Yes, it would hurt because you didn't have sufficient flow to be wearing a tampon. Tampons dry-out vaginal tissues and cause friction during insertion/removal when dry, this results in vaginal damage and irritation.
Yes, a period is a result of hormones and wearing or not wearing a tampon has nothing to do with it. Never ever wear a tampon without having a period. Read the warnings on the tampon box because it tells you not to do that.
I hope you are not wearing a tampon when not on a period. This is unhealthy and if you are just starting your period you should not be using a tampon until you are older. The tampon box gives written as well as a diagram of how to put in a tampon. Follow the directions and read the warnings. This is very important.
a period without a tampon
Yes, you can use a tampon whenever you have a period
you get a tampon or pad
A woman does not get her period while she's pregnant, therefore, she does not need a tampon.
You cannot do this, it would be embarrassing for you, so wear a tampon, or stay out of the pool.
It something you use when you're on a period
yes you can go swimming when you have your period. If you want to do this then its best to use a tampon. Just find what type of tampon suits you and you should be fine.
Put a tampon in or use a pad.
Make sure you have a pad or tampon with you and wear it
Use a tampon or a pad