All About Tampons
Using a tampon for the first time can be scary, keep reading to learn how you can use your first tampon!
Unlike a pad, tampons absorb blood from the inside of your vagina. Like pads, tampons come in many different aborbencies, shapes, and sizes.
Using a tampon is easy, but first you need to learn how. After washing your hands, carefully read the instruction included with your tampon box. Some tampons come with a plastic applicator, others with a cardboard applicator to help direct the tampon in your vagina, and other have no applicator. The first time you use a tampon, it is recommended that you do it on a heavy day, so insertion will be easier. Using a small tampon with a rounded tip applicator helps as well. Many girls worry that tampons will get stuck in their vagina. Don't worry! It won't happen since the tampon only has one place to go, and that's the way it came in. If the string does break (which is highly unlikely to happen) try to take it out using your fingers. If that doesn't work consider contacting a doctor. If you don't change your tampon, you might get a discharge and odor. Try to replace your tampon often (4-6 hours) so you do not develop an infection. You'll know when to change your tampon when your vagina feels a little bit wet, or you have spotting on your underwear. Relax, and gently pull on the string to remove. Some tampons say flush-able, but can still cause plumbing problems. If that's the case wrap the used tampon with toilet paper and throw it out. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/girls/supplies.html# Note: I wrote all of this, and i am in no way taking credit of that websites writing. |