Do tampons make your vagina wider?
829109
no. actually i read in my health book and heard from dr. drew ont eh talk show love line that the vagina doesnt change much till a woman gives birth, then it is only slighlyt differnt after that. but not noticeable. so if a guy says you're "too losse" then he is too small....lolololol
611745
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.
819808
No.  \n\nAn undilated cervix is smaller than the diameter of a pencil.  A vaginal canal is roughly 4 inches long without extra space.  This is why tampons don't disappear.\n\nA condom could come off and be inside the vagina, but it wouldn't totally and can be easily removed with finger tips.
860517
Besides the risk of toxic shock syndrome, I can't think of any real cons to the use of tampons.  Your mother may feel that if you comfortable inserting tampons into your vagina that you may become more comfortable inserting other things as well, including boy parts.  An old myth is that using tampons takes a girl's virginity.  This is not the case--only sexual intercourse makes a girl not a virgin anymore, but tampon use CAN break your hymen.  So can bike riding, horseback riding, doing splits and gymnastics, and various other activities.\n\nSome people say that the white tampons (most of them) contain bleaches that shouldn't be exposed to mucous membrane.  That is really up to you, though, and depends on your personal opinions as there is no substantial scientific research at this time.\n\nThe pros of using tampons?\n\n- No bulky pad showing in your pants.\n- You can go swimming without looking weird (I actually saw a girl in a swimsuit with a pad once... I never thought anyone would do that until then!)\n- Less danger of leaks (tampons can still leak, I recommend OB brand which leak less often but you still should change them every time you use the toilet).\n- Smaller product to carry around with you.\n- They're flushable, so you don't have to find a place to put them after you use them.\n- The smell is less noticable.\n- When used overnight they greatly reduce the risk of leaking all over the bedsheets.\n\nAfter originally posting, I noticed someone who mentioned being concerned about "plugging up" the flow.  Tampons do not plug anything up, they absorb the flow and you remove it every few hours when you use the bathroom.
780861
Use a tampon just in case.
974089
Are you flossing with your tampon string again?
256575
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.
768636
You may need to change your tampon more frequently.  Be gentle pulling the tampon out and putting the new one in; you can irritate the wall of your vagina, which can cause pain with removal (think if you had a scrape on your arm, then you went and yanked the scab off).\n\nYou may also have pain on removal because the tampon has expanded as it absorbs the blood and is tight coming out of your vagina.  While the vagina does stretch, for some girls or women, the stretching of a tampon then pulling it out can cause some discomfort.\n\nAsk your mom to make an appointment with your doctor, just to talk about what you've told us and to ask them some questions.  They should be able to help you out.  Your school nurse may also be able to answer your questions.
1185345
silk glide, plastic applicator tampons... playtex!!!  they are so comfortable.  they have one for smaller girls, or girls who aren't as experienced.  it's called playtex slimfits.  they should do the trick. :)))
958791
I don't know but the only difference is that they have a better grip for when you insert it and that it's stronger (like SUPER tampons but not as big).\n\nhttp://www.playtexsport.com/
618139
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.
996242
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.
491785
You're guess is as good as mine. Why wear a pad at all when you can wear a tampon instead?
344772
Yes.  I used them for over 10 years, with no damage to my hymen.  Eventually it broke, but not from a tampon!\n\n"All the tampons are fine-they don't go up high enough to break your hymen, they are too short"\n\nThis is incorrect; the hymen is way down at the opening of the vagina, and the tampon must sit inside the vagina.
534307
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.
33623
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.
116346
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.