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re: Tampon FAQs!
By Dancing_Forever


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By Orion


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By pointewannabe


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By x_Nic_x


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By Dancing_Forever


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By Piano_on_Pointe


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By Dancing_Forever



On Tue Jun 17, 2008 05:56 PM
Edited by Dancing_Forever (50177) on 2008-06-17 18:01:56 adding link to other post
I was just thinking about how there are zillion new posts about tampons too!
One thing to add: I have seen a few posts asking about the difference between tampons with and without applicators.
Tampon with cardboard applicator=
Tampon with plastic applicator= (this is the only picture I could find)
(you push the first part into your vagina and then when your fingers reach your body you push the end of the applicator into the first part)
Tampon without applicator=
(you just use your fingers to insert it)
*You could also refer to this post: www.dance.net . . .
Anyways, just thought those pics might help! But great post! I'm sure it will help a lot of girls! I'm not sure how many of these questions are answered in the period FAQ sticky already, but I think there should be a sticky exclusively about tampons because of all the questions.
One thing to add: I have seen a few posts asking about the difference between tampons with and without applicators.
Tampon with cardboard applicator=

Tampon with plastic applicator= (this is the only picture I could find)

(you push the first part into your vagina and then when your fingers reach your body you push the end of the applicator into the first part)
Tampon without applicator=

(you just use your fingers to insert it)
*You could also refer to this post: www.dance.net . . .
Anyways, just thought those pics might help! But great post! I'm sure it will help a lot of girls! I'm not sure how many of these questions are answered in the period FAQ sticky already, but I think there should be a sticky exclusively about tampons because of all the questions.

By Orion



On Tue Jun 17, 2008 06:31 PM
Yeah, I just noticed the massive amounts of tampon threads around here. Thanks a lot! Looks like you put tons of work into this.
My only advice to the general public is RELAX. I couldn't get one in until I tried at three AM when I was half asleep, and suddenly, it worked! Magic how that happens. After the first time, it's a whole lot easier.
My only advice to the general public is RELAX. I couldn't get one in until I tried at three AM when I was half asleep, and suddenly, it worked! Magic how that happens. After the first time, it's a whole lot easier.

By pointewannabe



On Tue Jun 17, 2008 08:42 PM
Great post, helped me a lot! I'm going to go buy a new box of tampons now!!
Karma Sprinkles for YOU!
(I don't know where I came up with "sprinkles" by the way, haha)
Karma Sprinkles for YOU!
(I don't know where I came up with "sprinkles" by the way, haha)

By x_Nic_x



On Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:10 PM
May I just add...
Beginner's tampons = smaller applicators = quite frankly amazing.
Take my word on that
Beginner's tampons = smaller applicators = quite frankly amazing.
Take my word on that


By pointewannabe



On Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:32 PM
^ I completely agree...I had no clue there were different sizes and have been trying to use regular absorbency...it hurt sooo much! Thankfully my mom clued me in 


By Dancing_Forever



On Wed Jun 18, 2008 07:55 PM
^If you try using the compact ones they are super small as well...both in terms of size to stick your your pocket or purse, and the thiness when you use it. The first time I tried using a super it was so hard to get in, but when I bought the compact ones they were so much easier to use, not to mention more convenient to carry around!
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By iLOVEASPiRE
By iLOVEASPiRE
On Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:56 PM
Thank you! You helped so much! Haha, I'm only 13, but I was so scared!

By x_Nic_x



On Sun Jun 29, 2008 03:53 AM
^
Good to know
I was hoping this thread might ease the flow of tampon threads popping up, but I've noticed another two have come streaming in... sigh!
Good to know

I was hoping this thread might ease the flow of tampon threads popping up, but I've noticed another two have come streaming in... sigh!
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By twinkletoes08


By twinkletoes08



On Fri Jul 18, 2008 07:13 AM
Hii. Im 14, and i wanna try to use them, but i darnt ask mum, :S Im kinda nervous about using them too,
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By miraclefrmheavn



By miraclefrmheavn




On Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:09 PM
Edited by Rainbws_Watrflls (197101) on 2008-12-11 22:11:09
I just want to say please, please, please, please, do not flush your tampons in toilets. When the tampons get full, they expand and they will clog up your toilets. When I worked at one job I thought someone had stuck a hairbrush or something into a toilet. Upon paging the cleaning people to come investigate, someone had stuck a bloody tampon instead that had expanded clogging the entire toilet. Well it looked like a white brush or something. I did not know. But it was majorly embarrassing and thankfully the cleaning 'man' had a sense of humor!
But goodness grief please do not ever flush a tampon in the toilet.
Great post otherwise. I personally love the OB tampons without the applicators. They expand all around and the fit is really comfortable. I'm using one right now matter a fact. LOL! I should add, I was well into my 20s before using tampons. I would never stop using OB. I like them very much. You can order a free sample online too.
Great post!
But goodness grief please do not ever flush a tampon in the toilet.
Great post otherwise. I personally love the OB tampons without the applicators. They expand all around and the fit is really comfortable. I'm using one right now matter a fact. LOL! I should add, I was well into my 20s before using tampons. I would never stop using OB. I like them very much. You can order a free sample online too.
Great post!
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By as_linden_leaf


