What if you have Back pain while inserting a tampon?

Answer 1

There can be a few reasons for pain during tampon insertion:

• Not relaxing enough during insertion.
• Not inserting the tampon high enough in the vagina.
• Inserting at the wrong angle so pushing into vaginal walls.
• Using too high an absorbency for your flow.
• Allergic reaction to the tampons you're using.

Answer 2

It most likely means that the tampon isn't inserted high enough.

The first few inches of the vaginal opening is narrower than the rest of the vaginal opening, and when at rest the vaginal walls close in on themselves - if a tampon isn't inserted high enough it will be sitting closer to the vaginal opening so vaginal walls will push against the tampon, especially as you move.

Answer 3

It's possible that you are inserting tampons at the wrong angle so pushing into the back wall of your vagina rather than up through the vaginal canal. If you have a short vaginal canal your cervix will also be lower during menstruation so may be easily hit by the tampon, this could cause discomfort similar to Back pain.

If this is a reoccuring problem consider other options;

Sponges, soft tampons, softcups, menstrual cups, pads, etc.

Answer 4

If it hurts as you sit down after inserting a tampon then the tampon isn't inserted high enough. The vaginal canal is narrowest in the first few inches so if the tampon is located lower down the vaginal walls will push against the tampon and this can hurt. Try pushing the tampon up higher with a clean finger, push as far as you can reach to ensure it is inserted high enough. Next time you insert a tampon try inserting higher, it's easier to do this with non-applicator tampons as they give more control.

Answer 5

Depends how you do it, try standing with one leg on the toilet and insert it gently. I fiond it easier that way.