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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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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.
Going swimming won't cause the tampon to get lost in your body. The vagina is a dead end, and the tampon has nowhere to go.
Should you go to see a doctor if you accidentally left a tampon in a couple a months ago for 6 days?
Having used one I don't see how it could be left in for 6 months. They are not comfortable to wear. If this did happen the bacteria build up would result in toxic shock syndrome resulting it entering the bloodstream and result in death If not taken to a hospital. These things are not something you fool with or forget.
Pain when inserting tampon not the applicator?
Tampons are dry and absorbent so will cause friction against delicate vaginal mucosa during insertion - especially if using commercial tampons such as Tampax, Playtex, Kotex, etc. as these are made from bleached chemically-treated rayon so rougher and may cause irritation.
Absorbency is a factor too, if using too high an absorbency or your flow isn't heavy enough for tampons the lack of lubrication will cause discomfort - too high an absorbency also increases risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome. If using correct absorbency but still feeling discomfort try organic tampons, soft tampons, or sponge tampons, also consider menstrual cups or softcups.
Can you use tampons with a prolapse ring?
No, a tampon cannot get stuck in the uterus.
Tampons sit within the vaginal canal, at the top of the vaginal canal is the cervix which is the opening to the uterus - the opening within the cervix is too small for a tampon to pass through, also the tampon sits slightly lower down than the cervix.
What is the biggest type of tampon?
Different types of tampons include...
- Commercial tampons - e.g. Tampax
These are typically made from bleached chemically treated rayon fleece compressed into a rocket-shape, coming in several different absorbencies; junior, super, super plus, and ultra. TSS is primarily associated with this type of tampon.
- Organic tampons - e.g. Natracare
These are made from unbleached hypo-allergenic cotton fleece compresses into a rocket-shape, coming in several different absorbencies; junior, super, super plus, and ultra. TSS has never been associated with this type of tampon.
- Soft tampons - e.g. Beppy
These are made from synthetic sponge in a tall disk shape, coming in a single absorbency and either with or without lubricant for easier use. TSS has never been associated with this type of tampon.
- Sponge tampons - e.g. Jade & Pearl
These are made from natural sponge, differing in size depending on absorbency, these are moistened with water before use and are reusable. There have only been a handfull of TSS cases associated with this type of tampon.
- Cloth tampons - e.g. Moocowmomma
These are made from various types of cloth, including cotton or bamboo, usually flat strips of fabric that are rolled to insert, these are reusable. TSS has never been associated with this type of tampon.
What should you do if your tampon breaks inside?
It sounds gross, but you have to reach up in your vagina with your fingers and pull the tampon out. There really isn't another safe way to do it other than having a doctor remove it (which isn't necessary). DO NOT try to pull it out with anything other than your fingers.
What is best for a girl with her period pads or tampon?
It is best to use pads at first, and if a girl wants to use something internal she should consider safer options like menstrual cups or softcups - these pose no health risks like TSS or infections, they're also more convenient and reliable.
Why might using a tampon during pregnancy be a problem?
There is no reason why using a tampon during pregnancy would be a problem. Pregnancy usually comes with a lack of periods, though, so tampons aren't needed. If you're pregnant and bleeding, you need to consult with your prenatal care provider right away.
How many times do you change a tampon a day?
I have hyper-menorrhagia - I would leak through an ultra absorbency tampon, overnight pad, and my clothing within 15 minutes on a heavy day. For most women withmenorrhagia tampons aren't enough to deal with heavy flow, menstrual cups are a better option as they hold more flow, don't leak like tampons, and unlike tampons cups can be worn overnight with no need to alternate with pads.
Why does it hurt to put in a tampon?
because you finger bang all the time so when youstick a tampon in you get wet cuz it feels like a dick is up your vagina all day when yousit it shoves in more did you know also that tampons are the reason people get the blue waffle disease cuz it feels like rough sex also blue waffle isn't a bad disease Google it on images and look at about the 3rd picture in.... also don't use tampons or pads use toilet paper pads have cemicals that seep in to your vaginal area and tampons well i already explained
Should you wear tampons for heavy discharge?
No. Tampon packets always say that tampons are only safe for use when you have your period. There would not be enough discharge to fill a tampon and this would increase your risk of TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome). For discharge, you would be better off using a pantyliner.
