Girls onli!!!!!!! (tampons)?

Question

Does using a tampon hurt the first time??? And if it does is it worth it?? is it better than using a pad??

Answer 1

Tampons hurt a little bit the first time they are inserted-just like a pinch. I personally use tampons all the time and as I swim a lot and exercise regularly I find they are more comfortable and definitely better than using pads.

Answer 2

Ive recently started to use tampons cos i'm fed up of the mess that pads make. It doesnt hurt as such, just a slight discomfort at first but don't worry when you're used to it you wont even know it's there. It is better than using a pad cos you can do more things and it is worth it!

xx

Answer 3

It does hurt at first but then u will get used to it and it is definatly worth it....

and it is better than a pad

Answer 4

It can, but not necessarily. Pads are better, less risky, but tampons can be helpful for swimming, etc.

If you put it in, don't use it until you're bleeding a little heavier (day 2 maybe?). Lay down on your back, knees up, relax, put it in.

Answer 5

tampon doesn't really hurt but kinda... onli like the 1st n 2nd time. real easy... it's worth it. ur period comes at the worst times eg. sports n swimming... it's sooo worth it

Answer 6

when i first started using a tampon was when

i had to go to an 8th grade dance & i had my pd

it kinda stings a lil bit n it did for me bcuz

i was stil a virgin & nothing had gone up there..

if u know what i mean lol

but u'll get used to it

& i would definitely say its worth it ONLY

if you'r going to b out wid ur frnds or sumthing

bcuz u dont have to worry bout all the mess

that pad brings you.. but when im at home

i just used a pad. & if ur going to start using it

i would highly recomand u using tampons

dats NOTTT cardboard outside bcuz

dat c**p hurts me alot evn now.

good luck!

Answer 7

It doesn't hurt. It may be slightly uncomfortable at first, but that's just because you aren't used to it. I can't really remember what it felt like to be honest, so that must show how little of a problem it was. I would say that as a teen my life was made so much easier when I started using tampons. Pads are so unnecessarily messy in comparison. I would never go back now. You can easily go about your day and not think about your tampon until its time to change. With pads you are constantly sitting in blood and that can't be pleasant! Tampons do carry some risk of TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome) but the chances of that are seriously remote - would pharmacists stock something that had any real chance of killing us? I say give them a try for a while and see what you think.

Answer 8

Many women prefer the use of tampons to pads because they find them to be much more comfortable and discrete than menstrual pads. Tampons are worn internally, held in place by your vaginal muscles, and absorb your menstrual blood before it leaves your body. Contrary to what some women may think, tampons do not block the flow of your period blood. Once the tampon has reached its absorbency capacity, it is possible for you to experience a leak.

Tampons themselves are usually made of cotton, some of which are completely organic (check the box), or a cotton/rayon blend. Most tampons have an applicator, made of either plastic or cardboard, although some brands don't use an applicator. For these tampons, you use your finger to insert the tampon into your v****a. At the end of the tampon is a cotton string that hangs outside your body. To remove the tampon, you pull on the string to pull to the tampon out.

You can buy tampons in a variety of absorbencies, from light to super heavy. Since most women experience different levels of flow throughout their period, most tampon manufacturers now offer multi-packs that contain tampons of different absorbencies. Tampon applicators and wrappers must be thrown in the garbage as do some tampons. Check the instructions that come in your tampon box to find out how to properly dispose of your tampon. You should change your tampon every four to eight hours depending on how heavy your menstrual flow is. If you are experiencing a very heavy menstruation, it may be necessary to change your tampon more frequently.

Tampons and Toxins

One of the main concerns with using tampons is the risk of experiencing toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Because of this risk, tampons should never be left in for more than eight hours. You should also use the lowest absorbency necessary for your period as higher absorbency tampons have been found to increase the risk of TSS.

Since tampons are worn internally, many women are concerned about the chemicals used during the manufacturing process of tampons. In order to make sure the tampon fibers are clean, they do need to be bleached in order to ensure that they have been totally purified. Most tampon manufacturers use a chlorine-free bleaching process, commonly consisting of hydrogen peroxide or dilute sodium hypochlorite, to clean their tampon fibers. These bleaching processes are thought to be much safer than using bleach that contains chlorine.

