do tampons harmful??????
817798
No they are awesome.  Just follow the directions on the package.
852268
Yes, they are made to protect your panties from getting ruined. they are also good to use when you  have ur period and were tampons.
442386
You shouldn't wear a tampon unless you are actually on your menses. The tampon absorbs fluid that you don't have extra, resulting in dryness which can lead to an imbalance of the natural bacteria and result in a yeast infection or other infections. Wear a panty liner or even a thin maxi pad when you are expecting your period and make sure that you keep a tampon in your pocket or purse and be ready to go to the bathroom whenever you feel the dampness.
1148475
it is ok to wear a tampon all night i had this same question and i asked a doctor and they said the  only thing that could happen is you can have a leak if you sleep a long time but you dont want to leave it in for to much longer then 8 hours. if you leave it in to long then you could get TSS which is toxic shock syndrom. It depends on how long you sleep i mean if you sleep for 9 or 10 hours then you shouldnt wear one in your sleep but if you sleep a little longer then eight hours then you should be ok sometimes it is best to wear a really thin pad just in case you leak. it sucks to have periods. i hope this helps. i went to the doctor and asked them that same question and that is what the doctor said.
436150
If you wear a tampon, you should be able to do pretty much anything.  I wouldn't particularly want to go swimming in case of a leak, but otherwise you could do just about anything.  If you are having cramping or a headache you could take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication and/or take a day off from your routine until you are feeling more up to a workout.
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Why do you want to use tampons?\nWhat does your mother not believe? \nWhy is it so important to you to use tampons?\n\nLolabunny trust me when I say although you think you do, you really don't want to use tampons, as well as expensive, inconvenient and harmful to the environment tampons are also bad for your vaginal health and unhygienic. \n\nYou have over twenty different menstrual options to choose from, using tampons does not make you mature, as a lot of young women your age seem to think, what would make you mature would be to research tampons and how your body works, you would then realise how harmful tampons are and that there are far better menstrual options available to you. \n\nTampons prevent your vagina from cleaning itself, give bacteria the perfect environment to multiply upon, leave fibres within your vagina, dry out mucosa resulting in vaginal splitting, put chemicals into your vagina that affect vaginal pH, put chemicals into your body that can build up affecting general health, chemicals as well as harsh fibres can irritate or cause allergies, expand adding to bloating, expand adding to menstrual cramping. This is why tampons are considered one of the most harmful options available, they are linked to vaginal infections and more serious illnesses such as toxic shock syndrome. \n\nYour mother is wrong for saying they affect virginity, but she is right for not buying you tampons, although she should maybe have been the one telling you about tampon risks. Those risks are also increased if you are in your pre-teens or teens because you do not have the same antibodies that adults do to deal with infections and TSS, your vulva and vagina are also more prone to irritation from the fibres and chemicals used within commercial tampons. \n\nYou cannot change your mother's mind, for the time being it is far healthier for you to stick with sanitary pads or free-flow methods, when you are older and still feel that you want to use internal options then you should look at safer options such as menstrual cups. Your mother is probably the one buying your menstrual products for you, and she is probably also the one putting the roof over your head, respect her wishes until you are mature enough to choose for yourself what menstrual options to use and until you are able to pay for them yourself – it really isn't a big deal if you cannot use tampons.\n\n\nTampon issues;\n\nhttp://www.tssis.com \nhttp://www.spotsite.org \nhttp://www.tamponalert.org.uk \nhttp://www.seac.org/tampons \nhttp://www.wen.org.uk/sanpro \nhttp://www.frontiernet.net/%7Eruthb/Tampons.html \nhttp://www.life.ca/nl/46/maxi.html \n\nAlternatives;\n\nhttp://www.divacup.com\nhttp://www.keeper.com\nhttp://www.mooncup.co.uk\nhttp://www.softcup.com\nhttp://www.lunapads.com
953158
Nothing wrong with using tampons, regardless of whether you're a virgin or not. They do not change the fact that you are a virgin, so yes virgins would use tampons, no problem.
