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Tampons
Tampons are made of an absorbent material, such as cotton, and are inserted into the vagina to absorb the menstrual flow. They come in various different absorbency, including light, medium and heavy flow.
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How do you ask your mom to buy you ubykotex tampons?
You say to your mom: 'Mom, can you buy my X tampons please? Thank you'.
You can also simply buy your own tampons - use your own money or ask your mom for the money to go to the store yourself to buy what you need. You can also go to the store with your mom to help her with the shopping and just pop the tampons that you want into the basket as you go around.
Can a tampon alter urine pregnancy test result?
Tampons do not alter the accuracy of a pregnancy test. The test detects a chemical in urine that isn't changed by tampon use.
What age should girls start carrying tampons and pads?
The average age of menarche is 13 years old, with anything between 10-16 years old being within normal range. It's best to start carrying supplies with you from the start of puberty, menarche normally occurs within four years of starting puberty: e.g. start carrying supplies when you start experiencing discharge. You shouldn't use tampon when first starting menstruating, just carry pads, liners, painkillers, tissues, and spare underwear.
No, there isn't a SpongeBob tampon. Tampon companies like Tampax do a lot of dispicable things to try to gain brand loyalty in young people, but the SpongeBob tampon meme is just a joke - in part to mock how the brand tries to win over younger customers, partly just because it's plain funny.
Answer Yes; there is nothing inherently wrong with wearing a tampon while you're swimming. It's possible (but unlikely) that if you are doing highly active things in the swimming pool and your bathing suit does not fit properly, you may have some water seep into your vaginal cavity and it will be absorbed by the tampon. The chances that the amount of water that the tampon absorbs would be enough to keep it from absorbing blood are incredibly small and you should not have to worry about it. I would check/change your tampon at least two hours after getting out of the pool just to be on the safe side; however, if you are in a social situation (such as a pool party) then put in a fresh one just before the party and you shouldn't have to worry about it too much. Bringing a spare is always a good idea, but your tampon will still work after getting in and out of the pool. Hope that answers your question! Answer On tampon packets and instructions, it generally says to put a new one in before swimming and put a new one in after swimming
Why would someone feel sharp pains in their pelvic area while using tampons?
Tampons can increase menstrual cramps if they expand into your cervix - if you have a short vaginal canal and use lengthways expanding tampons this will be worse. Tampons also damage vaginal tissues, if using rayon tampons that are too high an absorbency they may cause tears.
If you're sure tampons are the cause of this then use pads or cups instead, they're safer anyway.
When you need to change in school just squat down like you do at home, ideally try to do this when no one is in the stalls near you. Alternatively practice inserting tampons while sitting down on the toilet with your legs apart. Another option would be to put in a tampon in the morning then change to pads at school when it's time to change your tampon - best to alternate with pads anyway.
Will you pass a breathalyzer if an alcohol soaked tampon is inserted into your butt?
No, having a tampon inserted anally won't magically stop the breathalyzer from working.
A tampon soaked with alcohol has no place in your anus, in fact tampons shouldn't go in your anus full-stop. Obviously putting a tampon up there is a waste of a tampon and a waste of the alcohol.
What is Toxic Shock Syndrome and what is the likely hood of getting it?
It's very rare to get toxic shock syndrome, but you increase your likelihood of getting it by leaving in your tampons for over 8 hours. Just make sure you're taking them out every 8 hours and you shouldn't have a problem.
If your tampon keeps slipping should you try pads?
A tampon should not be slipping out - if used correctly the tampon should sit above the narroest part of the vaginal canal, both this and vaginal muscle tone will keep the tampon in place - if tampons are slipping out you need to discuss this with your doctor.
If tampons dont work for you then you should consider using pads or other similar external options like period underwear, belts or interlabial pads, you may also still be able to use internal options like sponges, soft tampons, softcups or menstrual cups.
What do you do when you bleed through a super plus tampon in an hour?
It's time to see your doctor. Bleeding this heavily isn't good for you and generally there is nothing super wrong, but it needs to be controlled. Be aware that your doctor may want to put you on birth control pills to control the bleeding and this is something you should make yourself aware of by looking it up on the web and decide if you want to go this route. If you don't want too, or this bleeding doesn't stop then your doctor may want to do a D & C on you, which is a scraping in this area. It's not that bad. Please get to your doctor and don't let this go on. If anything, it can be embarrassing and you could stain your clothing. I went through a super plus tampon and a pad within an hour. It turns out that I had an ovarian cyst.
