Shoud i stop using tampons?!
Question: Mk. i only started using tampons about a week ago.
Iv used light reg. and super.
the first first i tried was light reg. and i took it out like 30 minutes later because i started to get really nervous. And it was kinda really hard to get out like i thought it was stuck.. and i got really scared. Then i used pads for 3 next days . yesterday i used a tampon, stupidly i used a super absorbancy one and i went to take it out it was really stuck this time. it hurt very very bad and i felt the string to rip.
i had to get on my knees and use all arm strength to get it out.
i was scared it wasnt gonig to come out.
im very tiny as you can prob see but should i stick with pads?
and l0l is it true that if you like tampons youll liek sex and if you dont like tampons you wont liek sex
Answers: Mk. i only started using tampons about a week ago.
Iv used light reg. and super.
the first first i tried was light reg. and i took it out like 30 minutes later because i started to get really nervous. And it was kinda really hard to get out like i thought it was stuck.. and i got really scared. Then i used pads for 3 next days . yesterday i used a tampon, stupidly i used a super absorbancy one and i went to take it out it was really stuck this time. it hurt very very bad and i felt the string to rip.
i had to get on my knees and use all arm strength to get it out.
i was scared it wasnt gonig to come out.
im very tiny as you can prob see but should i stick with pads?
and l0l is it true that if you like tampons youll liek sex and if you dont like tampons you wont liek sex
Okay, first off, relax. Probably the reason it was so hard to get them out was that they were mostly dry. Dry, fibrous, absorbent things are going to have a lot more friction with your vagina than the same thing once it's "full" and damp. Thirty minutes isn't long enough to saturate even a small tampon, so it's not surprising it was hard to remove, especially when it was your first time using one. (You can get used to the sensation. I actually caused myself to pass out once trying to *insert* a tampon--you got further than I did!--many years ago, but now I can use them pretty easily and even take one out dry with limited discomfort.) The super one, again, would be way too much after three or four days if your flow is starting to taper off by then, so it isn't surprising that was hard to take out either.
It doesn't sound like being small is really the problem, since you got them in there in the first place. If you want to try a tampon again, try choosing one of relatively low absorbency, and wait longer. (You should probably either wear a pad as backup or do this when you can visit the bathroom regularly, since it's difficult at first to judge how long a tampon will take to fill up.) Check the instructions, but you should probably leave one in for at least a couple of hours. If you tug on the string and it doesn't move readily, leave it alone for a while longer. You'll want to remove it within eight hours (some people will say less than four, but the usual recommendation I've encountered, to avoid excessive friction--which isn't good for the tissues either--and also to avoid infection, is four to eight), but unless you start to feel feverish or otherwise really unwell, it should be okay to let stay for at least four. And remember, you have the pad or pantiliner as backup, so if the tampon gets thoroughly soaked and some blood leaks out, you won't have a mess. Once it's pretty well saturated, however, it should come out much more easily.
If you aren't comfortable with using tampons, however, then don't! It's a personal decision, and either way is just fine.
Whether you use tampons has pretty much nothing to do with whether you'll enjoy sex. (I can't say I've ever found tampons to be exactly *pleasurable*, myself, just convenient, so I really doubt most women would "like" them in the same way.) The insertion is very different, and although you might become more familiar with the area and with how to get something in there by using tampons, having sex will still be a wildly different experience. (For one thing--assuming you mean to have sex with a guy--a penis is generally substantially larger and is *not* fuzzy and absorbent. Plus, if you are enjoying yourself when you have sex, your body will be making adjustments so that you are likely to be eager to have something inserted and so it will be easier to do so. This doesn't mean it *will* be easy the first time, but the changes are there.) There are women who use tampons but have difficulties with sex, and there are women who enjoy sex very much but can't use tampons comfortably.
Yeah use pads they are so much comfier.
Stick to pads
maybe you put the tampon on wrong....but since you're not sure about tampons just use pads
pads are much more comfortable than tampons.
