does insertin a tampon feel the same way as having sex?
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its not stupid...i thought the same thing...and the answer is no....
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Look, I know that you are scared but I have really great news!!! I am 21 years old. Ok, I started my period when I was 9-actually on my 9th birthday! I wouldn't put a tampon in for so long because of the same reason! I was so scared---The best thing to do is go and get this: the PLAYTEX LIGHTS!!! they are really small and they have plastic applicators which does make a difference. Another thing to remember is once you put it in, you don't fill it!!! You have to understand this, all you are doing is pushing a plastic applicator with cotton in it up a "canal"(blocking blood), once you push the bottom of the applicator from the bottom up and pull the plastic part out, you will have a string, you will not even notice that string or the tampon and every 4 hours, when you first start, pull that string out, wipe and re-apply another tampon. Later you can wait longer. Honestly do you really think that women walk around feeling discomfort all the time??? We have other problems and your period should always be the least of those. Another thing to remember: unless you want to where pads that make you feel like you are wearing diapers and wondering if you will bleed through, or even hear it when you walk I would really consider going for it. Remember 90% of women wear tampons, it's a natural thing. You will have more discomfort and problems from men than a tampon!!! If you have any more questions or need anything you can e-mail me @ a_d_dubose@yahoo.com or sonnygirl0303@yahoo.com. And I could even give you my number if you'd like. ENJOY your life!
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Tampons usually come with great directions and illustrations. It sounds like you are wearing a tampon for the first time. It may be uncomfortable for you to wear one at first. If it is not place properly, it could make you very uncomfortable. Don't try OB tampons if this is your first time. I know that Playtex makes a slim tampon. Plastic applicators tend to work a little better than the cardboard ones from Tampax. When you learn how they are used, they are not only more comfortable, but protect you when you are the most active. Be sure that you change them often. The tampon can be flushed, but not the applicator. Have fun tomorrow!!
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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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theres nothing to be embarassed about! all women have that!  what I do is i wear a pad. ( I play Basketball too) it's called vaginal discharge. and it only smells to you... no one else can smell it. wear a pad. if it feels like your period you can be confident that there is somthing there. and you can't make it stop... if you haven't started your period thats a sure sign that you are about to. when in basketball you should honestly wear a tampon. seriously! my coach gave out samples the other day when guys were there... so yeah... that was embarassing! have fun playing B-Ball!
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i like to use both at the same time. if i'm going somewhere and i might be gone for a while i just remove the tampon and use the pad.
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Absolutely, it just makes a bit of a mess. I'd recommend doing it in the shower personally, then the mess just gets washed away down the drain. Orgasms can actually ease the menstrual cramps as well.
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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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You know I have often wonderd about that. Back in fifth grade(which was a long time ago) my health teacher said yes it does. But then there was this sex expert on the Tyra Banks show who said it doesnt break it just stretches out. She said the hymen is a preety strong piece of skin. I would proberly think not, it doesnt break from tampons.
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That is not a weird question at all.  \n\nTampons are the ideal solution for active girls who play sports and especially swim, and even for other girls they are MUCH more comfortable than pads, they are cleaner than pads, and much more environmentally friendly than pads. \n\nTampons 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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Have you tried the method with sitting on the toilet, legs comfortably apart?  You don't want to put it into your anus {your butt}   you want the whole before that.  If you're unsure if you have the right place, try to put your finger in.  You'll know if you're at your anus, and no other place than your vaginal opening and anus will allow your finger to enter.  Once you are sure you have the right hole, place the tampon into it, and take your time inserting.  Some women don't have heavy flows, and inserting too quickly can cause severe irritation.  Try Playtex Slimfits for a while, they are almost pencil thin, and they work wonderfully.  They will also be so small that you won't feel it no matter which way you move, as some larger tampons can do.  My best advice is to go slow, and always relax.  If you tense up, you can actually cause your inner walls to contract, and make it near impossible to insert your tampon.  You must also relax to remove it.  PS  Look for plastic or pearl coated applicators with a covered tip that opens once you push the tampon out.  This will help it glide in easier, and cause less resistance.  Another PS, I just remembered something I learned in health class.  There are a number of different hymens girls can have, and one of them is a hymen that completely covers the vaginal opening, but has small holes throughout the hymen, kind of like a honeycomb.  If you have this kind of a hymen, you might have to talk to your doctor about inserting tampons, and later before you are intimate with a man.  These types of hymen are rarer than the other three forms, but they aren't bad, and they aren't unheard of.  I wish you luck.  :)
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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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There's no certain time you can start using them. I only use tampons, I think pads are gross. I've used pads before, but definately not my preference. When just starting out, I use my first two fingers in the shape of a "V" on my left hand to spread everything open down there, then insert the tampon with the right hand. If you're left handed, switch hands. When you first start using them you may feel it once you first insert it, otherwise you won't feel it at all.\n\nI use Tampax with cardboard applicator. But youmay want to start with a plastic, rounded applicator tip. OB tampons are also very good to use, but they take a little more practice because they don't have an applicator. My neices don't like them because you have to physically push the tampon into your vagina with your finger. They think it's gross, but they are so much more convenient because they are so much more smaller. Also, the box they come in is much smaller, therefore, they don't take up as much space in the bathroom; they are also a lot cheaper.\n\nGood Luck!!
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It all depends on what you feel comfortable with.  If you have a heavy flow, then tampons are more convenient.  Pads can also be uncomfortable and bulky, but it is really a personal choice.
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Well my girl friend feels kinda tight in thru her tummy and when it comes to love making it just means getting out the thick blue blanket.\n\nWhen I preform oral stimulation on her, I just have to keep reminding myself not to go downstairs.  But other than that, and the fact that most of the moisture I feel is blood not her c*mming making it wet down there.
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It really depends on a lot of things - some women have a thicker hymen (the skin membrane that covers the vaginal opening in virgins) than others, so therefore it will be more painful.  Tampon use stretches the hymen so it's not as thick as well.  My first time wasn't really painful, it was a little uncomfortable and I didn't bleed at all.\n\nTry to make sure you are relaxed (as much as possible) the first time.  If you are thinking about how much it will hurt, this can cause you to tense up down there, making it more painful.  Make sure you have plenty of foreplay so you are well lubricated beforehand, or use some KY Jelly as well.
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No, why would it?\nOn one of the planned parenthood sites(I forget which one) they said you would experience cramping as if you were having really bad menstrual cramps.  Doesn't sound like it tickles to me.