When i use a tampon my flow just passes it. how far is a tampon supposed to be inserted?
Tampons should be inserted as far as you can reach, you shouldn't feel them once inserted correctly. If the flow is going past the tampon it may be the shape of your vagina or the cervix may sit lower than the tampon - the tampon may go to the side of the cervix, rather than under it to catch flow. Try different types of tampons like soft tampons, or use options like menstrual cups, softcups, or pads instead.
Don't use tampons while you are getting that white goo, just let it go on your pants then wash them. Or put a pantyliner in so it doesn't make a mess, but you don't need a tampon for those. Tampons only need to be changed every six or seven hours, if it's utterly soaked before then, use a higher absorbency. (So, if you're using lites or small, go up to normal, if you're using super, or large, go to super plus or extra large.) Also .. if it's clotty that means you're wiping your vagina too much. This could lead to medical problems. So DON'T over wipe your vagina.
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.
If the tampon isn't saturated with blood then you're using too high an absorbency or you're not menstruating heavily enough to be using tampons at all. Only use tampons during light flow, using tampons at any other time increases your risks of Toxic Shock Syndrome.
Excessive discharge and an ammonia smell suggests a possible vaginal infection (it may also be a temporary imbalance in vaginal flora as a result of tampon use, or caused by chemicals in the tampon interacting with bodily fluids), either way this is another reason not to use tampons. If the odour and excessive discharge continues you need to see your doctor to find out what's wrong.
Obviously this would potentially kill the dog by obstructing airways or digestive tracts. If this is a used tampon then it is an additional risk as blood can be toxic. If a dog, any dog, has swallowed a tampon they should be taken to the vet straight away.
Is it necessary to remove tampons before urinating?
No, it is not necessary to remove tampons before urinating.
Tampons go into your vagina, and you urinate from your urethra so the two have nothing to do with each other and thus urinating while wearing a tampon isn't a problem at all. The only thing to consider is that if you use tampons with strings they may get wet when you urinate which can be uncomfortable and risk infection. When you urinate move the string out of the way so you don't get urine on it.
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.
How do you overcome my fear of putting my tampon in?
If you could have a trusted friend or your mom with you to show you, that might help. Remember, too, that you don't have to wear tampons if you are scared to. Millions of women wear pads. They are just as effective and don't require insertion.
What do i do if i left a tampon in for 3 day and for got about it?
you might wanna see a doctor. big chance of TSS. but howd you forget if u use the bathroom, don't you see it?
Where do i put the tampon i have tried and tried to find the hole but i can find it?
It is beneath your pee hole, have a good feel around that area
It hurts a lot to take out the tampon and it is absorbed all the way what do you do?
- Make sure you're relaxed - if you're tense the vaginal canal will clench making removal difficult.
- Check if your hymen is getting in the way - if so just push it out the way upon removal.
- Check you're changing often enough - change every 4-6 hours, tampon should be saturated.
- Switch to organic tampons - rayon tampons contain chemicals you may be allergic to.
- Consider menstrual cups, softcups, or pads - more comfortable than using tampons.
What is the illness from having a tampon in to long?
You might be thinking of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS).
It is a myth that TSS comes as a result of leaving tampons too long - although leaving tampons too long is one factor that increases the risks of TSS, most cases of TSS occur within the first 2-3 hours of tampon use. TSS is always a risk with tampon use.
What is tampon-associated Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)?
TSS occurs when naturally occuring bacteria multiply and start producing TSST-1 toxins, these toxins enter the bloodstream via tissue damage, if a person lacks TSST-1 antibodies TSST-2 toxins will overwhelm the immune system - TSS can be fatal is left untreated, or leave victims with serious long-term health conditions or disabilities.
Tampons account for 75% of all TSS cases as they provide bacteria with the perfect environment in which to multiply, while also preventing the vagina from cleaning itself and effecting vaginal pH so the vagina cannot fight-off harmful bacteria. Tampons also damage vaginal tissues so give TSST-1 toxins moredirect route into the bloodstream. Leaving tampons too long allows bacteria longer to multiply, thus higher risk.
Does it hurt to put a tampon in?
It can hurt to put in a tampon, but it shouldn't hurt - so if it hurts stop, and address the cause.
Most commonly pain when inserting anything vaginally is due to lack of relaxation, when you're tense vaginal muscles tense causing vaginal walls to clench together so anything being inserted has to be forced so will cause pain. If using too high an absorbency for your flow tampons can hurt due to friction of the tampon against vaginal tissues. Also note if not inserted high enough it will hurt too.
