What if it hurts putting a tampon in?

Answer 1

There are a few possible reasons why tampons may be uncomfortable or painful for you to insert, some of the most common reasons are...

1. Not relaxing enough.

   Your vagina is a muscular tube, if you're not relaxed then your vaginal muscles aren't relaxed either so the vaginal walls will clench together - imagine this like a tightly gripped fist. Make sure to relax when inserting the tampon; practice relaxing vaginal muscles so you can relax on demand or masturbate beforehand as when aroused the vagina will relax and open. Know that if it hurts you can always stop and try again later, trying to force things or getting frustrated will just make it more difficult.

2. Inserting at the wrong angle.

   Your vaginal canal doesn't go straight up, it curves slightly so you need to aim the tampon up towards the small of your back - different positions can change the angle slightly so sometimes it helps to lay down rather than trying to insert when standing or sitting, you can always change positions when you're used to insertion. Non-applicator are also easier to use because as well as being simpler they allow you to more easily feel for resistance so if you push into a vaginal wall you can feel that happening so slightly adjust angle until you can feel it going through vaginal walls.

3. Using too high an absorbency.

   Tampons are dry and absorbent, as well as absorbing menstrual flow they also absorb vaginal discharge which can cause damage to vaginal walls and the dry tampon against vaginal walls can increase that damage or cause irritation. Always use lowest absorbency and never use tampons with light flow or when not menstruating - if the tampon leaks after 1-2 hours you can use the next absorbency up, but if the tampon isn't completely saturated in blood after 4-6 hours use lower absorbency or pads.

4. Allergic reaction to the tampon.

   Many tampons are made from rayon which is more irritating and drying than cotton tampons, but rayon is also chemically treated and bleached so can be more likely to cause irritation, sensitivity, or allergic reaction. Rayon tampons also increase risks of TSS, vaginal infections, and contain dioxin - so avoid rayon tampons like Tampax, Kotex, and Playtex - instead opt for hypo-allergenic cotton tampons like Cottons, Natracare, and Emerita, these are not only less likely to cause irritation but also safer. You may also want to try using sponge or soft tampons which are squishy and not dry.

If you can't use tampons that's okay, there are plenty of other options and many are far better than tampons too. Consider menstrual cups or softcups instead, these are internal like tampons but far safer so no risks like TSS, vaginal infections or dioxin - being safer it also makes them more convenient as unlike tampons they can be worn for up to 12 hours, with any flow, overnight, before your period, and no need to alternate with pads. Menstrual cups are also more comfortable, cheaper, greener, and don't leak like tampons.

Answer 2

There could be a few reason such as your body not adjusting to the tampon, the inserting of the tampon is incorrect leaving with discomfort or signs of an infection, swelling, bruising etc. if it persists, I would seek a Gynecologist for advice.

Answer 3

No, it shouldn't hurt for you to insert a tampon at all.

As long as you're relaxed and using the tampon correctly it can be uncomfortable but should not hurt you. Make sure you're relaxed and your flow is heavy enough, aim towards the small of your back, try using lubrication at first, and make sure to insert the tampon as far as you can reach.

Answer 4

no you shouldn't feel anything at all it could be your putting it in wrong are you are just very tight!