Females, HELP AGAIIN PLEASE!!!?!
Question:
Females, HELP AGAIIN PLEASE!!!?
do all tampons have a warning about Toxic Shock Symdrome (TTS)? it's my first time using some to begin with that freaked me out. then i tried to put it in and it hurt,especially when i sat, is it suppost to? and the how do you know you put it in right, because i don't get the "put it in the right angle" i don't know what's the right angle.what's the worst thig that could happen for ussing tampons other than, the little string breaking?
thank you in advance, i'm nervous
Answers:
By law, all tampons manufactured today must carry that warning.
First of all TSS is a VERY rare disease (less than 1000 cases have been reported since 1985). Furthermore, ANYONE - male or female - can contract this disease since it is an infection of the blood. I read a report recently about a 14 year old boy who nearly died of TSS from a scratch on his leg. So if you're concerned about getting TSS, simply be SURE to change your tampon every 6-8 hours and to remove the last tampon at the end of your period (and do NOT use them when you're not menstruating).
As for insertion, be sure you angle the applicator (ones with plastic applicators are best...start with a Slim size) toward your tailbone. If you angle it "up" toward your stomach, you're going to run into problems. If you insert it far enough you should not feel it; however if you do, try a different position during insertion and/or give the strings a little tug. But toward your tailbone is the "right angle" for insertion.
Having used tampons for over 25 years, I can assure that string breakage is also VERY rare...I've never had it happen. The worst thing that has happened to me is that it occasionally hurts because it hasn't absorbed enough moisture (in which case I just wait a little longer to remove it).
Just remember...practice makes perfect. You'll get it eventually. Good luck!!