I’m nervous to use tampon for my first time.

i am supposed to have my period today or tomorrow. I am going jet skiing tomorrow and we are having a pool party Saturday. i want to use a tampon and i know how, but i am really nervous for my first time. any tips or “don’ts”?

Best Answer

It can be uncomfortable to learn any new technique, and tampon insertion is a new technique for you. It may or may not be actually painful, but a totally inserted tampon is not felt and, therefore, is very comfortable. After a few times, the insertion becomes automatic and you really don’t feel anything. Tampon insertion should be tried when you have your period. Another reason we get nervous about tampons is we don’t understand all about them. I am including lots of info on tampons so you will be a step ahead before trying them.

http://www.beinggirl.com/en_US/your-first-tampon.jsp

and

http://www.tampax.com/en_us/pages/tss_main.shtml?pageid=ar0111

is a page that will help you with insertion.

Try Tampax Pearls regulars. Read the instructions carefully, and look at the diagram pictures. Notice the way the vagina slants toward the back of the body, so you need to use a slight angle. Also notice that the tampon is positioned all the way inside the vagina–past the muscle at the entrance. You may need to use a little twisting motion. Remember to RELAX and take your time. It may take a little practice. Once you get the hang of it, it’s easy!

You should be using the lowest absorbency tampon for your flow and changing the tampon every 4-8 hours. If you find your tampon fully saturated before 4 hours, you should be using the next absorbent size. If you remove the tampon at 8 hours and still see white fiber on the tampon, your tampon is too absorbent…drop down one absorbency for the next time.