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Fibre Shedding awareness. Let's Get Social. I Understand. Try out different positions and see what feels most comfortable for you. Next, place the end of the tampon applicator into your vaginal opening. You may need to use one hand to pull apart the lips of your vagina — the labia.
But, if you followed step 1, you already know where your vaginal opening is. Slide the outer tube of the tampon into your vagina until your fingers touch your body. The grip and the inner tube should still be outside the body.
You want the string to be facing away from your body, not towards you — the tampon and applicator should be held at a 45 degree angle. Once you feel the tampon is comfortably positioned, hold the grip and push the tampon inside your body using the inner tube of the applicator. Tampon inserted. Do tampons hurt? However, always make sure the tampon string is always outside your body, as this is what allows you to remove the tampon.
You can also wear a pair of leakproof teen period underwear with your tampon as some extra backup protection, just in case! Shop Period Underwear Now. Next: tampon removal. I've never inserted this little gadget upstairs and a pad makes your behind look rather unflattering, so I wanted to change that.
My boyfriend accompanied me to the aisle that sold them — and we were both puzzled as to which brand to choose. Should I opt for Tampax Pearl, Kotex or a generic brand? Since I've never purchased them, I had no idea where to even begin.
I turned to ask for his opinion and he said, "I'm just as clueless as you are. I actually laughed at myself because it was so pathetic. I rejected tampons in the past because I was too afraid. I hadn't had sex when I first got my period so I wanted to avoid that sharp pain sticking it in for the first time.
My mother wanted to show me how to use them, but I declined more than once, so she bought me pads instead. They're what I was most comfortable wearing at the time. You just stick them to your undies and go.
There are other methods of menstrual care, such as pads , menstrual cups , and even period underwear. If you ever feel consistent pain or unusual symptoms after inserting or removing your tampon, consult a doctor.
There might be something else going on that requires medical attention. Jen Anderson is a wellness contributor at Healthline. She writes and edits for various lifestyle and beauty publications, with bylines at Refinery29, Byrdie, MyDomaine, and bareMinerals. When not typing away, you can find Jen practicing yoga, diffusing essential oils, watching Food Network, or guzzling a cup of coffee. The tampons vs. We'll break down what your options are and how to make a choice.
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