How to Insert a Tampon for the First Time

When you wear a Pad , you’re free to swim, run and do whatever you want, without the discomfort of a traditional pad . If you insert it correctly, it won’t hurt at all, and in fact, you won’t even feel it. If you want to know How to Insert a Tampon for the First Time , see Step 1 to get started:

Shop for Pads:  Navigating the world of  padded pad shopping can be a little difficult, but once you know a little more about what to buy, you won’t be so intimidated. Most companies that makeexternal pads make internal ones too, so you can choose the company that makes the most comfortable external pads. Basically, there are three things to keep in mind: paper or plastic, absorbency, and whether or not the pad has an applicator. Here’s what you need to know:

• Paper or plastic: Some tampons have a cardboard applicator, while others have a plastic applicator. The paper applicator has the benefit of disintegrating more easily and can be placed in the toilet, but you shouldn’t try it if your plumbing system isn’t very reliable. Some people say plastic is also a little easier to use. You can try both and decide which one you like best.
• Applicator or Not:   Most tampons are sold with applicators, but some are not. When you’re just starting out, it’s much easier to use tampon pads with applicators, so you have more control over the process. Pads without applicators require you to push the pad into your vagina with your fingers, which can be a challenge. The benefit of these tampons is that they are quite small, so you can even put them in your pocket if you need to.
• Absorbance: The most common types of tampon are “regular” or “super absorbent ”. It is generally recommended that you start with the regular ones to get used to them before using the super absorbents . They’re a little bigger, though they’re not necessarily difficult to use. You can also use regular ones first, when your flow isn’t too heavy, and then switch to more absorbent depending on your flow, or vice versa. Many packs come with regular ones and more absorbent ones, so you can mix it up.

Insert the Tampon When Your Flow Is Moderate:  While not mandatory, inserting the tampon when you’ve just gotten your period and your flow is still light can make it a little difficult to insert it into your vagina . If your flow is heavier, the walls of your vagina will be wetter and allow the pad to slide off more easily.

Some people want to know if they can practice using tampons when they are not menstruating . Nothing horrible will happen if you do, but it will be more difficult to insert the tampon into your vagina , and you may want to wait until your period arrives.

• While asking your mom or aunt for help is the last thing you want to do, if you try it alone and have a really hard time, or if you’re just afraid to do it, don’t be afraid to ask a trusted woman for help. .

Wash Your Hands:  It is important to wash your hands before inserting a tampon so that you keep the tampon and applicator sterile before inserting them into your body. You don’t want to get any bacteria in your vagina and get an infection .

Open the Napkin Package with Dry Hands:  Wait for your hands to dry, then carefully open the package and throw it away. It’s okay to be a little nervous, although there’s no reason to be. If you accidentally drop the tampon on the floor, you should throw it away and start with a new one. You don’t want to risk getting an infection just because you don’t want to waste a tampon .

Sit or Stand in a Comfortable Position: As you become more comfortable using the Pad , you will have a better sense of which method is right for you. Some women like to sit on the toilet when they are inserting a tampon . Others like to stand and squat a little. You can also place one leg on the toilet or on the side of the bathtub to make your vaginal opening more accessible.

• While it’s natural to be nervous, you should try to relax as much as you can. The more relaxed you are, the easier it will be to insert the Pad .

Hold the Pad with the Fingers You Use For Writing: Hold it in the middle, right where the smaller, inner tubes insert into the larger, outer tube. The string should be easily visible and should point down, away from your body, with the thick part of the Pad pointing up. You can also place your index finger on the base of the pad and your middle finger and thumb in the proper grip location.

Find Your Vagina: The vagina is between the urethra and the anus. There are three openings, which are the urethra, where urine comes out, the vagina , which is in the middle, and the anus, which is behind. If you can easily find the urethra, then feel about an inch to two inches behind it to find the opening to the vagina . Don’t be afraid to get some blood – this is perfectly normal.

• Some people recommend that you use your other hand to open the labia , which are three folds of skin around the vaginal opening . This can help you position the Tampon in the opening. However, some people are able to insert the Pad without this additional help.

Carefully Place the Top of the Pad into your Vagina:  Now that you have found your vagina , all you have to do is place the Pad about an inch into the top of your vagina . You should slowly push in the Pad until your fingers touch the applicator and your body, and until the outer tube of the Pad is inside your vagina .

Press the Inner Part of the Applicator Up with your Index Finger:  Stop when the thin and thick parts meet and your fingers touch your skin. The applicator is there to help you insert the pad farther into your vagina . You can think of it as pushing the inner tube through the outer tube.

Use your Thumb and Middle Finger to Remove the Applicator:  Now that you have inserted the Pad  into your vagina , all you have to do is remove the applicator. To do this, simply use your thumb and middle finger to gently pull the applicator away from your vagina . The string should hang down from your vaginal opening .