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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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yes you can wear them overnight.I do. They can be kept in up to 8 hours. I have kept them in longer than that and its been fine.\n Toxic Shock Syndrome is most associated with the super-plus or high absorbent tampons from the mid-80's. There isn't as much of a risk now as it was then.In the US in 1997 only five confirmed menstrual-related TSS cases were reported.  A few specific tampon designs and high absorbency tampon materials were also found to have some association with increased risk of TSS. These products and materials are no longer used in tampons sold in the U.S. (The materials include polyester, carboxymethylcellulose and polyacrylate).\n\nWomen may avoid problems by choosing a tampon with the minimum absorbency needed to control menstrual flow and using tampons only during active menstruation.
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no.  Douching is unhealthy and can cause infections.  Some girls do it thinking it cleans them out, but it doesn't.  a period naturally cleans itself out inside the cervix and vagina area . . .
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Periods aren't that bad....I imagine you just got yours!!!  Don't worry, at first it seems really scary...but it's not!!! And don't be afraid to ask any woman for help--cuz every girl gets them \n\nHere's ho to put a tampon in:  1. Relax! Try not to worry about inserting the tampon right the first time. If you are tense it will make insertion harder.\n\n2. The best time to practice inserting a tampon is during the heavy part of your period. The tampon should glide inside your vagina easily without any discomfort.\n\n3. Decide if you prefer to insert the tampon standing or sitting. If sitting is your preference, sit on the toilet. If you want to try standing, putting one foot on the bathtub helps.\n\n4. Hold the tampon applicator in your right hand if you are right-handed, or left if left-handed.\n\n5. Use your thumb and middle finger to hold the bottom of the larger, outer tube.\n\n\nVaginal dryness?\nYour body can restore itself if it gets the right support. Learn how.\nwomentowomen.com\n\nSexual Lubes & Lubricants\nWaterbased Silicone Scents Flavors Low Prices Always Discreet Shipping\nwww.lovepotions.com\n6. Point the tip of the applicator toward your vagina, facing slightly towards the back. The smaller tube should be pointed away from your body.\n\n7. Use your other hand to open your vagina.\n\n8. Place the tip of the applicator at the opening of your vagina.\n\n9. Gently push the smaller end of the applicator in until it is completely inside the larger outer tube. This pushes the tampon into your vagina and out of the tube.\n\n10. With your thumb and middle finger still on the outer tube, release the smaller tube and let the strings dangle freely.\n\n11. Gently pull the two tubes out together.\n\n12. Dispose of the applicator according to the manufactuer's instructions.\n\n13. When you are ready to remove the tampon, gently pull the withdrawl strings down and forward. The used tampon may be flushed down the toilet.\n\nTips:\nLubricating the rounded end of the tampon with a water-based lubricant such as K-Y Jelly can make insertion easier the first few times. Don't use petroleum jelly.\nAlways read the manufactuer's instructions throughly before using any type of tampon.\nIf the tampon feels uncomfortable it is probably not inserted far enough into your vagina. Try again with a new tampon.\n\n\nSource(s):\n\nhttp://womenshealth.about.com/cs/azhealt...
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hey well I'm 13 too! well tampons do hUrt little when ur just starting out and getting used to it. pads can be way to annoying. plus u can swim with tampons. but it all takes getting used too.. good luck\n\npeace\nash
679586
For me, it is more comfortable and clean to use tampons. I've heard some women say they prefer them because they have less odor problems than with pads.
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yes it's safe to masturbate while wearing a tampon, It just might ease your period cramps for you if you suffer from those, \nand because you already have the tampon in you dont need to get up and go to the bathroom, you can just rollover and fall asleep with with the uforia going through your body, you will sleep better. \njust make sure you dont wear them longer then the maximum 8 hrs because of T.S
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well you wont see (new) blood when ur in the water tampon or not so... but if u dont wear a tampon you have 2 run to the bathroom the second you get out of the water.  so its realy more about the protection before and after swimming-which is the same as every other time
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you did the right thing by removing the tampon, and it may be nothing, like you say..but i would get checked out just in case, being that onset of TSS has symptoms like you are describing...you can never be too careful..i would see a doc ASAP, and if your condition worsens go to the ER if you have to good luck
809072
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.