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No, you should only use tampons when menstruating.
Using tampons when not menstruating not only puts you at unnecissary risk but also increases risks of Toxic shock syndrome (TSS). TSS is caused when certain bacteria multiply and create a toxin, if you lack antibodies this bacterial toxins overwhelms your immune system and it can be fatal. Tampons always risk TSS but using tampons when you're not menstruating or using too high a flow increases risks because tampons dry-out vaginal tissues causing ulceration that gives the bacterial toxins a direct route into your bloodstream. Not to mention that using tampons when not bleeding would be very uncomfortable due to friction and the drying effect on your vagina.
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What not to do if you haven't started your period?
NEVER use tampons if you haven't started....... its not good for you and they are uncomfortable if you haven't started.
How do you swim if you have your period?
Use 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.
You havent started on tampons yet and you are going swimming what can I do?
If you want to go swimming you need to use one of the following options:Tampons.Soft tampons.Menstrual sponges.Menstrual cups.Diaphragms.Softcups.Menstrual cups are the best option as they're safer, more convenient, and more reliable than tampons - unlike tampons they can be worn for up to 12 hours, with any flow, and don't leak. If you're not comfortable using internal menstrual products then you simply can't swim on your period.
Will sex hurt less if you use tampons when you have your period?
No
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.
Do you still need a pad or tampon after you period?
No, tampons and pads (also other menstrual products) are only needed on your period.Once your period is over you no longer use tampons or pads, in fact as your period comes to an end you need to stop using tampons because tampons cannot be used with light flow or spotting. It is a good idea to carry tampons and pads with you ready for when your next period starts, if you're young menstrual cycles can be irregular so your periods can start suddenly without warning.
Tampons and swimming?
You don't have to use tampons to swim while on your period. You can use menstrual cups and softcups for swimming, as well as safer than tampons cups can be worn with light flow which tampons can't, menstrual cups also don't leak like other options. You can also simply sit-out of swimming while you're on your period, it's up to you what you use and what you do on your period.
Do you have to wear a pad during your period?
No, you don't have to wear tampons during your period. Most women start-off using pads, also if you use tampons or sponges you have to use pads as it's not safe to use tampons or sponges overnight, with light flow or throughout your entire period. You can use menstrual cups or softcups which don't require you to use pads at all, or there are options such as menstrual release that require nothing.
I have just had my first period at 10 and don't know how to ask my mum for some tampons and pads?
You simply say to her: "mom, I've started my period, can I get some pads please?".Tampons aren't recommended at your age due to higher risks of Toxic Shock Syndrome, and nor for your first few cycles as you won't know your flow well enough to know what absorbency to use to reduce your risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome. Use pads for now, and if you want to use internal options consider menstrual cups as these are far safer than tampons and will make your periods easier.
What if you found a little blood in your underwear?
well if there is just a small amount of blood and it isn't a lot that means you havent necessarily started your period, before i started my period i had this same situation as you. I didn't think anything about it at all, but you will soon know if and when you have started, good luck :) x
What to do if your period is on at a water park?
You shouldn't always use pads, things like this call for tampons. If you are going somewhere like a water park, use tampons, they might hurt, but its the only way.