They come out easier when they are wet. Don't use the super unless you really need it. You just took the first one out too soon. What are you nervous about?
if you just started using tampons it's normal for them to be hard to get out and for it to hurt. It will stretch out eventually and it won't hurt. Start by using the mini ones and then work up to regular for awhile and then when your completely comfortable w/ regular go to super. If it hurts a tiny bit it's fine, but it shouldn't kill.
the first time i wore a tampon that happened to me....you just have to get used to them...at first i would where a tampon and pad just so i could get a feel for how long i can keep a tampon in and when i know it's full or not....you can't take tampons out right away because they will still be expanded and it will be dry....good luck...
well to tell u the truth i am scared to use tampons. when i am older i am going to use pads. and yes it is true if you want babies.
for the first thing the reason why it hurts is probably cause you did not bleed enough. you need to leave it in for 4-6 hours or untill it cant hold any more. If your not comfortable with it then stick with pads. It totally your choice, and when your ready go back to tampons.
For your second question no that is not true. It actually has nothing to do with liking sex.
I had the same problem when I was younger, I promise you will get use to tampons they are so so much better!!Just keep on trying...... Pads are icky and smell!! good luck=)
Tampons can 'stick' if you either take it out too soon (it hasn't soaked up enough to slide out) or you are using the wrong absorbancy. You may need the supers the first day or two when flow is heaviest, then down to regular and then light on the last few days. You will need to experiment to find which ones work on which days. As for whether or not you like tampons does not have any bearing on whether you will like sex or not.
It took me a while to use tampons. I had to have my sister teach me how to use them propperly when I was like 12 or 13. lol. But if it hurts that bad then I would just stick to pads for a while. But next time your at your doctor talk to your doctor about it. And as for the sex thing, No thats not true. If you like wearing tampons its just because they feel more comfortible. Just because you use tampons does not mean you will like sex more.
the reason it was hard to get out was because it wasn't soaked all the way through. you shouuld pick the absorbencydepending on how heavy your period is. you leave it in no more than 6 hours (or whatever it says on the box), but if it doesn't get soaked, it'll be hard to get out and it will hurt. you should probably stick with the light absorbency until you get used to them.
and the sex thing...it's completely different. that's a crazy idea to think that. so no, it's not true.
If you feel more comfortable with the tampons instead of the pads then do so, no one is going to judge you for that stuff, nor does it affect in any way your health.
About the sex thing you mentioned...no hun, it isn't true.
^_^
the reason it hurt the first time is because there wasnt enough blood on it to slip out easily so of course it stuck a bit and the second you were obviously using one too strong. dont worry about the rip thing tho ive had the string tear(small ripping sound) it never actually tears so dont worry and the sex thing is not true so dont worry.
use w.e you feel comfortable with but if your planning on doing sprts espaically water activites tampons are a must.
use em when ur ready
no trust me every one likes sex haha anyway.. u might want to talk to you mom about it.. my mom doesnt let me use tampons bbut maybe u should stop using them.. or maybe just use the small ones and u will probly get used to them after a while
i would suggest waiting to use tampons until u're more confident with them, but there isn't too much to worry about. Just use small ones and wait longer than 30 minutes because they're much easier to get out when they've absorbed blood. Tampons and a penis are very different. Many women hate tampons. Few hate sex. I'd have to say that's a false rumor.
no no no no no NO...i cant say no enough....the reason it was so hard to pull out of you is cause you are forcing it....if you relax..and calm yourself..and then pull on it...lightly...the tampon will slide out....pads SUCK! you can feel them when you walk around...and you can feel when you are leaking...and it makes you feel bulky....keep trying with the tampons....you will get the hang of it...I'm telling you..its a life saver those things....I havent used pads in like 10 years!
yea usually ur first few times using a tampon it hurts taking it out.
but after u get used to it, you might find that theyre more comfy and you have a smaller chance of leeking.
but b sure to change the tampon every few hours so as not to get TSS!
