you think it's even a possibility - just go to the hospital.
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I will try to explain this the best i can. With a tampon you should seriously get one with an applicator and read the directions on the box. Take the applicator, insert it into the vagina and oush out the tampon into your canal. Then if you can feel it youve done it wrong so you can either start over with a new tampon or try to adjust it with either your finger (clean of course) or the applicator. Then dispose of the applicator. Try going to www.beinggirl.com and looking for tampon tips.
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If you're talking about tampons, it's ok to use them if you're a virgin.  Just follow the directions in the box.  It might be a little tricky at first.  Just relax and it'll be easy enough after a few times :) Good luck!
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I had the same problem when I first used tampon. I used to apply pads before that.First 2/3 times of using Tampons were quite uncomfortable for me. The trick is you have to insert the 1st part of the tampon into your vagina until the wavy part of the stick. Then you hold the wavy part of the tampon with one hand and press the 2nd part ( which remains outside the vagina ). You may find that its not being inserted , you then press it with left-right and upward pressure. Once it has reached to the first part, you pull out both the parts. one string will be hanging from your vagina which is to pull out the tampon when you need to change.\n\nYou don't have to change the tampon  when you go to toilet. The tampon remains inside your vagina. So you can loo without changing it. You have to change tampon in every 4 hours. \n\nIts great for working girls. You can wear tight cloths, swim with tampon. Its comfortable once you get used to it.
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Right, lock urslef in the bathroom with no interuptions and plenty of time. Not a time to be rushing. Now, use one of the applicator tampons as it's easier. Put on foot up on the side of the bath and one foot on the floor. Reach down and put the tampon applicator in the vagina about one inch. Then use the applicator to push it in. \n\nBest to start with the smallest ones and keep it in for a shorter time. If at first u don't succeed try try again. No'one is judging u and they wont know if u get it forst tiem or not.
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. Lubricating the rounded end of the tampon applicator with a water-based gel such as K-Y jelly, for the first few tries, can also be helpful. And by the way, don't use a petroleum-based jelly. It can cause an infection as ALL "OIL BASED" lubricants can. \n. Stand or sit in a comfortable position. Try sitting on the toilet with legs apart and lean slightly forward, or try crouching down with knees far apart. Standing with one foot up on the tub also works for some girls. Hold the tampon applicator in whatever hand you write with. Use the thumb and middle finger to hold the ridged rings (the finger grip) at the bottom of the larger (outer) tube.\n \n\n \n\nThe tip of the applicator's larger (outer) tube should be pointed into the body, toward the lower back. The end of the smaller (inner) tube, with the removal cord showing, should be pointed away from the body. \n\n2. With the other hand, spread the folds of skin around the vaginal opening. Place the tip of the outer tube of the tampon applicator in the opening of the vagina.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n  \n \n\n 3. As the picture shows, the vagina slants upward and toward the back. So, aim the tampon toward a point low on the small of the back (the curved area of your lower back). Gently push in the tampon applicator. For flushable (cardboard) applicator tampons, ease in the applicator by slightly twisting or rotating it from side to side. (Avoid twisting a plastic applicator, which slides in best when pushed at the proper angle.) Stop when the outer tube is inside the vagina and the two fingers holding the applicator tube touch the body at your vaginal opening.\n \n\n \n\n \n\n4. Then place your index finger (or a finger of the other hand) on the end of the inner tube (where the cord comes out). Push the inner tube until it is completely inside the outer tube. This pushes the tampon out of the applicator and into your vagina. Take your finger off the end of the inner tube so that the removal cord hangs free. Keep your thumb and middle finger on the outer tube rings.\n \n \n \n\n  \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n  \n \n\n 5. Hold tightly onto the two tubes that are now one inside the other. Gently take out both applicator tubes together. (The cardboard tubes can be flushed away.) If the tampon is in correctly, you shouldn't feel it at all. (There are very few nerve endings in the vagina where the tampon is placed.) If it feels uncomfortable, it is probably not placed far enough into your vagina. The uncomfortable feeling comes from the tampon rubbing against the muscle at the opening of the vagina. If this happens, remove the tampon and try again with a fresh one.\n \n\n \n\n6. To remove a tampon, pull the withdrawal cord gently downward and forward. The tampon can be flushed down the toilet. \n\nTampons are a comfortable, effective way to handle menstrual flow. Girls and women should follow a few simple guidelines for proper use of tampons: \n\nWash hands before and after changing a tampon. \n·         Tampons should only be used during menstruation, not for absorbing vaginal discharge. \n\n·         Tampons should be changed regularly, every four to eight hours. A used tampon should be removed before a new one is inserted. \n\n·         Tampons do not need to be changed every time a woman urinates. Simply move the removal cord out of the way to keep it clean. \n\n·         Always remember to remove the last tampon at the end of a period.\n\n·         Young Women aged 13 or younger should refrain from using a Tampon due to potential harm this may cause to the hymen and their periods are unpredictable usually.
