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there is no age limit or number of periods you need to use a tampon. i used one the very first time when i was only 13, just use a junior or light flow tampon your first time. i was very scared to use them and dont forget really embarrased but i accomplished it by just say to myself "tampons are normal many girls use them" and just thinking about how much more comfortabe tampons would be than a pad. you may have to practice a few times but you'll get the hang of it, and after a few uses you'll get used to it. here is a site that helped me the first time i had my period plannedparenthood and search tampons.com. p.s. dont listen to the guy telling you to lose your verginity and "popping your cherry" you should wait until you are married for sometning like that. i hoped my advice helped! :)

It's totally normal to be scared to try tampons. I was twelve when I first tried to use tampons (it's not true that you need to be a certain magic age to use them--you just need to have a period) and for 3 years I couldn't get them in because it hurt too much. This is totally normal for most girls who haven't used tampons because their hymens aren't broken yet. In case you're not sure what it is, it's this little sheet of membrane in your cervix--where you stick the tampon. You may need to "break" your hymen open, some hymens break more easily than others.. this usually happens from using the tampon, having sex, or it breaks on it's own. The "breaking" of the hymen can be a bit painful, so that's probably why it's hurting you to put a tampon in. It won't cause any damage to you when it breaks though.

Don't try and force it open if it's hurting too much, I know you probably want to be rid of pads as fast as possible though. I didn't start using tampons till I was 15, I got my period when I was 10.

My advice is to just try to put a tampon in once every time you get your period. Force it a bit but stop when it hurts. (are you using the slim Junior sizes? Don't try anything bigger till you can put those in). Eventually you'll be maxi-free!

im younger than 16 and i use tampons, they dont hurt,unless u put them wrong, they feel weird @ first,but u forget about them

I use them. Only when I'm going out, cause I forget to change them when I'm
Home. Change them every 5 hours or you can get TSS, which can kill you.

I'm so scared too. I mean..I'm 18 and i still haven't gathered the courage to try tampons because I'm so afraid of TSS. I hate pads and they stop me from doing what I want so... idk. can't get over the fear.

I feel the exact same way! I am so freaked out of tampons! I have only used pads and they are really annoying, but dont think my hymen is broken yet! I am so scared!

Maybe you are trying to insert them in your anus?

not if your on heavy flow, it will hurt really bad if you dont have enough blood.. ick.

A YO IT DONT HURT DONT B SCARED CAUSE THEIR AINT NOTHING TO B SCARED OF IM ONLY 14 AND I USE THEM!

Would a super applicator tampon with a lubricating coat of KY Jelly inserted up the rectum be enough to shut him up. If no, arrange for the whole box

Use pads, they have ANGEL wings!

Girl, you are totally normal, i remember being very scared. But just try it and after a few times it will be totally comfortable. I don't know what that person was talking about you have to be 16, but it's really whenever you feel ready. Good Luck!

...im 13 and i use them...they dont hurt...unless ur pushing them in the wrong way.....other then that its all fine

Tampons shouldn't hurt -- if they do, you need to get thinner tampons.

Tampons are essentially densely packed plugs of cotton wool. The worst that you'll feel is discomfort. The use of an applicator may make things easier. I think the first thing to do is to get familiar with your private regions when you're having a wash - you will then be more comfortable with how tampons should be getting in there...

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what is a tampon?

IF YOU ARE THAT FUCKING WORRIED BUY MAXI PADS AND GET YOUR CHERRY POPPED SO IT IS AN EASIER EXPIRIENCE BY THE WAY WHEN YOU DO IT, DO IT ON THE RAG, WITH YOU PET OR ....SOMETHING

Generally tampons aren't to be used until a girl is at least 16.
Also, It shouldn't hurt as long as you insert it right. It didn't hurt but it was a weird feeling until I got used to it.