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Hey! i used a tampon for the first time to...
ive heard that you should use an applicator tampon- playtex are the best, BUT, if you live in Australia like me, they don't sell playtex. the only brand that has an applicator in Australia is tampax. Tampax is meant to be really bad brand cos firstly, the applicator is cardboard instead of plastic (makes it harder when applicating), secondly when they expand it can get REALLY uncomfortable and thirdly it LEAKS!!
So the best brand for Australia is probably stayfree. they have special ones for first timers (so they are small) and they glide super easy! they are called stayfree slims.
when you use it, just follow the instructions. the very very first time i tried i was trying to relax but i was tensing my muscles probs cos of the nerves and i just could NOT get it in!! so therefore, stay relaxed so your vaginal muscles open up and leave a lager space =] this was it will be able to slide in.
if it hurts or you can feel it, then pull it out and start again.
insert it an angle towards your spine.
also, try to push it in quite far so then you wont feel it =]
my very very first time, my mum was there 'helping' me, but i found it really annoying cos i couldn't concentrate. so make sure you are alone so you can focus easier and stay more calm and not tense =]
So, good luck =]
remember don't be nervous =]
hope this helped! =]
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What happens to a first time tampon user?
Nothing happens to a first-time tampon user.A person uses tampons for the first time and that's it - using a tampon doesn't change a person in any way. As long as the user is relaxed and using tampons correctly they will simply insert the tampon and it will absorb flow just like it's supposed to. It's no different to any other time they use tampons.
You almost fainted when replacing a tampon?
This can sometimes happen when a woman gets nervous about using tampons for the first time. If this wasn't your first time inserting a tampon it may have been that you accidently hit your vegus nerve, which can cause you to feel faint or even black out - it's nothing to worry about.
Why does putting in a tampon hurt at first?
Because your body isn't used to them, and you are probably really tight so i recommend either using smaller tampons, or just wait it out a bit and after a while, you will get used to them and your vagina will stretch out to fit the tampon.
Can a woman be spotting if her tampon has something on it every time she changes it?
Yes, spotting is light bleeding and it will show on a tampon. If the tampon isn't saturated in blood after 4-6 hours then you should be using lowest absorbency or if already using lowest absorbency you need to switch to pads as your flow is too light to be using tampons.
When you insert a tampon for the first time is it supposed to hurt a little bit for a short time?
No, it's not supposed to hurt when you insert a tampon.Most likely it hurts because you were tensing-up so having to push the tampon against vaginal walls, or it can also be painful if you don't insert the tampon far enough - the first few inches of the vagina are the narrowest and most sensitive. Make sure to relax next time and use lubricant to help with insertion.
Where does the tampon go in the genital area?
The tampon goes into the vagina, which is where the blood is coming from. If you don't know basic genital anatomy then you should not be using tampons as there is no way you know how to use tampons correctly or understand the risks involved in tampon use. Use pads for now and spend some time learning the basics of your anatomy before considering tampon use.
Can you practice using a tampon?
You practice using a tampon while using a tampon. You cannot use tampons when not menstruating, and you should not insert or remove tampons over and over within a short space of time - both will increase TSS risk.
When should you know to take your tampon out?
Tampons need to be changed every 4-6 hours.If your tampon leaks then you remove the tampon before this time, and if the tampon leaks within 1-2 hours you may want to use the next absorbency up. Remember you change absorbency as flow changes, if the tampon isn't saturated in blood after 4-6 hours you need to use lower absorbency or if already using lowest absorbency you need to switch to pads as your flow is too light for tampons.Many women use pads or pantiliners as back-up, especially when first using tampons.
Brown spots on tampon?
If you remove a tampon and it has brown spots then it is likely old blood, normal when your period is light as it takes time for the blood to leave your body and it goes brown. If your period is light then you should not be using tampons at all, only use tampons with full flow. If the tampon has brown spots before insertion then throw it out and check other tampons before using them.
When you wipe you have blood but when i put a tampon in theres nothing?
Well depending on how long your tampon has been in. When you first put the tampon in there should be no blood when you wipe, the tampon should absorb it up, after a few hours and depending on your flow, you might start to notice some blood when you wipe. When that happens you should probably change your tampon to avoid leaking or staining. Good Luck
Is it bad to wear a tampon in the pool for the first time?
No, it's not bad to use a tampon in the pool for the first time - if you choose to use tampons then there'd have to be a first time. You may want to consider menstrual cups instead of tampons as they're safer so you can wear them for longer and with light flow, plus they don't leak like tampons. If you do use tampons just make sure to use correct absorbency for your flow and change before the pool.
When you sit after applying a tampon does it hurt?
It shouldn't hurt at all when you are wearing a tampon, if it does something is wrong.If it hurts when you sit down it is likely that you have not inserted the tampon far enough, thus as you sit down the vaginal muscles push against the tampon lower down in the vaginal canal. This is common when first using tampons or if you use applicators, next time try non-applicator and push further.
