How do you know when to start using tampons?

Answer 1

There's no reason why a person should use tampons at all, and no age restrictions as such.

Tampons aren't recommended to pre-teens or women in their early teens, this is in part because a person has to be mature enough to understand health risks that come with tampons and be responsible enough to use tampons correctly to reduce those risks. Younger women are at higher risk from Toxic shock syndrome because vaginal tissues are more delicate so more prone to tearing through tampon use which allows bacteria and toxins into the bloodstream, but also younger women are less likely to have TSST-1 antibodies to prevent them developing Toxic Shock Syndrome.

Answer 2

You don't have to use tampons, you have other options like pads and cups.

If you do decide to use tampons it's recommended that you don't use them in your pre-teens or teens given higher risk of TSS - at very least you should wait around six cycles until you know your flow pattern well enough to know what absorbency to use safely. It's important you understand the health risks of tampon use and are responsible enough to use them correctly to reduce risks too.

Answer 3

you start using tampons when you first get your period Please ignore the above. You don't ever HAVE to start using tampons, but some people find it more convenient or comfortable. You can start using tampons whenevrr you like, but it's best to wait until you have a regular flow, so you know what size to get. Talk to your mom when you want to start using tampons, and always remember, you can't lose your virginity to a tampon.

Answer 4

There's absolutely nothing to say that a girl should ever use tampons.

It's recommended that girls start with sanitary pads, then if she wants to move onto internal options it's best to consider options like menstrual cups or softcups which are safer and more convenient than tampons. If you look at options and still want to use tampons then do so when comfortable.

Tampons aren't recommended to pre-teens or teens, because of more delicate vaginal tissues and lower immunity it mans younger women are at far higher risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome - if you do use tampons at a younger age you have to be responsible enough to follow precautions to reduce risks. At very least you should wait six cycles before using tampons so you have an idea of how light/heavy flow is on any given day of your period so you have an idea what absorbency to use.

Answer 5

There's no reason to ever use tampons if you don't want to.

It's recommended that pre-teens and teens avoid tampons, at very least they should be avoided for the first few cycles until the individual knows their flow pattern well enough to know what absorbency tampon to use to reduce TSS risks. It's best to use pads at first and if you want to use internal options consider menstrual cups or softcups which are safer than tampons, plus other benefits.

If you do want to use tampons make sure you understand risks and how to use tampons correctly to reduce risks such as TSS and vaginal infections, only use tampons when you feel ready to do so.

Answer 6

Tampons need to be removed at least every 4-6 hours, 8 hours is the absolutely maximum. If it leaks before that time you know to change, if it leaks within 1-2 hours use higher absorbency.

As long as you use correct absorbency and change often the tampon shouldn't leak.

Answer 7

There's absolutely no reason for you to use tampons - thus nothing to say you 'should' use tampons. If you want to use tampons then you can do so at any time, just be aware that they're not recommended to pre-teens or teens due to higher risks of TSS, it's also not recommended to use them until you know your flow pattern well enough to know what absorbency to use. It's best to start with pads and then consider safe options like menstrual cups or softcups, if you still decide to use tampons just make sure you understand the risks and the precautions you have to follow to reduce risks.

Answer 8

You follow instructions - tampons should be removed every 4-6 hours, or sooner if the tampon leaks before then.

Answer 9

There isn't a specific "age". They can be used whenever a female feels comfortable doing so. Also, contrary to popular belief, virgins can use a tampon and not damage their hyman.

Answer 10

When or if you every want to wear them is up to you. It's not a must to wear tampons, pads are just fine. If you have a period you can use them. They come in several sizes.