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There is no age limit on tampons, but tampons aren't recommended to pre-teens or teens.
Tampons pose multiple health risks so a woman has to be mature enough to understand those risks and responsible enough to follow precautions, but even then younger women have more delicate vaginal tissues and lower immunity to the TSST-1 toxins responsible for Toxic shock syndrome so are at much greater risk. At very least women should wait six cycles before using tampons so that they know their flow pattern well enough to know what absorbency is safe to use when.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 7y agoThere is no specific age when you can start to use tampons.
Tampons aren't recommended to younger girls who may not be mature enough to learn about health risks with tampons or responsible enough to follow precautions when using tampons. Younger girls are also more likely to have more delicate vaginal tissues and less likely to have TSST-1 antibodies, as such they are at higher risk of developing TSS. Pads or menstrual cups are far safer.
Girls should start with pads, if they want to use internal options menstrual cups should be considered, but if they want to use tampons it's best to wait a few cycles until they know their flow pattern in order to know what absorbency they should be using.
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∙ 14y agoany age i started wearing tampons wen i was 11 because i was really sporty and it was fine
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∙ 13y agoNo set age. As soon as menstrual cycle begins.
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Should you use Jr Tampons?
There's nothing to say that you should use tampons full-stop, you have other options you can use instead. Jr tampons are light absorbency tampons, only named jr tampons in the US to try to encourage young women to use tampons earlier in order for tampon companies to increase product loyalty early. If you do use tampons you should always use lowest absorbency for your flow, if that means using jr tampons then those are the ones that you will use.
When is it a good time to start to use tampons?
You should start using tampons as soon as you are comfortable with your period as well as your pads. If you are a swimmer, athlete etc. you should try tampons cause you can go underwater. To use a tampon varies w/ different people.
Can a year old use a tampon?
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.
When you get your first period after stopping Depo-Provera should you use tampons?
You can use anything you like - pads, tampons, cup -- with your period after stopping depo provera.
Should you wear a tampon when receiving a massage though your period is not on?
No, tampons should only be used when you're on your period. Never use when not menstruating as this will be uncomfortable and potentially increase your risk of contracting Toxic Shock Syndrome. There's absolutely no reason to use tampons when not on your period, having a massage makes no difference: there's no reason why you should need to use tampons while having a massage.
Can a 12yr old just starting her periad use tampos?
Well, tampons vs. pads are a personal choice. Age should not be a factor. Pros of tampons: They're less messy Can use them when doing sports Are actually pretty comfortable Not visible or bulky Cons of tampons: Have to remove frequently because of toxic shock syndrome Can be tricky to use at first Uncomfortable if inserted badly
Can tampons stop you from having babies?
Tampons wouldn't affect a baby during pregnancy, but there is absolutely no reason why a woman should be using tampons while she is pregnant - tampons should only be used during menstruation, even if experiencing bleeding during pregnancy it is not safe to use tampons as you don't know the blood loss to know what absorbency to use. Misusing tampons this way can increase risk of vaginal infections and toxic shock syndrome - the latter would potentially cause serious harm to the baby.
When is it safe to use tampons after a d and c?
You can use tampons a week after a D&C. Until then, no sex or tampons.
Can a tampon slip out during pregnancy?
A woman should NEVER use tampons when not menstruating - thus a pregnant woman wouldn't be using tampons to begin with.
Why do you try to use tampons when im a 12 year old boy?
If you are a 12 year old [cis] boy then you do not have a vagina to insert a tampon, nor do you have a uterus to menstruate, thus you cannot try tampons.
Do tampons have an expiry date?
No, tampons don't expire because of the materials used and sanitation to reduce bacteria being present in the tampons - some tampons may have an expiry date on the box, this is to do with potential bacterial growth, but this is uncommon. However tampons are only sanitary not sterile so they can still contain bacteria and even mold, if tampons aren't kept in a clean dry place they will not be safe to use. Although tampons don't expire it's still not a great idea to use tampons that are a few years or even decades old - yes, sometimes you do find tampons this old.
Why do you use a tampon after your period as taken place?
You don't, you should only ever use tampons when menstruating.Tampons are not hygienic or healthy so they should be avoided when at all possible, if you do use tampons you only use them during menstruation. You shouldn't use tampons when not menstruating or even with light flow, with less blood tampons will absorb more vaginal discharge resulting in splitting and ulceration in the vaginal walls so higher risk of TSS.
