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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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What do I do if i can't wear a tampon and my friend invites me to the waterpark?
If you have your period you can't swim because the pad will absorb the water and not your blood. I know how your feeling. I have my period too and I am going to the amusement park with water rides and roller coasters.
If you put in our first tampon and it doesnt go in all the way is this a problem?
If the tampon isn't inserted correctly then it isn't going to work properly and can cause pain.
Make sure the tampon is inserted all the way in, if it hurts to sit or as you move about then the tampon isn't in far enough. If you can't use tampons then just stick with pads and try tampons another time.
What does it mean when you put the tampon in you stop bleeding but take it out you bleed?
Tampons cannot cause your period to stop, menstruation is shedding of the uterine lining and controlled by hormones so nothing in your vagina can impact on menstruation in that way. Your flow is light or not consistent, the fact you're using tampons has no relationship to that at all.
How many pads and tampons do you need?
Considering that tampons should be changed every 4-6 hours, and that tampons cannot be worn overnight while sleeping, at most women should be using 4 tampons per day - obviously it depends on the woman's flow and what absorbency is used as if a woman's flow is too heavy for the tampons she's using them she'd need to change tampons more often and thus use more tampons.
Would I be able to feel if I had a tampon stuck inside me?
Yes, you would be able to feel if there was a tampon still within your vagina. If you suspect you may still have a tampon in place clean your hands and insert fingers vaginally to feel around the vaginal canal to check - your vaginal canal isn't that long so you should be able to reach easily, but if you do struggle try to squat and push down as if you were passing a bowel movement. If you can't tell if there is a tampon there then you should tell someone to ask for help or see your doctor.
What does it mean when it hurts for a tampon to be in?
Tampons can hurt for numerous reasons, here are a few possible causes of pain...
- You're using too high an absorbency for your flow.
- You're sensitive or allergic to something in the tampon.
- You're tense when attempting to insert the tampon.
- You're inserting at the wrong angle or in a different position.
- Your cervix is lower than before so you're hitting it with the tampon.
- Your vagina is already damaged from using a tampon directly beforehand.
- You have a vaginal infection such as a yeast infection.
The dark red discharge may be blood left behind by the tampon which is now being allowed to flush out of your vagina. If you're taking antibiotics you should be fine, although you are at risk of developing a yeast infection when taking antibiotics which may effect discharge. If concerned then see your doctor again, it's a good idea to do this after the antibiotics too to ensure everything is okay.
What happens if you go swimming without a tampon and your period never starts again?
If you're menstruating you need to use one of the following internal menstrual products if you want to go swimming;
- Tampons
- Soft tampons
- Menstrual sponges
- Diaphragms
- Softcups
- Menstrual cups
Are there waterproof pads for swimming?
No, a pad can't be worn during swimming.
A menstrual pad is an external product that works by absorbing menstrual flow as it leaves the vagina, in water menstrual flow could bypass the pad and the pad would be saturated with water so unable to absorb menstrual flow. When saturated pads would look bulky, and disposable pads could also come unstuck.
To swim during menstruation use internal products;
- Tampons
- Soft tampons
- Sponges
- Softcups
- Menstrual cups
- Diaphragms
Menstrual cups are the best option as they're safer than tampons so can be worn for up to 12 hours without health risks, and unlike tampons are safe to use before your period is due or during light flow so more convenient. Menstrual cups are also a good option as they don't increase cramps as tampons can, don't absorb water, nothing shows externally, and don't leak like other options.
No, tampons cannot be dildos because tampons are tampons.
A dildo is a sex toy, normally phallic shaped and used for masturbation.Tampons are dry and rough, as well as very small, so won't stimulate sexually.
Is it possible for a tampon to just fall out?
Yes, or when you are relaxed you should be able to reach for the strings of the first tampon after you have removed the second.
To sooth your fears you may want to consider a menstrual cup (such as the Diva Cup). A menstrual cup sits inside you like a tampon, but it is reusable. You simply remove the cup, dump the contents, wash the cup out and reinsert. Since you would only have this one device (as opposed to multiple tampons) throughout your period, you would bypass the fear of inserting too many tampons.
What happens if you lose the string to your tampon?
You may not have any symptoms of a 'lost' tampon, at least not for some time.
You may notice symptoms of a vaginal infection - bad smelling discharge like fish or ammonia, unusual colour to your discharge, unusual texture to your discharge such as being watery, pain during sex, or irritation around your genitals. You may see symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease such as bad pain in your abdomen. You may also see symptoms of Toxic shock syndrome, symptoms vary a lot from person to person but you'll certainly see high fever and low blood pressure.
If you suspect a tampon is still inside you then check, and remove it.
Is it safe to use a tampon if you haven't started your period yet?
No, you can only use tampons once you start your period. but be careful, use the minimum absorbency tampon for your flow. If you use tampons before you start your period you will most likely/ possibly get TSS (toxic shock syndrome) which is a rare but serious disease that can be fatal.
