What causes pain while inserting and removing a tampon?

Answer 1

Most commonly pain when inserting or removing tampons is due to lack of relaxation - if you're tense your vaginal muscles tense causing the vagina to tense-up so inserting anything or pulling anything out is going to be more difficult. If you're using too high an absorbency this may be an issue too, tampons dry-out vaginal tissues causing tearing so if using too high an absorbency or inserting one tampon after another without using pads occasionally is going to increase damage. If using rayon tampons vaginal dryness can be worse, also you may be allergic to ingredients in these tampons.

Answer 2

For individuals using tampons for the first time, it's best to uses ones with a plastic applicator. This would be advised for 'virgins' or 'first-timers' simply because you need to get used to not tensing up and the applicator, either cardboard or ones without an applicator can create additional pain with any tensing up at all.

It could be caused by a more serious reason, but like above take switch to a pad until your ready and always start with the smallest size and work your way to something larger.

With tampons you want to use the smallest size possible for your body type so make sure your initial size is mini and if you find yourself needing to replace it to often you can move to a larger size.

Me, It started hurting, but what you can do, is stay relaxed, so it can go without hurting, or extend you legs, so there's more room to put it in.Well, it works for me!

Experiencing pain when inserting or removing tampons is a sign that you may have vulvar vestibulitis (VVS), which is also known as "vestibulodynia." VVS is a kind of vulvodynia (there are several types of vulvar pain conditions that fall under the general heading "vulvodynia"). Women with VVS typically experience pain with intercourse. In some cases, the pain is so severe that intercourse is impossible. The pain is experienced only in the vestibule--the area outside the entrance to the vagina.

Unfortunately, many gynecologists are not familiar with VVS. Research on it has been grossly underfunded. Often a women must see several physicians before she is accurately diagnosed.

Yeah, I still don't wear tampons because I find them uncomfortable. Pads are better to use so if it's painful because you're doing it wrong or just because you're not used to it, stick with pads or ask a close female friend if you're putting it in right.

Answer 3

Typically if you are having pain when you are wearing a tampon, then it is not inserted correctly. It may be a little bit crooked in the vagina, and hitting one of the vaginal walls. Tampons are designed so they are as comfortable as possible, though they are not always amazingly comfortable. You should feel the tampon when you first put it in, and then as it begins to absorb then you should begin to stop feeling it. It also may be from wearing one while not on your period. If you are wearing a tampon when you aren't on your period should it be for discharge blockage or whatever other reason, it can cause infections because it is not letting those toxins out. If something is trying to come out of your body, there is a reason.

Answer 4

If your vagina is sensitive, it is going to feel uncomfortable no matter what. Also, if you have sex often, it will make it stronger, to where it doesn't hurt as much. Only a little uncomfort is common, though. If you are in actual pain, you should probably see a doctor.

Answer 5

if its your first time it will hurt because your vagina is not use of having a tampon going it. you and your vagina will get use of it and your not comfortable with the tampon then don't use one.

Answer 6

Taking tampons out shouldn't hurt - for the record, your body does not need to 'adapt' either.

It may hurt if you're using too high an absorbency - tampons dry-out vaginal tissues, thus higher absorbency without sufficient flow means more damage and irritation as you remove. If you're tense this can also cause pain as vaginal walls will tighten around the tampon making it hard to pull out.

Answer 7

There are a few reasons why tampon use may be painful.

• Lack of relaxation: if you're tense vaginal muscles tense causing vaginal walls to clench together.
• Not inserting far enough: tampon will sit low in the vagina so muscles push against the tampon.
• Not inserting at the correct angle: pushing into the vaginal walls, rather than pushing into place.
• Your hymen is in tact: if the hymen is in tact it can make insertion or removal difficult for some.
• Using too high an absorbency: always use lowest absorbency, don't use when not menstruating.
• Using tampon when not menstruating: don't use tampons before menstruation or with spotting.
• Allergic reaction: rayon tampons contain many harmful ingredients a person may be allergic to.

Answer 8

There are many reasons why you may be in pain while you are using a tampon.

• If the tampon isn't inserted high enough - it'll hurt as you move or sit.
• If the tampon is hitting your cervix - it'll cause increased menstrual cramps.
• If allergic to the tampon - it'll cause a stinging pain and general discomfort.
• If using too high an absorbency - it'll cause a stinging pain and feeling of dryness.

Answer 9

The most likely culprit for pain is that you're tensing up - if you're tense vaginal muscles tense causing the vaginal walls to clench together so there's increased friction and you're pushing or pulling against vaginal muscles. Absorbency may also be a factor: always use lowest absorbency and don't use tampons when you're not bleeding. If the tampon is dry after 4-6 hours then you need to use lower absorbency or to switch back to pads if your flow is too light for lightest absorbency tampons.

Answer 10

It shouldn't hurt when you use a tampon, if it does then stop and figure out the cause.

It can hurt if you're not relaxed enough or inserting at the correct angle, it can also hurt if you don't insert high enough or if it hits your cervix. It can hurt if you're using too high an absorbency/if your flow isn't heavy enough for tampons, and if you're allergic to the tampons you're currently using.