I’m scared of tampons, but I am able to use them…..
I really WANT to like tampons, cause of my heavy flow.
But here’s the scoop. The tampon going in is painless, like it slides right in, that’s not the problem.
The thing is everytime I insert a tampon, it’s NEVER high enough no matter what I do, so it killlls when it’s inside me when I walk or sit down! Like actually, wtf, I’ve used them 6 times and everytime I can feel them inside.

So the last 2 periods I chickend out to use them cause I was scared I wouldn’t put them in high enough and they would hurt and be uncomfy.

So, how can I reassure myself that I will be able to get it in right next time? And also, how can I be able to know I will actually get it in high enough, I insert with one leg on the toilet seat until my fingers are touching my body, so what’s the problem?

Has anybody else ever felt this way, I feel like I’m the only person who can use tampons but am scared of them but want to use them still.

*i’ve used tampax compak and playtex gentle glide in light and regular abosrbencies, so that’s not the problem.
would playtex sport be better? I only want to use applicators and im not interested in diva cup*

I’ve had my period for couple years now, and I can’t seem to be able to use tampons. I’ve read the instructions, and used the slim applicators and it just feels really uncomfortable when I try to insert it, and it really won’t fit. Does anybody have any advice on how to make it easier?

Is it ok if I don’t ever use tampons? Is that seen as unsanitary, or wrong? I’m sorry this is such an awkward question, but I honestly can’t see myself using them! I wish I could, but it just seems like it doesn’t fit my body!

Mature answers only, please, and any help is very aappreciated:p

I’m thinking about trying Playtex Gentle Glide Slender tampons because the Tampax Pearl really hurt taking out. I figured since they open all around, removal would be less painful since it’s not scratching against your body when it opens only width wise. Anyways, is the actual TAMPON of Playtex Gentle Glide Slender, not the applicator, the same size as Playtex Gentle Glide Regulars? I’ve heard it both ways, but I would like to know if the tampon part expands to the size of the regular ones, or if it is smaller in proportion. Also, if any of you have tried the Slender kind and tampax pearl, did you feel less discomfort removing the Playtex Slender ones?

I started using them yesterday and i’m using playtex, the kind with the plastic applicator and it’s bothering me.I can’t really get the nerve to do it, because they give me headaches.I can feel my body wondering what the hell i’m doing and whenever I think about tampons, or try to put one in, it gives me headaches and I get anxious.
Am i being silly?

Basically, I used a tampon for the first time on my last period.

I read the instructions etc and managed to insert it (I got the Tampax ones that are recommended for teens. ie plastic applicator, slim) Anyway I started to walk and I was in the most excrutiating pain. It was like something was pushing really hard against my perinium. I had really sharp pains.

I tried to remove it but i couldnt get it out. It was stuck (I gather that this is because it soaks up vaginal moisture so you have to wait for it to get wet to remove) I got in the shower and soaked it. I then finally managed to pull it out. Very painful.

What am I doing wrong? Is there something wrong with my body?
I really want to use tampons, they seem so much better than using pads.
Thanks
When a tampon is in can you feel it at all?

i’m 18 years old and a virgin. i’ve been trying to use tampons since i was 12 and i could never use them, i couldn’t even insert the applicator in all the way without crying. i’ll lay down and relax and just clear my head and i remember once i tried to use them, and my legs started shaking uncontrollably, it seems like my body is just rejecting it. my mom doesn’t use tampons either and she says that some women just can’t use them, and it’s perfectly okay. i don’t understand how we all have the same part, yet we can’t all use tampons? her story just doesn’t add up to me. this is my last period i’ll have before going to florida for spring break, and there’s a chance ill have my period on vacation. i want to be able to go swimming and just enjoy myself. my mom told me to stop trying before i damage something, what could be wrong with me?

i’m 18 years old & i’ve just recently become sexually active but yet i’m still afraid of using a tampon. i understand how it is supposed to be done & i would really prefer to use them (because no one likes a diaper feeling!) but i still fail to get through it. i hate to make it a bigger deal than it should be but for some reason i have a problem inserting something into my body like that. i thought that after having sex i’d be okay with it, but i still find myself worrying about inserting it wrong or hurting myself when i try to take it out. maybe part of my problem is that i bought regular sized tampons with a cardboard applicator? i don’t know, i just hate trying to put something inside of me while i’m on my period because it’s pretty gross & uncomfortable. how do i get over it because i’d like to be able to hangout with my boyfriend while i have my period.
okay i’m not stupid, i know i don’t NEED to wear a tampon to hangout with my boyfriend. its just uncomfortable to worry about having a leak with a pad or him trying to touch my butt.

