I am almost 14 and i am terrified of using a tampon?!


Question: I am almost 14 and i am terrified of using a tampon?
i am so scared to use a tampon. Its spring break and i got my period, and i want to go swimming and the only way its possible is if i wear a tampon. I am so scared though. My mom says she can put it in the first time, but i'm still scared. Whenever someone else, like my docter, or even myseld touches down there i dont like it. Im afraid im going to be scared forever. i am scared tha since it will be my first time putting a tampon in, it will be uncomfortable or painfull. I am so scared, should i be scared or not, help!!!

Answers:

First thing is to relax
get a hand mirror and take a look at where it is suppose to go,,,,surprising how many girls have no idea whats below their belly button
do this in a comfortable place with no pressure
use a junior, slim or slender size until you get the hang of it
use a water based lube like KY or astroglide or saliva to make insertion easier, no vasoline
use a plastic applicator instead of cardboard
you may need to use several the first time until you know how it works
spread your labia and insert applicator, pointing applicator toward your lower back, insert applicator completely until your fingers touch your body.
push in the small plunger to completely insert tampon into vagina
remove the applicator, leaving only the string. you should not be able to feel it if you did it correctly
max time between changing is 8 hrs, but recommended is 6 hrs, so you dont get TSS
use the lowest absorbancy to control your flow
tuck the string so it doesnt show or trim with scissors
you can use a pantyliner just in case
get several different absorbancy tampons depending on your flow.



dont be scared lol. I put my first tampon in when i was 12 and it was natural and didnt hurt at all. i couldnt even feel it once it was in. I can't put one in anymore because it i get too nervous but i know i can if i really really tried. i just havent tried very hard. you can do it. its nothing. if youre too scared to let your mom do it, do it yourself. just read the tampon directions and follow them. theyre really easy. you know you've done it perfect when you can't feel it when you move around. hope this helped and good luck! =)



The first time it can be slightly uncomfortable. Just make sure to change it every 5-8 hours. Depending on the heaviness of your period. Tampons are very useful in swimming situations. You may find you favor them over a pad. So go for it!

=.= I'm biologically a woman.. Unfortunately.



Watch a video of somebody putting one in. Hopefully it will make you more comfortable. You are going through a phase.



Use some steel wool instead.



think of it of a postive




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