What's the best tampon size for beginners? You might want to start with the smallest size tampon until you figure out what works best for you. We recommend trying Tampax Pearl Compak Regular – it's slender, easy to insert, and is designed for smooth removal on your lightest days.
Light tampons are good for beginner users because they are smaller and easier to insert, remove, and manage. Some teens may find they need different absorbency levels at different points in their cycle.
Use unscented tampons with soft, tube-shaped applicators when you first begin. You can also put a little bit of Vaseline on the applicator to help it slide in.
A tampon may hurt the first time you try to insert it, but it shouldn't be bad. You shouldn't feel it once it's in, so if there still is pain or discomfort, you may not have inserted it correctly. That's okay, like any new skill it may take practice to get it right.
The first time a girl has sex, the hymen stretches and may tear and bleed a little. That is why people say the hymen is "broken." Putting in a tampon can stretch a girl's hymen and even tear it, but this isn't common.
We recommend trying Tampax Pearl Compak Regular – it's slender, easy to insert, and is designed for smooth removal on your lightest days. The better you get to know your own flow, the easier it will be to know which absorbency is best for you.
If you need to change your tampon or pad after less than 2 hours or you pass clots the size of a quarter or larger, that is heavy bleeding. If you have this type of bleeding, you should see a doctor. Untreated heavy or prolonged bleeding can stop you from living your life to the fullest. It also can cause anemia.
Why does my tampon leak? Typically, a leaky tampon means you've left your tampon in for too long, or you're using the wrong absorbency. Be sure to change your tampon every 4-6 hours. If you find that you are leaking through your tampon after just four hours, it's time to start using the next absorbency up.
Your hymen may have a variation that makes it difficult to insert a tampon. The hymen is a thin and stretchy rim of tissue that surrounds the vaginal opening.
Infections include the rare but serious Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). It is safe to sleep with a tampon in as long as it's not for more than eight hours. So, if you can keep your night-time snooze to 8 hours or under, then you can wear a tampon overnight.
Teach safe tampon use.
Some girls are successful even if they get no help at all. But any help at all can go a long way toward your daughter feeling comfortable with her body, and bravo for trying. Don't forget to tell them how to take the damn thing out!
Pads are easier and safer to use as compared to tampons. Pad can be a really good choice particularly if you're the kind of person who forgets a tampon is inside you only to find the bacteria which is growing inside is having a vampire party in your pants.
Tampons are more likely to leak than pads because they can't always absorb all the blood flow. Pads are better at absorbing blood, making them a good choice for people who are worried about leaks. However, it may mean you have to change them regularly.
Yes, it's fine to wear a tampon in the bath or shower. If your period is light at the time, you might find that you don't need one for the few minutes that you are in the bath or shower. Most of the time, blood won't leak out.
Tampon sizes are based on the amount of fluid they absorb. Most women use a Regular absorbency. If you want to start with the smallest size tampon until you figure it out, try the Light size. Tampon leaks in just a few hours?
Many girls find it helpful to either sit or stand while inserting a tampon. Some prefer to stand in a squatting position, while others find it easier to insert a tampon while sitting on the toilet. When inserting the tampon, visualize an imaginary line between your tampon and your tail bone.
Remember that your pelvic floor is designed to be strong and also designed to be able to pop out a baby so it shouldn't be too small for a tampon. For the tampon insertion, relax as much as you can and stand with one foot on the loo or bath.
Even the lightest tampons are meant to absorb a lot more stuff than you will make in a normal day when you are not on your period. You won't be wet enough down there and the tampon won't get full enough to be comfortable going in or coming out. It's not fun taking out a nearly dry tampon – ouch!
Normally you shouldn't feel your tampon no matter what position you're in. Sounds like your tampon may not be in quite right.