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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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Should you use pads or tampons?
Pads are an absorbent piece of material - reusable pads are made from cloth whereas disposable pads can be made from cotton or wood pulp with plastic packing - these go into the underwear to absorb menstrual flow as it leaves the body. Disposable pads typically have adhesive on the back to stick the pads into place, whereas cloth pads typically have snap fasteners to hold the pad in place.
Tampons are an absorbent wad of material - reusable tampons are made from rolled-up cloth or natural sponge, disposable tampons can be made from synthetic sponge, compressed cotton, or compressed wood pulp known as rayon - these are inserted into the vagina to absorb menstrual flow before it leaves the body. Tampons are held in place within the vagina by the vaginal muscles.
It depends on how they're disposed of...
Used tampons should be wrapped-up and thrown into a bin - after which they may either be incinerated or put into a garbage dump or landfill where they may sit for years decomposing (cotton tampons decompose faster than rayon tampons). Although tampons shouldn't be flushed many women do flush, often because tampon companies falsely claim that their products are flushable, when flushed they can cause blockages to pipes or bypass the sewage treatment plant so ending-up in the ocean.
Is it recommended to use a tampon when you still a virgin?
Yes, you can use a tampon even if you're a virgin.
Virgin means someone who has not had sex, it's just a word not a physical state of being - in other words your vagina is no different now to what it will be after you have had sex. You may have a hymen but the hymen doesn't cover much of the vaginal opening and is flexible so will easily allow you to insert a tampon and will even likely remain in tact if you have sex with someone with a penis.
You only stop being a virgin once you have sex with another person - that is consensual sex (so rape doesn't count), and it can include vaginal penetration with a penis but not always - how you define sex and when you consider yourself no longer a virgin is up to you.
When you insert a tampon for the first time is it supposed to hurt a little bit for a short time?
No, it's not supposed to hurt when you insert a tampon.
Most likely it hurts because you were tensing-up so having to push the tampon against vaginal walls, or it can also be painful if you don't insert the tampon far enough - the first few inches of the vagina are the narrowest and most sensitive. Make sure to relax next time and use lubricant to help with insertion.
What happens when you leave a tampon in too long?
Infection. As long as you remove it as soon as you realise you should be OK, but if you get any symptoms such as: . Needing to pee lots . Burning when peeing . Yellow or green discharge . Missed period Go and see the doctor
Why won't your tampon go in all the way?
There could be several reasons. If you are young it's possible that maybe you aren't quite 'developed' yet. Are you using the super absorbency ones? Im in my late 20's and those hurt me. Read the box, it has info on tss that you may learn something from.
How do you put in a tampon in details?
Tampons are inserted by putting the tampon into your vagina - it's not much more difficult than that. You need to relax when inserting the tampon, aim towards the small of your back, and insert as far as it will go. If you look on the tampon box it will have instructions, you can also find instructions online and videos on YouTube on how to insert different types of tampons.
Can you get TSS from wearing a tampon once?
If you follow the instructions, you are unlikley to get TSS.
The chance of getting TSS from a single use is tiny, unless you leave it in for way too long. Just don't leave it in for more than the recommended time.
What if you use a regular tampon and it feels uncomfotable?
Some people will always find tampons uncomfortable because they are drying and because they can increase cramps, but there are some reasons why tampons may be uncomfortable or painful to you.
If you're using too high an absorbency for your flow this will cause discomfort - tampons dry-out the vagina causing splitting in vaginal walls, higher absorbency or using tampons without sufficient flow means more drying so more damage and discomfort. If the tampon isn't inserted high enough this can also cause discomfort as the muscles at the narrower part of the vaginal canal (the first inch or two) will push against the tampon and as this is also the most sensitive part it of the vagina can be painful.
Can you wear a tampon for discharge?
No, tampons should only be used during menstruation.