Throw Away the Applicator: You should throw away the applicator if it is made of plastic. If it’s made of paper, check the instructions on the box carefully to make sure you can flush it down the toilet. If you’re not sure, it’s better to be safer and throw it away.

Consider Using a Smaller, Thinner Pad as a Panty Liner Along with the Tampon:  While this isn’t necessary, many girls like to use this liner along with the tampon just in case the tampon starts to leak after soaking up all of it. as much menstrual fluidas you can. But if you use the bathroom regularly and change your pad as often as you need to, this probably won’t happen, but using a liner can give you an extra sense of security. Also, you will barely be able to feel the thin lining.

Removing the Internal Pad: If you are not comfortable with the Pad inside you, then it is very likely that you have not inserted it correctly. You should not feel the Absorbent at all if you have inserted it correctly. If you feel uncomfortable or if it doesn’t stay completely inside your body, then you should take it out. You will even be able to tell if you have not inserted it correctly because the bottom of the Pad  may be visible on the outside of your vagina . If that’s the case, it’s time to try again.

• When you’re using the Tampons , you can run, climb, bike, swim, or participate in any physical activity you want.

Remove the Tampon When You’re Ready:  While you should remove a  Tampon  every 6 to 8 hours at most, you may find that you need to remove it sooner if you’re having a heavy flow. It is important to check every two hours, especially when using Tampons for the first time. If you find that you have to clean yourself a lot and you see a lot of blood, then this is a sign that your pad is not able to absorb any more blood and that it is time to remove it. (This could also be a sign that you haven’t fully inserted it, which is also a reason to take it out.)

Throw the Pad Away:  Although the instructions on the box say you can put it in the toilet and flush it, if you want to be safe and don’t want to have to call the plumber because your pad got stuck in the old toilet, then you can roll it up. it with toilet paper and throw it away. If you’re in a public restroom, you should see a trash can on the floor or by the side door, which you should use to dispose of your used pad .

Change your Pad Every 8 Hours or Sooner if Needed:  When you take out the Pad , you can insert another. Most people don’t sleep with a tampon , and you may want to use a tampon that’s suitable for nighttime unless you plan on sleeping for less than 8 hours.

• If your tampon string is wet with menstrual fluid , then it’s time to change your tampon .
• If the tampon is still hard to come off and feels a little stuck, then he hasn’t absorbed enough menstrual fluid yet . If it is less than 8 hours, then you must try again later. Try using a pad with a lower absorbance next time, if there is one .
• If you leave your Pad inside you for more than 8 hours, you can get Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), which is a rare but potentially deadly consequence of leaving your Pad inside you for too long. If you’ve used a pad for longer than recommended and you have a fever, skin irritation, or vomiting, get help right away.

Use a Pad with the Right Absorbance for Your Flow:  It’s best to use  pads with a lower absorbance than you need. Start with a regular. If you find that you have to change more often than every 4 hours, then you should change to one with a higher absorbance. When your period is starting, you should use pads with the lowest absorbance. When you’re almost done, you may find it more difficult to insert the pad. When your period ends, you should stop using tampons.

• Use a small, thin pad for another day if you feel that your period is not completely over.

You Can Never Lose a Pad Inside Your Body:  The Pad has an extremely strong and long-lasting cord that never falls out. The string goes through the entire Pad instead of just being attached to the end, so there’s literally no chance of it coming off.

You can even try to get a new Pad and pull the string as hard as you can for a moment – ​​you’ll find that it’s impossible to pull it out, so it’s not possible for the Pad to get stuck inside you. This is a common fear that people have, but it has no foundation.

You Might Urine When You’re Using a Tampon:  Some people use tampons  for years before realizing they might urinate when they’re using them. The pad is inserted into your vaginal opening , and you urinate through the urethral opening. The two openings are close to each other, but they are different holes, so inserting a tampon will not fill your bladder or make it harder to urinate. Some people think that if they urinate, the Pad will come out, but it won’t.

Any Girl Can Start Using a Tampon When She Gets Her Period:  You don’t have to be over 16 or 18 to start using one. It’s perfectly safe for girls younger than this to use tampons, as long as they know how to insert them correctly.

Know that Inserting a Tampon “Won’t” Make You Lose Your Virginity:  Some people think they can only use a tampon after they’ve had sex, and that using it before that can make them lose their virginity. Well, this is completely false. Using a tampon can occasionally make a girl break or stretch her hymen, but nothing will make her “ lose her virginity ” like real sex. Tampons  are just as effective for virgins as they are for non-virgins.

Know that Using a Tampon Won’t Cause You Any Health Problems: Using a tampon  will not give you a yeast infection , contrary to what you may have heard.

There is absolutely no scientific proof that this is possible. Some people think this is why some women tend to get yeast infections at the time of menstruation , which is when they use tampons  .