i heard that if you use tampons ur not virgin anymore.thats not not true right.?
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Yes, you can definitely use a tampon and still be a virgin. But first let me clear something up: a virgin is someone who has not had sexual intercourse. So being a virgin is not related to tampon use. However, since you are a virgin, your hymen (the thin membrane that partially covers and protects the opening to your vagina) may still be intact. Or, it may have been torn or stretched when you were a kid by bike riding, sliding down the banister, gymnastics, etc. The tampon just enters the vagina through the same opening the menstrual blood leaves the vagina, so it doesn't affect the hymen. If it is still intact, you may break or stretch it to allow the tampon in. This should not be painful or traumatic, and it doesn't have any affect on your virginity. Hope this clears things up for you.
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The hymen of a woman can be broken by using tampons.  This will be a more gradual break over time rather than a tear with bleeding from a first sexual penetration.  I wanted to know since my daughter is getting to that age, so I asked our doctor.  You should use tampons of the right size for the flow and there are thinner tampons for younger girls.
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Wear your tampon. You will be fine. I know you will be able to change because you cannot hold pee for 8+ hours
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Yes, you can still use tampons if you're a virgin....and no, it doesn't hurt if you know where to put it. Once it's in, you don't even know it's there. The only evidence is the small string that's there so you can remove it later, and that's virtually unnoticeable. \n\nIt's all in the technique, really... I've found that it's easiest to insert a tampon if you're sitting on the toilet with your legs wide apart, which relaxes the muscles in your pelvic area. The other trick is to remember to go up and back, towards the center of your body, because that's the direction of the vagina.  \n\nIt's also wise to use the lowest absorbency that will control your flow...using a tampon that's too absorbent will make it harder to get it out.
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EVERYONE THINKS IM NOT A VIRGIN JUST BECAUSE I WEAR SUPER HUGE TAMPONS, ITS NOT MY FAULT IF I HAVE A HEAVY FLOW AND A WIDE SET VAGINA. LMAO!!!!!!!!!
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Tampons are not good things, they are very unhygienic and unsafe because they prevent normal vaginal cleaning, give bacteria a place to multiply, dry out the vaginal mucosa as well as a lot of other negative effects, this is why commercial tampons like Tampax are the most harmful out of over 20 different menstrual options. \n\nTampons have nothing to do with sex, they are inserted into the vagina to absorb menstrual flow, they are harmful to the vagina, where as sex does not have to include penetration into the vagina, nor should it be bad for vaginal health. It can hurt girls and women to have sex - a lot of people will say that sex the first time should hurt, but this is pure myth.\n\nIt is amazing the number of girls and women who will perpetuate this myth, but in all fairness it is no surprise as so many people are ignorant about sex and the female body, and there are still a lot of taboos surrounding female sexuality and the female body that probably started off the ideas on anything to do with the genitals hurting – menstruation, child-birth, sex, none of these things need to be painful but people constantly tell girls and women that they are supposed to be painful. People simply refuse to learn, or because they believe it will or should hurt they will think nothing of it if it does, some will even carry on having sex just to let their partners enjoy sex. \n\nGirls and women have the ability to stop sex if it hurts, try again later, demand other forms of sex prior to penetration and have every right to enjoyable sex – pain is your bodies way of telling you that something is wrong, sex should be pleasurable.\n\nSex the first time can hurt normally due to a few common reasons;\n\n-Hymen breaking – this can be painful, but it is just as likely to be pleasurable or have no feeling at all, some girls can bleed a lot where as some girls may not bleed at all. A lot of girls hymens are broken before penetrative sex so this is not an issue for them, but everyone is different.\n\n-Not being emotionally ready – a lot of girls and women convince themselves they are ready for sex when really they are not, they either feel pressured by friends or their partners, if not ready they will not enjoy sex and it will make sex difficult. If a girl believes sex will be painful it will be painful because they will tense up making it hard for the vagina to stretch as it should.\n\n-Not being physically ready – only 30% of women orgasm from penetrative penis to vaginal sex, women's bodies simply are not made to be stimulated by penetration alone so need sex before penetration (i.e. foreplay) in order to make sure the vagina is lubricated enough, elongated enough, flexible enough and to make sure the clitoris is stimulated enough - ideally a woman should orgasm prior to having penetrative sex. There is no such thing as something making someone less-tight (apart from natural childbirth for some time) the vagina naturally stretches to twice it's size when you are aroused.\n\nTampons can hurt if they are put in incorrectly as too low down or put into the wrong hole it can be painful, pains similar to very bad menstrual cramps, if this is what is happening simply remove the tampon and try again at a later time.\n\nOften nerves affect tampon insertion, your vagina naturally stretches and expands there is also lubrication in the discharge and menstrual flow to help insertion, but if you are nervous this will make the muscles in your vagina tense up making penetration difficult. You may want to look at the following article, it is about painful penetrative sex, but much of the information and advice is also valid here as it is primarily about painful vaginal penetration and how to resolve the problem so explain why this can cause pain - http://www.scarleteen.com/sexuality/owtowow.html\n\nIf your hymen is in tact this may also make tampon insertion difficult, the hymen breaking can be painful for some girls, where as for some girls there
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If the hymen is broken, it can be broken by a tampon. I didnt bleed. You'll be OK.
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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.
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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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No, tampons were designed to fit into a woman's vagina.  A man's anatomy probably wasn't even considered when the applicators were designed.  And no, having sex does not feel like inserting a tampon, which for the most part, feels like nothing at all.
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Yes u are.  Just like it is a myth that a tampon cause u to lose your virginity!  His finger unless its like reallyu big for a finger- is not long enough or large enough to tear away the skin that makes you a virgin so yes u r still a virgin.  Also virginity is based on your first penetration by his ...........  your doing just fine darlin!
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i agree with honesty...\nyou dont have to wear tampons if you dont want to. both virgins and non virgins can wear them.  and same goes for pads.  wear whats more comfortable for you
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Only if the hymen is broken. Not everyone has a hymen, lots of things can break it. (exercise, tampons, medical exams)
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It was when I use pads...but not now that I am using tampons!
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No, you are still a virgin. Now some people think that you lose your virginity if your hymen is broken.. but if that was the case then I lost my virginity when I was twelve thanks to my first period(tampon)! So I personally do not see how using a toy would make it to where you are no longer a virgin. It's just a form of masturbation... Guys don't lose their virginity when they play with themselves, do they?! :)\n\nSorry I was a little personal... And in some peoples eyes graphic... But it's just my opinion and experience speaking! :)
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Lots of younger girls don't want to use tampons yet. Feminine wipes by Summer's Eve. You can buy them in individual packages and stash them in your purse!
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I use Always pads, but everyone I know says tampons are better.  Don't let people pressure you, use whatever you think feels comfortable.