I just spent 1/2 hour in the toilet today,trying to insert a damn tampon for the first time,but only getting all hot and bothered. So coming off from that experience, i have a few questions for experienced users

I’m currently trying to use Playtex’s plastic applicator superabsorbency,

1) I used a handheld mirror to see where is the vagina hole, the thing is,it doesn’t look like a hole!(only the urethra does),and i tried inserting the tampon with one leg up the toilet seat,it seems i got the hole correct,but the tampon won’t go in!How do I know i’ve got the correct hole?Should I try squatting instead?is it easier?If i do so,i could look into the mirror,and it opens up my vagina at the same time
2)Speaking of which,is it better to start feeling ‘down there’ first when I’m not having my period?To familiarise myself with all the 3 holes,and with my body?
3) how the heck do i push the tampon in?in which direction? stop saying ‘towards the small of my back’ cuz i don’t know what that means
4) Is it a must to use my hands to open up my vagina lips? I can’t insert the tampon in just by spreading my legs?

5) Is it easier if I spread my legs as wide as possible?

6) Is it important to be relaxed? Does it really constrict the muscles in my vaginal walls and make it that much harder to insert the tampon in?

7) Lastly, can I keep trying with the same tampon until i succeed? It’s not THAT unhygienic right??
yeah, where’s everyone?? I’m waiting for some answers right now! I just bought my first box of tampons yesterday, and my period just arrived today! So it’s a good time for me to practice practice practice:D but i need some help from you girls first!
and no one i know uses tampons (including my mum)
i don’t have enough space in my toilet to lie down….hahah…and wht tampons were u using, regular ones? i think my superabsorbency is a bit too big I attempted a 2nd time today, to even lesser success

exactly what angle/direction should i insert it in? straight up? 45 degrees towards me, away from me, etc?

Ok, so I was a pad user for a long time, and tried very often to use tampons. I just couldnt get it in; i couldn’t insert AT ALL. Finally, after much lubricant, it slid in easy peasy. Now, I am practically a sliding pro. Ok, not really, i cant tell if its cold or painful. Anyway, I read that you are supposed to aim for your low back, so I did. Thinking I was successful, I stood up, only to find it uncomfortable. I had also read this means that it was not inserted far enough. So, I pulled it out, which proved to be a somewhat painful experience because the thing was still dry (i am using Playtex gentle glide with plastic applicator, smallest size possible). Ok, so i used another, and made sure to push this one further, but still no success, and frank discomfort. I once again pulled it out. Throughout today, I have tried about a million times! I have tried again and again not only because I am persistant, but also my flow was so heavy, i couldnt stand using pads. Its the end of the day now, and I yet to have inserted a tampon that i could wear for more than a minute. Is it the angle? I have pointed toward my low back, and it doesnt work. Is it the depth? I have inserted until my fingers touched my body, and further, as instructed. Any tips as to how to tell when it is far enough? And lastly, throuhgout the day, removal has become more and more painful. At first, not so bad, but it has gotten worse and worse. This last tampon, no matter how hard i pulled, it did not come out, and i was yelping in pain. I had to jump in the shower and get water all over to finally pull it out. Now, i am left discouraged with a sore vagina. How can i insert it so it is comfortable? Any tips besides the finger to body to tell how far to go? And what is the right angle? I am really depressed and in pain. It is a vicious cycle; heavy flow, insert, discomfort, try to pull out only to find more pain, and put right back to using pads again.

ok so to make matters short and to the point i cant put a tampon in, well i can but instead of it going "up" like an angle it goes straight in my vagina! it does go up or down just straight. no angle WHAT SO EVER!!!!!!!!!!!

why is this happening? ive used tampons before ok ok only for a couple weeks cause this is my 2 period. everytime i try and do that angle like in the pictures something HARD is blocking it. and the only way in is for it to go straight!

is this normal?
and every time i pull it OUT it end that is closest to the string is ripped by my VAGINA!! i mean when it goes in with the applicator it slides in but when i take it out i have to just rip it out of my body! then when its out and i look at it the covering of the tampon has been ripped off and you can see/feel the soft cotton part!! ive tried over 10 times!

and since today is monday i have school tomorrow!! and i need to know how to do this!!! it goes in, but not in an angle cause something hard is blocking the way. i do not want to try tampons w/o applicators ive tried it and HATED it!!! and i dont know where to buy diva cups let alone how to put one in.

i really need help! my flow is getting heavier by the hour soo right now the blood is bright vivid red! so im thinking its average right now.

please help me!! why is this happening? it was working fine 2 months ago!!
dont tell me that everyone has a different angle in their body, cause with me there is NONE BUT BUT it slides in normally…why??? and ive tried just sitting down and calmly just put the applicator in my vagina guess what? it just goes straight on not an angle in the world!
i have school tomorrow PLEASE HELP!!!
thanks
EDIT: but it feels uncomfortable when its in up and down!! and when ever i put it in up and down it feels weird and when i take it out the covering of tampons RIPS!!! why!