Vaginal discharge is how your vagina keeps itself clean and it protects vaginal tissues, preventing discharge leaving your vagina traps bacteria within the vagina and tampons allow that bacteria to thrive, without menstrual flow tampons will dry-out vaginal tissues causing damage. This damage to vaginal walls allow bacterial toxins responsible for TSS direct access to the bloodstream so increases the risk of TSS. If you need to use something for discharge use cloth pantiliners.
What are the risks if you forgot that a tampon was inserted and left it in for 5 days?
Tampons may be easier to use and less trouble, but Tampons aren't really very good for that delicate area. Women complain of more infections and cramping. A suggestion is using the panty liners (many out there on the market for different degrees of blood flow.)
I doubt that leaving a tampon in for 5 days will do much of anything, but then again, it's not the best hygenically. Keep an eye on your discharge and if it is not clear, you feel cramping then please see your doctor (you could get infection.)
Three words: Toxic Shock Syndrome. One other word: deadly.
Enough said
toxic shock syndrome is a risk after 8 hours. i'd guess there are other risks after a day that i don't know about.i can only ask myself how one could forget a tampon for five days. after about five minutes I'm irritated with being corked up, heh.
TSS is a risk, but not as common as some people think. i did this once by accident. everything went back to normal as soon as i took it out. if you have symptoms of TSS (fever is the one i remember, but there are others, look them up) see a doctor immediately.
Tampons should never be flushed, they should always be wrapped-up and binned.
Once flushed tampons don't break down but instead expand in the water, so they can get caught in pipes and collect over time to create blockages which can damage pipes as well as the surrounding area if the pipes burst. Blockages are often caught before there is major damage, a sewage worker will have to go down into the pipes to manually clear the blockages, what is removed (tampons along with other materials that people irresponsibly flush) is then disposed of in an incinerator.
Many tampons will find their way through sewage treatment plants, as these systems are not designed to deal with items like tampons, thus tampons can find their way into waterways like rivers or into the sea with other sewage and they end-up washing-up on beaches or eaten by sea life.
What is the average age for a girl to wear a tampon?
It's impossible to determine the average age a girl would start to use tampons.
It is important to acknowledge that teens and pre-teens are best avoiding tampons because they are at far higher risk of developing Toxic Shock Syndrome - due to more delicate vaginal tissues, being less likely to have antibodies to TSST-1 toxins, and less likely to follow precautions to reduce risks. Some people never use tampons, some people use tampons from their first periods, but I doubt anyone is keeping track of the average age when someone starts to use tampons.
Oh my goodness.... Yes!!!!! Virgins can wear tampons!!!!! It does not do anything to make you a "non-virgin" if you use a tampon. I am a 20 year old who uses tampons and am still a virgin. Having sex makes you not a virgin. So no worries! : )
What do you do to during you period when you can't use tampons when you have to go swimming?
To swim during your period you should use internal sanitary products;
- Tampons
- Soft tampons
- Sponges
- Diaphragms
- Softcups
- Menstrual cups
Menstrual cups are the best option as they're safer and more hygeinic than tampons so pose no risks like TSS, infections or dioxin - thus they can be worn for 12 hours and with any flow so more convneient than tampons. For swimming as well as the advantage of being able to use during even light flow, cups also don't increase cramps or absorb water as tampons can, nothing shows outside the body, and they don't leak like tampons.
If you can't use internal sanitary products at all...
It's best not to swim - there's no situation where you have to swim, even something like a swimming exam can be re-scheduled if you're menstruating, it would be considered sexual discrimination if you were not allowed to re-schedule due to menstruation.
With very light flow you may be able to swim...
Menstrual flow doesn't stop in the water, this is a myth, however what little flow leaves the body will be diluted by the water so may go unnoticed* however heavier flow may be noticed especially if there is uterus lining along with blood, and especially as you get out of the pool.
* Menstrual flow is no more dirty or unhygienic than any other vaginal fluid, such as discharge, which can get in the pool any other time you swim. Pools are kept clean with filtration and chemicals to protect other swimmers, the concern during menstruation then is not with hygiene but with comfort for you and other swimmers...no one wants to swim through your menstrual blood, and I'm sure you don't want that to happen either.