Can using a tampon damage your hymen in any way?
It depends.
Usually a tampon will not damage your hymen.
Remember, though, using a tampon does not mean you're not a virgin. You only lose your virginity when you have sexual intercourse.
Pictures of how to use a tampon?
We can't post pictures of tampon instructions on this site - no option to include pictures.
Tampon packages have diagrams on how to use tampons included, although ideally don't use tampons if you don't already have an idea how to do it - it's not rocket science. You can also use Google to do an image search for inserting tampons, whatever type of tampons you're curious about.
Can you put a tampon in the wrong hole?
Not possible, unless the person inserting the item deliberately does it, has absolutely no feeling in the nether regions or somebody else is doing the inserting and has no knowledge of what the item is used for. It is not a butt plug.
It would be extremely difficult. You have three holes, the anus (the ***hole), the vagina, and the urethra (the hole you pee from.) The urethra is really small, so it wouldn't fit, and it would hurt A LOT putting it in the anus, and it would be hard to do.
What happens when you pee with a tampon in?
You would urinate as normal.
Tampons go into the vaginal canal, whereas you urinate out of your urethra - thus tampons have no effect on your urinating. If you're using tampons with a string it's best to move the tampon string out of the way so it doesn't get wet as this can be uncomfortable and wondering around with a wet tampon string can make your genitals more warm/moist so more favourable to bacteria.
What would happen if you use a sanitary towel or tampon when not on your periods?
Tampons absorb moisture including vaginal moisture needed to keep the vaginal walls protected - without menstrual flow tampons will have even more of a drying effect on vaginal tissues causing increased vaginal tissue damage. As well as uncomfortable this will give bacteria and bacterial toxins a direct route into your bloodstream so significantly increase your risk of TSS.
Do you get pleasure when inserting a tampon?
Yes you can have sexual buttass monkeys within that time you travel through time it will suck in all of the matter inside the universe, and if you reach the end, the ending may cut a rip between the side and hurt you. What im trying to say is that its different for people, some people enjoy it, some don't, but if you use it to masturbate then be careful cuz it will dry you up crazy inside and the edges might cut you.
You want your man to wear a tampon is it safe?
Tampons are designed to go in the vagina and then be removed within about 16 hours. Leaving it in longer can result in an illness called toxic shock syndrome.
The environment in a mans anus is slightly different so just to be safe the tampon should be changed more frequently but there is no risk unless it gets lost inside.
There are many different variations, but most makers follow the same basic design of starting with a soft, attractive top layer, followed by several layers of absorbent cloth such as terry, fleece, hemp, wool, or zorb. Some makers include a waterproof backing, others simply ad a tight-woven naturally water resistant fabric, and finally snaps or buttons are added to the wings.
Yes, tampons commonly leak.
Tampons can only hold so much flow and once they are full they will leak, this is why you use appropriate absorbency and change often to try to prevent leaking. On heavy days most people who use tampons will also use pads or period underwear as back-up to deal with tampons leaking.
If concerned about leaking you may want to consider menstrual cups which are internal like tampons but hold more and have light suction do don't leak like tampons.
What band of tampon should a 11 year old use for the first time?
It's always best to use organic cotton tampons over rayon tampons, also always use lowest absorbency: if the tampon leaks within 1-2 hours it's safe to use the next absorbency up, but if it isn't saturated with blood after 4-6 hours use a lower absorbency or switch to pads.
Tampons aren't recommended for 11 year olds, even if responsible enough to follow precautions to reduce risks of vaginal infections and Toxic Shock Syndrome, the risks are higher as they're less likely to have TSST-1 antibodies and vaginal tissues are more delicate so more prone to damage. At very least a person should wait a few months after menarche before using tampons until they know their menstrual flow well enough to know what absorbency to use at what point in their period.
Ideally a young person should start off by using pads, and if they want to use internal options they should consider safe options like menstrual cups or softcups instead of tampons.
Well im not sure but this is worth a try: Drink green tea once in the moring,afternoon, and before you go to bed. Im on my first day trying this. keep doing this for a couple of days cause ppl say it really works. They say green tea passes through ur system differntly so it perks ur period. This is worth a try. Oh and dontr stress cause if you do ur period will be delayed.Along with the green tea idea try being lazy for a couple of days cause if u excersize too much it will be delayed. Also try to eat healthy for those couple of days. So drink green tea relax and dont stress -Juliet
Is it safe to put in a tampon if you bleed blood clots?
Chances are what you think are clots are just bigger pieces of your uterus lining, this is normal with heavier menstrual flow and thus most people who menstruate will have this. Tampons will work when you have this flow, millions of people use tampons when their flow is heavy like this. As long as your tampons aren't leaking there's no reason to think that this could be a problem at all.
