Tampons

If this is your first period - no.

If your menstrual flow is light - no.

Tampons aren't recommended to pre-teens or teens given additional risks of TSS, it is best to start with menstrual pads and if the woman wants to use something internal it is best for her to consider safer options like menstrual cups or softcups.

If a woman does still want to use tampons she should wait at least six months until she knows her flow pattern well enough to know what absorbency to use on what day of her period - using too high an absorbency can be uncomfortable and increase TSS risk, which is also why you don't use tampons with light flow (first few days of menstruation).

You can use tampons after having PID, but not sure it's the best choice. Tampons are a major cause of vaginal infections which can contribute to PID, it would be a better idea to consider safer options like menstrual cups, softcups, or menstrual pads which don't pose the risk of increased vaginal infections, or in turn higher risk of PID, like tampons.

Tampons are inserted in the same area that was the surgical site for the c-section. So most people recommend to avoid using tampons for a while until the surgical site is fully healed

A tampon goes into your vagina during menstruation - this is where blood comes from. If you don't know this basic information about your anatomy you should not use tampons. Use pads first and learn a little bit more about the basics of your own anatomy via research and exploring your genitals.

The choice of female menstural aids is ultimately up to the person (woman) needing that aid. Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) was a real problem in the '80s because tampon manufacturers weren't aware that the polysynthetic blends used to form the tampon (French, loosely translated to mean "stop") allowed for the growth of detrimental bacteria. Rayon and Nylon rapidly adsorbed the excess blood produced during menstruation, but they also had the potential of harboring dangerous bacteria as a result of the oxygen-starved atmosphere they created. Brethable linings in sports gear and feminine hygene products is a plus; TSS incidence has plummeted since the reintroduction of the all-cotton tampon. It absorbs the bloody bits, yet still allows for some degree of airflow. Even so, however, a tampon should not be worn for more than 8 hours...just to be safe. Discuss your concerns with a trusted female fiend/relative.

Hey there. I have adenomyosis as well as endometriosis. Personally, I found that it hurts to insert a tampon, though I know someone with it that does not have that problem. I think it depends where your growths are. Also, if you're sexually active, if it hurts to have sex, chances are a tampon will hurt as well, given of course that a tampon is much smaller haha Hope this helps!

you shouldn't leave anything in your vagina . if you have something stuck in there then just put in two fingers and take it out. the only thing you should be leaving in there is a tampon, and then you should only ever leave it in for a few hours and change it because its unhygenic otherwise. and only use them on your period. hope this helps x

Yes, toilet paper contains several thousand bacteria that can infect in that area. It is important that you refrain from any sexual activities and seek help from a practicing doctor immediately. If you have already participated in sexual activity since, attend hospital immediately

It can hurt to insert a tampon, but it shouldn't - pain is not normal when using tampons.

It can hurt if you're not relaxed enough when inserting tampons because the vaginal walls clench together when you're tense, thus you'd be pushing against vaginal walls when inserting tampons. If you use too high an absorbency or if you use tampons you're allergic to this can cause pain, as too will using tampons without sufficient flow. You can also experience pain if you don't insert at an angle or if you don't insert the tampon high enough in the vagina.

Your period is heavy, it's no more complicated than that - there may be various reasons for heavy flow, but without more information it's impossible to say even if it is abnormally heavy. Generally speaking if you're leaking through a tampon within 1-2 hours it's safe to use the next absorbency, although if the tampon isn't saturated in blood after 4-6 hours you should use lower absorbency again. If you're leaking through an ultra absorbency tampon within 1 hour then that is unusually heavy and you should talk to your doctor about investigating the cause or using tranexamic acid to reduce flow.

Presumably you have no access to any menstrual products: tampons, pads, cups, etc. in which case the first option would be to buy yourself some supplies. In some places they will provide free tampons, if in public ask someone else for what you need, and if you're in school try asking a teacher or school nurse. If there's no way to get supplies just use tissue paper or cloth as makeshift pad.

There is no one factory that makes tampons. There are multiple factories all over the world that not only make tampons but also that make the rayon fleece used to make tampons or process the cotton used in tampons.

If your tampon is getting soaked with urine you may not be inserting it correctly. The first part of the applicator should be fully inserted into the vagina except for the part you're holding, and the second part should be fully pushed into the first. Most boxes of tampons come with detailed instructions on how to use them, so look at the guides and pictures to confirm you're using them properly. If you're talking about the tampon string - just pull it away from your urine stream before you pee.

A tampon cannot go any further than your vaginal canal, the cervix at the top of the vaginal canal stops the tampon from going any deeper. If you forget a tampon then remove it as soon as possible and do not use tampons for the rest of that cycle. Watch for symptoms of vaginal infections like bacterial vaginosis, such as bad smelling or excessive discharge, and see your doctor if you see these.

It wouldn't hurt the baby, but why would you put in a tampon, if you're pregnant you don't have your period.

First off, never use a larger tampon than what you need in order to prevent toxic shock. If you're on a light day, use "thin" or "light" size. If your blood flow soaks right through a normal tampon, then use a super size only as long as you must.

If the tampon doesn't slip in, it might be you are angling it wrong, tensing up, or you're too "dry." Remain relaxed when inserting a tampon. Your PC muscles should be at rest. Try slipping the tampon in at an angle toward the back, pushing toward the spine just slightly, instead of straight up. This will follow the natural curve of the vagina.

If you're simply too dry, make sure you are drinking enough water or herbal tea. Raspberry tea is especially helpful to ease cramping. Meanwhile, keep a small bottle of natural lubricant in your purse along with the tampon. KY or Astroglide work well. Although you might be a little ashamed to buy them, they are perfectly natural pieces of a warrior woman's "armor." Apply a little gel to the tampon applicator, and it should slip in with ease.