they always felt like a plug that opened me up to more heavy flow,tampons feel icky sex doesn't but if you're small you won't want a brute male for sure.and never leave a tampon in for 4 hours or more it can cause toxic shock syndrome
okay I completely understand I went through this but the reason it hurts..and feels :stuck: Is simply bc you are nervoouse it gets smaller and tightes up around.. you have to relax I can not stress this enough..it took me forever to learn to relax and then after I got that down I will only use tampons if I can help it ..but since you are tiny buy the sport tampons they are very small..oh and when u heard the string tear..I have felt that too..but the way it is woven it is not rlly possible for it to completely break try to calm yourself down..they can not hurt you if you are calm..leave it in for about 6-8 hours before you take it out is is not ment to be taken out rite away! good luck+
It is a matter of what is more comftorable and convinent for you. If you are that uncomftorable with a tampon dont use them.
Just so you know tampons are almost 100% safe, no one has ever gotten one stuck in them before without being able to get it out. Remember there is no where for it to go. (Your vagina eventually ends so it cant go anywhere else)
No that is not true! LOL!
Good luck!
They might appear to be getting stuck because you are taking them out too soon. If a tampon is dry it has more friction, and will not come out easily.
When your tampon is soaked up, it usually slides right out. You can try differnt sizes of tampons. You can try slim fit ones, just go to your local grocery store or walgreens and read all the tampon labels, they usually have a size for smaller fits.
It is also completely normal if you choose to stick with pads, many adults prefer pads over tampons. So do not be embarrassed if you do not feel comfortable with tampons.
Also, if you do not put it in correctly or not far enough in, you will feel pain and discomfort. It took me a couple of times and tries to realize how to insert them right into my own body.
I remember being afraid that the tampon would get stuck, or break off into me, but it never has. And once you get used to tampons, you will realize how strong they are.
Also, tampons and sex have nothing in common. I know lots of people who do not like tampons but enjoy sex.
Good Luck, sweetie.
Yes you should........tampons are disgusting.......think about it you're a new user and what if one day you put it in then you're trying to take it out and it gets stuck inside of you? I think it would be better for you just to use always ultra thin pads. they work great that's what i use. And I don't know about your second question some people who don't like tampons like sex............I'm not gonna say no name but some people who use tampons don't like sex.
If you don't like using tampons you shouldn't.
But they are cleaner, easier and I don't understand why you are nervous about them. Use the small ones and leave it in until it needs changing because a dry tampon isn't easy to remove. It's nothing to do with being tiny because your vagina is a very stretchy thing and will change shape to accomodate things like a tampon (or a penis...or a BABY...)
Just use whatever feels right for you, although I would encourage you to try tampons again in the future.
As for sex...everyone likes sex! Nothing whatsoever to do with tampons lol.
Tampons take a while to get used to. I wouldnt give up just yet though as they are so much more practical than pads.
Tampons are harder to pull out if they are dry. If you only left it in for 30 mins it probably wouldnt be the most comfortable of things to remove. Also, if your new to them it is going to feel a bit strange.
The cord doesnt normally tear.
Sounds like you didnt have a great start with them, but dont give up on them completely.
NO, there is no relationship between sex and tampons, so dont worry there.
no, that's not true. first try using the Tampax "slender regular" they're very small. it probably hurt and was hard to remove because you we're using a tampon that was too big for your flow. if ur bleeding heavy you can use a larger size. if your just spotting use a pad. give it a try and if your still uncomfortable use pads. it's just tampons are so convenient
Oh hun, that's is just ridiculous about the liking sex part. Put that out of your mind right now. Tampons and sex pfft. (also whatever you think sex is needs to be expanded because if you think that it is just penile penetration then thats not enough...)
ALWAYS use the lowest absorbency you can. TTC warnings and everything. read the information in the box. why are you nervous, tampons are easy to use and safe, change them every 6 hours or so and you are perfectly fine.
The pain is because the tampon was still dry...and you need some sort of moisture accumulation for the tampon to slide back out (just like how sex can be uncomfortable without lubrication whether from yourself or actual lube)
if you masturbate you could open your "hole" more.. it worked for me.. it hurts at first i got used 2 it .. after a few days it still is a lil unconforable but i deal with it
im a guy i dont know