Can you wear a tampon at 12 years old?

Answer 1

A ten year old can use tampons, but it's not recommended.

Even if she is mature enough to understand the risks and her options in order to make an informed choice to use tampons, and is responsible enough to use tampons correctly, she is still at higher risk as younger people have more delicate vaginal tissues and are less likely to have TSST-1 antibodies.

It's recommended younger women start with menstrual pads or period underwear, if they want to use internal options then menstrual cups are recommended as they're safer and more convenient than tampons - a young woman of ten years old would be best with a smaller brand like Ladycup.

Answer 2

well,it all depends on how responsible you are,i am 10 years old and i just started learning how to do it right because i have been doing it wrong all along,but they make me feel dryer.so it might be ok to use tampons with your moms permition,good luck on your choise!!! yeah im 12 and i havent gotten my period yet but i put in tampons for practice cuz i swim everyday and i dont want to be stuck not knowing how when the day comes. before i read the pamflit thingy in the box i tryed to put it in without putting the outer aplicator in first. i just tried to push the whole dry thing in first and it hurt REALLY bad. Yes, I'm fourteen, and from the UK, got my period at 11, started using tampons a bit later, if I would you I would start with the lite ones and always take a tampon out before eight hours of having it in, even if it hurts and it's a bit dry.

Answer 3

You can wear tampons at 12 years old - but it's not recommended.

Pre-teens and teens are at higher risk of Toxic shock syndrome (TSS). TSS is when certain bacteria multiple and produce TSST-1 toxins, these toxins enter the bloodstream and if the person lacks immunity they contract TSS which is similar to septic shock and can be fatal - younger women are less likely to have TSST-1 antibodies.

Younger women are often not well informed about safer sanitary products like menstrual cups or softcups in order to make an educated choice about what sanitary products they use, also often younger women don't follow precautions with tampon use so increase risks such as TSS, vaginal infections, and dioxin exposure.

It's best to stick with pads, and if you want to use something internal opt for a menstrual cup - for younger women smaller cups like Ladycup or MeLuna are best.

Answer 4

Anyone who has started her period can use tampons. They even come in a small size designed for young girls. Sometimes it takes a few tries to get it in right. When it's in correctly you can't even feel it.

The package has directions with a couple positions on how to insert it, use whatever feels most comfortable to you.

Answer 5

I am 13 and I am scared to put in a tampon. Even though, I have read on the internet that tampons are safe, and even my friend uses it that is 12. I believe it is pretty safe.
I'm just REALLY scared of it getting too far in and then I won't be able to get it out, plus I'm afraid of asking my mom to teach me to put it in.

Overall, it is safe for 13 year old girls to wear them, especially for swimming or sleeping at night. :)

Answer 6

I believe it depends on the maturity of the 9 year old. If she is mature enough to handle putting them in and taking them out on her own, at regular interval's then she should be old enough to tampons.

Answer 7

It's not recommended to use tampons in pre-teens or teens.

Tampons pose multiple health risks including Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) - younger women are at far greater risk of TSS because their vaginal tissues are more delicate so easier to tear, and younger women are less likely to have antibodies to the TSST-1 toxins responsible for TSS. At very least tampons should be avoided until you know flow well enough to know what absorbency to use, also not until you're mature enough to understand the risks and responsible enough to use correctly.

It's best to use pads at first and if you want to use internal options use SAFE options such as menstrual cups and softcups which pose no risks like TSS or vaginal infections - there are also a lot of advantage for cups such as being more convenient, comfortable, and reliable. For younger women smaller menstrual cups such as Ladycup or MeLuna are the best options.

Answer 8

A nine year old can use tampons, but it's not recommended.

Tampons pose various health risks, a person has to be mature enough to make an informed choice about using tampons instead of safer options like pads or menstrual cups, a person also has to be responsible enough to use tampons correctly to reduce the health risks too. Even if used correctly younger people are at greater risk of developing Toxic Shock Syndrome because vaginal tissues are more delicate so more prone to tearing, also younger people are less likely to have TSST-1 antibodies.

Answer 9

Yes, it is okay for a 13 year old to use tampons although it's not recommended.

Younger people are at higher risk from tampon use because often younger people aren't mature enough to understand the various health risks or responsible enough to follow precautions, younger people are also at much higher risk from TSS due to more delicate vaginal tissues and less likely to have TSST-1 antibodies. It's recommended young people start with pads and if they want to use internal options safe options like menstrual cups are recommended - safer and more convenient.

Answer 10

Yes, you can use tampons at nine years old - but it's not recommended.

Even if a nine year old is mature enough to understand the risks to use tampons over safer options like menstrual cups, softcups, or menstrual pads, and responsible enough to use tampons correctly, a younger girl is still more likely to contract Toxic Shock Syndrome. A younger womans vaginal tissues are more delicate so more prone to tears and is also less likely to have TSST-1 antibodies.

If a nine year old does use tampons they should reduce use as much as possible - change every 4-6 hours, always use lowest absorbency, don't use with light flow or before your period, don't use overnight while sleeping, and ideally alternate with pads often - also opt for cotton tampon brands.