Why does it hurt to push a tampon in?

Question

I can push half of the plastic applicater in, the part that the tampon is in, but when i actually start pushing the tampon in, it hurts. I'm using Playtex Sport tampons regular absorbency.

Answer 1

an easier and alot less painful way to put a tampon in is to twist the applicater as u use it and make sure u put it all the way in so u dont feel the tampon.

Answer 2

First of all it needs 2 go all the way in

Change ur brand...I use Tampax Pearl and they're absolutely painless

Answer 3

yeah i would suggest the OB ones i think? they are the ones that have no applicator and are SOOO much easier the first couple times!

Answer 4

You're probably not in the right position.  Try standing up and putting one foot up on the toilet seat.  Or try squatting down.  Some women's cervices (that's plural for cervix!) are angled kind of funny and it causes some tampon difficulties.  It doesn't mean you can't use them - it just means you have to find the right position that will make them work.  :)

Answer 5

it is normal..usually that means it is pushing into your cervix (sp?).  But if you relax it usually goes in a lot easier.  Sometimes also wet the tampon with water and it slips in a whole lot easier.

Answer 6

The applicator needs to go in all the way first - but the overall answer is you probably are scared and tense instead of relaxed.  That makes it harder to do it.

Try this site, it has an audio file that will hypnotize you and teach you how to relax totally to insert a tampon.  It works amazingly well.

http://stories.quietchoices.com/hypnosis...

Answer 7

If you are a new tampon user I would recommend using a slim OB tampon.  I've used those with both my daughters and have had great success.  No applicators to confuse things.  Take your time, relax, and read instructions.  Good luck!