The levels of dioxin in tampons are another source of worry for some women. Dioxins are a type of environmental pollutant and can cause problems when people come into contact with high levels of dioxins. However, in North America, tampons are regularly tested for dioxin levels and all are either at or below the detectable level. This means that the level of dioxins found in tampons is actually less than what is normally found in your body and therefore poses such a small hazard to your health that the risk is considered to be negligible.

For many years, a rumor has been swirling about that tampon manufacturers have been adding asbestos, a very dangerous and toxic chemical, to their tampons in order to cause women to bleed more and therefore buy more tampons. Absolutely no truth has been found in this rumor, though. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration regulates the making of tampons. This means that tampon manufacturers must follow the regulations imposed by the FDA on the materials and substances they use to make their tampons. It also means that the FDA regularly inspects the manufacturing practices of tampons. And so far, no asbestos has turned up. In Canada, Health Canada regulates the manufacturing of tampons and they too have not found any asbestos.

Pads

Pads go by many names: maxi pads, sanitary napkins, napkins, menstrual pads, rags. No matter what name you prefer, those pads that you normally find in your local pharmacy are all the same. They are made with an adhesive plastic back that sticks onto the crotch of your underwear. The over side of the pad (the side that sits against your body) is made up of absorbent wood cellulose fibers, similar to paper, and usually an additional top layer of perforated plastic that helps to keep you dry.

In the past, women didn't have too much choice when it came to using a pad. There was one thickness, one type of absorbency and one length. Nowadays, women have the choice between thick, thin and ultra-thin pads; pads with or without wings (flaps that wrap around the sides of your underwear); regular length, long or extra long/overnight length; curved to fit your body better; and, finally, tapered at the end for thongs.

Similar to pads are panty liners. These are designed for those days when your menstrual flow is very light or when you experience spotting during your cycle. This pads are generally extremely thin and do not offer as much coverage as a regular menstrual pad. Again, though, there is a fair amount of variety in terms of style: with or without wings; regular length or long; tapered for thongs; scented or unscented; there are even some panty liners that come in different colors.

Pads usually need to be changed every four to six hours, although, if your flow is very heavy, you may need to change the pad more often. Since the pad is worn externally, there is no risk of TSS. However, you may notice a slight odor if you have not changed your pad for a while. This is due to your menstual blood being exposed to the air.

Reasons for Alternative Menstrual Products

While pads and tampons are convenient, they do have their drawbacks. Using tampons does increase your risk of TSS. Although pads do not have the same chemical concerns associated with them as tampons, many women are put off pads because of the amount of waste they produce. Since pads are not biodegradable, the only place for them to go is the landfill. Moreover, the long-term cost of using pads or tampons has lead an increasing number of women to seek out menstrual products that are more environmentally responsible and cost-effective. Some of these natural menstruation products include a menstrual cup and reusable menstrual pads.

Answer 9

In response to your questions:

1. No. It didn't hurt me.

2. Yes, tampons are worth it.

3. Yes, they are more comfortable than pads.

However, there's something more comfortable than tampons. It's called a Divacup...I've had mine for about six months and I love it to death. It's cheaper (imagine never having to buy tampons or pads ever again), more environmentally friendly (you don't have to keep buying bleached cottom and then throwing it away), and saves a lot of space (you just carry the cup around in your purse or inside your body, you don't have to stuff your purse with tampons/pads when you go out for the day.) Plus there's almost 0 risk of toxic shock syndrome.

Answer 10

It didn't hurt... It felt a bit awkward at first, but once you get used to it, you don't even feel it...

Don't get the "maxi" ones, cause they'll dry you up  "up there".

Get either juniors or regular absorbency, and wear a panty-liner, just in case (the first few times it's hard to figure out when it's "full")

I prefer to use tampons on my heavy days... It's more comfortable than using a squishy pad, and I feel more "protected" against leaks... I always wear a panty-liner with it, though... I'm a bit paranoid when it comes to my period and leaks...)

Answer 11

For me my first time (this july) hurt because i did not insert it correctly. But now, it does not hurt at all. It is way better than using a pad. I do not know whether you want any suggestions on which ones to get, but playtex gentle glide with slender applicators are the ones i started out on, and they are really easy to use.  

Answer 12

It can be if you insert in incorrectly. However, after the first few times it becomes easy and can perhaps "glide" right in. I think it is worth it because wearing pads can be noticeable; sometimes you can hear them when you walk and they can feel like diapers.