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You may be worried and nervous about using your first tampon. Talk to your mom or a friend who has used tampons. It is important to first learn how to use a tampon and then, just relax! The more you relax, the easier the insertion will be. When you are nervous, your muscles tense up, making insertion even harder. For your first time, you may want to try using a tampon when your menstrual flow is heavy; this should allow the tampon to glide in more easily. Choose the smallest size tampon for the first time. By following these simple guidelines, and those that come with your package of tampons, your first experience with tampons should be easy.\n\nSit or stand in a comfortable position. Some women prefer to place one leg on the toilet seat or tub, while others prefer to squat down. After you find a position that is most comfortable for you, hold the tampon with the fingers that you write with. Hold the middle of the tampon, at the spot where the smaller, inner tube inserts into the larger, outer tube. Make sure the string is visible and pointing away from your body.\n\n\nWith your other hand, open the labia (the folds of skin around the vaginal opening) and position the tampon in the vaginal opening.\n\n\nGently push the tampon into the opening, aiming for the small of your back. Stop when your fingers touch your body and the applicator, or outer tube, is completely inside the vagina.\n\n\nOnce the applicator or outer tube is inside of you, use your index finger to push the inner tube (the tube where the removal string is connected) through the outer tube.\n\n\nOnce the inner tube is all the way in, use your thumb and middle finger to remove the applicator or outer tube. Make sure that the string hangs outside of the vaginal opening. Later, when you are ready to remove the tampon, hold the string and gently pull it downward until the entire tampon is out. \nIf the tampon is inserted correctly, you should not feel it. If you feel uncomfortable in any way, you may have inserted the tampon incorrectly or the tampon may not be placed far enough into the vagina. If this happens, just remove the tampon and start again with a new tampon. Remember that practice makes perfect. If you don't get it on the first try, your second try will most likely be successful. Instead of getting frustrated and giving up, relax and try again!
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These instructions should make first time tampon insertion easier:\n\n\nFirst, look at the tampon. The larger outer tube that holds the tampon itself at the very end is the top – this is the part that is inserted into the vagina. Think – top = tampon. The thinner inside tube is the one where the string is showing. This is the inner or bottom tube – the part that is used to push the tampon in. \nWash your hands. Stand or sit in a comfortable position. Sit on the toilet with your legs apart and lean slightly forward, or try standing with your knees slightly bent. Standing with one foot up on the tub also works for some girls. Most of the time, you'll end up putting in a tampon while you're on the toilet – so that's a good place to start. \n\nLook at the tampon applicator again – you'll see some ridges, this is the finger grip, on the larger tube. With the thumb and middle finger of one hand, hold the applicator lightly on the outer insertion tube at the grip location, with the larger outer tube facing up toward your body and the thinner inner tube pointing down toward the floor. \n\nWith your other hand, gently separate the folds of skin around the vaginal opening. Put the tip of the larger outer tube of the tampon applicator in the opening of the vagina. Are you still breathing?! Don't forget to! It helps you stay relaxed.\n\nThe vagina slants upward and toward the back. So, aim the tampon toward a point low on the small of your back (the curved area of your lower back). Now, take a deep breath, let it out, and relax. Then gently push the larger, outer tube of the applicator into the vagina. Stop when your thumb and middle finger are touching the vaginal opening. \nNOTE: For flushable (cardboard) applicator tampons, ease in the applicator by slightly twisting or rotating it from side to side. Don't twist a plastic applicator, this slides in best when pushed straight in at the proper angle.