If you use a tampon can sharks smell your blood during your period while you are at the beach?
Sharks aren't likely to be somewhere that you're swimming, but they can smell even the smallest trace of blood in the water. Sharks are unlikely to come and kill you if you go swimming on your period using tampons. This is largely a moot point, just don't go swimming with sharks.
Why cant i put a tampon in somthing is blocking it from going in and it hurts to touch it?
It may be that there is something blocking the tampon, likely your cervix or vaginal wall.
Tampons need to be inserted towards the small of your back because your vaginal canal is curved so if you insert straight up you would be inserting the tampon into a vaginal wall, thus will go no further. You need to stay relaxed because if you're tense vaginal muscles tense causing the vaginal walls to clench together, thus the vaginal canal is narrower so harder for the tampon to move through. If you have a shorter vaginal canal your cervix may be sitting low so getting in the way of the tampon. Feel inside your vagina to get an idea of what is blocking the tampon.
I have the exact same problem today, it doesnt hurt AT ALL when i put it in, then when i go to pull it out it starts to hurt and even burn a little and i panic. Somebody said its because a flap of skin goes over the tampon and you have to move it before you pull it out so its not in the way... Never tried that yet but let me know if it works
this didnt really tell you why but after the usenof a tampon it expands as it absorbs so you will find that your takin something bigger out than putting something smaller in!
How does a tampon look like when it is outside?
As long as tampons are inserted correctly they can't really be felt. It is normal for women to feel dry when using tampons as they absorb vaginal moisture as well as blood, if sensitive you may be more likely to feel this and a little soreness around the opening of the vagina. Tampons can also increase menstrual cramps, although many women don't realise that the tampons they use are to blame.
No, tampons generally do not explode because although they look like a stick of dynamite they aren't. Tampons would only explode if you were to attach actual dynamite to them in order to blow them up. Tampons are for absorbing menstrual flow, no reason for them to explode or for you to explode them.
When you have implantation bleeding should you wear a tampon?
No, it's highly unlikely that implantation bleeding is heavy enough to be able to safely use a tampon (using tampons withoutsufficientflow leads to increased vaginal damage, in turn higher risk of TSS) and it will not have a consistent flow pattern so you'd not know when it would stop or when blood flow may reduce.
Should you use a tampon during a yeast infection?
No, it's not a good idea to use tampons during any sort of vaginal infection.
Tampons are a major cause of vaginal infections and can make vaginal infections worse because they give harmful flora the perfect place to multiply, prevent vaginal cleaning, and change vaginal pH. When vaginal flora is off balance it is more likely that the bacteria responsible for TSS are present too.
Can a tampon be flushed and go through a sewage grinder?
Tampons should never be flushed.
Many tampon companies claim their tampons can be flushed to make them seem more convenient - as they are self-regulated they can make these claims even if not true, as long as a tampon passes the Brunelle Flushability test where a tampon passes the U bend in a toilet set-up in a laboratory they can call tampons 'flushable'.
Tampons don't break-down in water like waste or toilet paper, instead they expand so can cause major blockages in the toilet or further-up the system, tampons can also bypass sewage treatment systems and make their way into waterways.
Do tampons pop a girl's cherry?
Girls do not have a cherry, and nothing pops.
This term refers to the hymen, which is tissue that surrounds the vaginal opening - the hymen doesn't cover much of the vaginal opening so can easily allow something small like a tampon to pass through without any affect on the hymen. The hymen is also flexible so can stretch to allow far larger things than tampons through without any tearing.
The hymen will typically only tear if penetration is forced or rough, or it can remain in tact up until a woman gives birth vaginally, a tampon is very unlikely to cause any tearing to the hymen at all.
Are you in danger if a tampon has been in for two weeks right after your period was finished?
Yes a tampon should NEVER stay in longer than 6 hours. There is a illness called toxic shock syndrome which is a serious bacterial infection. HOWEVER, if you removed the tampon and do not have fever, nausea, headache or difficulty breathing--you missed the bullet. Be more careful in the future.