On Sun Jan 25, 2009 01:12 AM
My cousin is fifteen, has had her period for about 3 years, and wants to start using tampons. Problem: she's worried about getting 'icky stuff'--like germs and so on 'up there'. Is a quick hand-rinse before she inserts it fine to avoid any problems?
I've always used pads, and so I've realized I don't know. Advise?
I've always used pads, and so I've realized I don't know. Advise?

By Piano_on_Pointe



On Sat Mar 21, 2009 09:56 PM
Washing your hands before inserting a tampon is good hygeine, but isn't necessary. Tampons have a wrapper that are sanitary. So as long as the tampon goes from the freshly opened wrapper to being used, everything will be fine. Now washing your hands AFTER is highly necessary.
Tampons are so much more convinent than pads. It's like you're not even on your period most of the time when you have it in. You really should try them. I started using them on my 3rd period. It took me literally an entire 20 count box of tampons to finally get one in.
Tampons are so much more convinent than pads. It's like you're not even on your period most of the time when you have it in. You really should try them. I started using them on my 3rd period. It took me literally an entire 20 count box of tampons to finally get one in.

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By keepdancingx19
On Tue Mar 24, 2009 09:35 AM
thanks for this post!
very helpfulllll!!!
very helpfulllll!!!

By stripedballerina


On Sun May 23, 2010 07:09 PM
very helpful, but I still have a question.
I recently started wearing tampons, I'm 21 years old and not a virgin, the first time the only problem I had with the tampon was that I could feel it, so I guessed I did not put it far enough, it didn't hurt while inserting or anything, but then a couple of times I experienced problems, like it hurt to put it in, like my vagina was hurting or something , but the strange thing is that I only feel pain sometimes, like this morning I had to throw one away because I couldn't insert it and than I tried again and it got in easily...
so I'm kind of confused, has this happened to anyone else?
I recently started wearing tampons, I'm 21 years old and not a virgin, the first time the only problem I had with the tampon was that I could feel it, so I guessed I did not put it far enough, it didn't hurt while inserting or anything, but then a couple of times I experienced problems, like it hurt to put it in, like my vagina was hurting or something , but the strange thing is that I only feel pain sometimes, like this morning I had to throw one away because I couldn't insert it and than I tried again and it got in easily...
so I'm kind of confused, has this happened to anyone else?

By KeepOnSingin



On Sun May 23, 2010 08:44 PM
^ I had that same problem when I first started using tampons. It's probably painful because you're (subconsciously) tensing up your muscles. Try to relax and you should be good!
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By b3452
By b3452
On Tue May 25, 2010 12:47 AM
I always have trouble with tampons. The first time I used one it went in fine and everything, but I could feel it and it was really uncomfortable, and it was hard to take out. The second time it was really hard to insert for some reason, like there was pressure or something. I made sure to insert it all the way at an angle though, but I could still feel it, and it felt like it was going to fall out when I was dancing. So, I'm not quite sure what I'm doing wrong :/

By cara_dancer


On Fri Oct 22, 2010 12:32 PM
Im 14 and also have trouble inserting tampons :/ sometimes it hurts for some reason even though im relaxing or other times i can feel it and its uncomfortable
any help?

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By RibenaRockstar
By RibenaRockstar

On Mon Mar 21, 2011 04:48 PM
Cara, if I were you I'd just relax a little (easier said than done, I know). Maybe go back to pads for a month or two, and then try again.
I'm here because I finally managed it! I'm one of these weird people who successfully inserted one in their first period, and then I had trouble getting it out, and didn't manage to use one for nearly four and a half years. I think that this summer might just be the summer when I don't have to go on the Pill to stop me having a period =P
I'm here because I finally managed it! I'm one of these weird people who successfully inserted one in their first period, and then I had trouble getting it out, and didn't manage to use one for nearly four and a half years. I think that this summer might just be the summer when I don't have to go on the Pill to stop me having a period =P

By Attitude1407


On Wed Jun 01, 2011 10:05 AM
I should have read these FAQs before trying a tampon for the first time... I'm expecting my period around the time of a performance, in which I wear a white tutu. Not good. I'm hoping not to have to wear a bulky pad either, though, so I thought I'd try combining a tampon and a pantiliner. I don't have my period now but I tried putting in a tampon today so I'd have practice before showtime if I need it, and it HURT. It went in, but I couldn't leave it in because it hurt too much. Is that probably because everything was dry? I also think it may be too big - I wish I'd known about compacts/beginner tampons before I bought the regular ones!
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