\n\n\nNext, put your index finger (or a finger on the other hand) at the end of the inner, thinner tube (where the cord comes out). Push this inner tube slowly until it's completely inside the larger tube. This pushes the tampon out of the applicator and into your vagina. Move your finger from the end so that the string hangs free. Keep your thumb and middle finger on the outer tube grip.\n\nNow, holding the tubes (that are now inside each other) firmly but gently remove them from the vagina. (The cardboard tubes can be flushed away.) (IF USING TAMPAX PEARL PLASTIC OR TAMPAX COMPAK, DO NOT FLUSH THE PLASTIC APPLICATOR OR WRAPPER.) Place the used plastic applicator back into the discreet wrapper or wrap it in toilet paper and throw it in the trash.) If the tampon is in correctly, you shouldn't feel it at all. If it feels uncomfortable, it's probably not placed far enough into your vagina. The uncomfortable feeling comes from the tampon rubbing against the muscle at the opening of the vagina. If this happens, remove the tampon and use a fresh one, trying to insert it a little deeper into the vagina.\n\nTo remove a tampon, relax your muscles. Slowly and gently pull the removal string downward at the same angle you used to insert the tampon. Don’t worry about the string – it’s securely sewn throughout the tampon. If you feel discomfort while removing the tampon, it probably means you didn’t need to change it because it hadn’t absorbed enough yet. You may either want to wear a tampon longer next time or use a lower absorbency.
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the best advice is that when trying out tampons for the first time you need to relax...your vagina is controlled by a muscle and if you're tense that muscle can tighten up and make it a little uncomfortable to insert the tampon...I agree plastic applicators are the kind to start out with...make sure you insert the tampon in fully...other wise you will feel the tampon and it will feel uncomfortalbe...it should not hurt you the first time or any time after
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tell her about what is happening to her body and show her how to use a tampon. It is easy! be careful. good luck
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Tampons don't hurt. As a matter of fact, they can be a lot more comfortable than pads. I recommend trying Tampax Pearls - the applicator is a really smooth plastic, so they are REALLY easy to use. Some of the cheaper cardboard ones (which are really just as good) can be very slightly less comfortable to use. \n\nThe first time is really pretty weird, I have to admit. There are directions in every box, though, that are very helpful. Just take the box in the bathroom, lock the door, and take your time. Trust me, after the first time, it's really easy - no sweat. \n\nLet's see...tips...I agree with the person above - change the tampon frequently. Every 4-6 hours will probably do if you're in the middle of a really heavy "flow." If you're having a lighter day, you can go longer. It's perfectly alright to sleep with one in, too. Never put more than one in at a time - it seems bizarre, but I've heard of people doing it and it's just not a good idea. I know there are scary side effects listed on the side, but seriously, I've never even heard a second-hand account of anybody having trouble with toxic shock or any of that sort of thing. It's gotta be an extrodinarily rare thing - they must just have to put that on the box for legal reasons or something...a 'cover-your-a$$' kind of thing.\n\nOther than that, it's pretty stupid-proof. Women have been dealing with stuff for many many years - you can do it, and you'll be glad you gave it a try. They really are a lot easier to deal with than pads. Anyway - Welcome to the tampon club!! :)
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I use a mooncup www.mooncup.co.uk\n\nI really like it:\nYou don't have to carry anything extra with you\nMy periods are a bit lighter \nI can swim and do yoga with it (which I couldn't when using towels, at least not on the heaviest days)\nIt doesn't dry your vagina out unlike tampons\nIt works out to be much cheaper\nIt's much better for the environment\n\nIt takes a little while before you get used to inserting and removing it, but you will get used to it if you persist. I wasn't a virgin when I started using one, but the brand I use comes in 2 different sizes, and I have the larger one, you would probably need the smaller. If you have used tampons previously and are fairly familiar with and comfortable with that part of your body, you'll be OK.