How do you put in your tampon?

Answer 1

You will know if you've inserted it the wrong way. It won't feel right, and it won't be comfortable. If you think you've got it wrong, take it out, and start again with a new one. Don't worry about anything. Just be calm, relax, and go for it. We all had to learn, you're not the only one! I hope this information helped.

Answer 2

Tampons should be changed every 4-6 hours - some tampon companies say 8 hours to make their products seem more convenient, but that's too long to wear a tampon and if you can go that long without leaking you're using too high an absorbency.

If the tampon leaks sooner than 4-6 hours you need to change sooner - you can sometimes feel when a tampon is full or you might notice some blood on the tampon string, but over time you will get to know your flow pattern well enough to know what absorbency you need when and how often to change tampons to avoid leaking.

A good rule of thumb to follow is to start with lowest absorbency; if it leaks within 2-3 hourse try the next absorbency up, however if a tampon isn't saturated after 4-6 hours use lower absorbency or pads. Remember to alternate with pads occasionally too.

Answer 3

A tampon goes into the vagina - the hole where the blood is coming out, the only hole where the tampon would fit other than the anus. If a woman is menstruating she should know where her vagina is located, if not then she should learn more about her anatomy before considering tampon use.

Answer 4

Breathe. Just relax. For me, the easiest position to insert a tampon is squatting with my legs apart (you can also sit on the toilet with legs spread or put one leg up on the bathtub or toilet lid). Unwrap the tampon and set the trash aside. With the hand you write with grab the top of the tampon by the plunger tube (Tampax have little flowers in this spot) on one side with your thumb and the other with your middle finger. Take a deep breath and relax your vaginal muscles (trust me it helps). Slowly begin to insert the tampon into your vagina. Stop when your fingers touch yourself. Take your pointer finger and slowly push the plunger (stick on end with tampon string hanging out). When the plunger is all the way down slowly pull out the plastic insertion device (if it hurts/is very uncomfortable it may be in wrong and you may have to take it out and re-insert [to take out very gently pull string straight out]). Congratulations girl! You just inserted your first tampon! The more period and tampon experience you have the better you get with insertion, taking it out, and finding how often you need to change your tampon. I reccommend Tampax Pearl Scented (it keeps you fron... well stinking down there same with my personal favorite, the Scented Always Pads With Wings)

Answer 5

You can reach up inside of you with your fingers and see if you can feel it (and if so pull it out).

Having a tampon inside you for too long can make you very sick and is considered an emergency. If you have any doubt you should see a doctor right away.

Answer 6

You know that the tampon is all the way in because nothing will be showing outside your vagina, except tampon strings if you're using a tampon with strings. If you feel pain when you move about or sit down then the tampon isn't in high enough. All you need do if it's not inserted high enough is push it the rest of the way, and next time know how far you'll need to push it into your vagina.

Answer 7

You know that the tampon is inserted correctly when you cannot feel it.

If you feel discomfort, particularly as you move about or sit down, then the tampon isn't inserted far enough into the vagina so you need to push it up further. You also shouldn't be able to see anything sticking out the vaginal opening, except for the string if the tampon you're using has a string.

Answer 8

There is only one place to put it. If it is comfortable it is probably in the right place. Get to know your body, look in the mirror, have a feel.

Answer 9

slowly apply it up your virgina. ask your mom if you have any questions.

Answer 10

You'll know that it's all the way in when you can't feel it anymore. It shouldn't hurt or be uncomfortable in any way. If it is, pull it out and try again with a new one.