Question for the girls re:tampons
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Hi! I've got a problem that's bugging me, and I'd really appreciate some advice - I'm having BIG trouble trying to insert tampons! I've tried and tried for a good few months now, and I just can't get the sodding things in! :mad: I'm desperate to use tampons as I hate towels, so if any of you girlies on here can give me some tips I'd be really grateful! Thanks!
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are you using the applicator types. I can only use them if they have an applicator, and tapax compac is the best as they 'glide' in smoother than the cardboard ones.
I'd kind of perch myself over the loo, sort of squatting, you know if you went into a public loo and hover over the seat, that position, breathe and then push them in sort of pushing it towards your lower back,
i could only use these after i had lost my virginity for some reason, i couldnt insert them before that, it hurt like hell,
I hope this helps
http://www.boots.com/shop/product_details.jsp?productid=1013704
If you want to go non applicators these are prob the best to begin with
are the lillets ones that come in lubricant packs if they still make them.
If not then get some lubricant and slip a bit round the tip of the tampon and ease it in.
It took me ages like 2 years to be able to insert them and now I'm all mooncupped up so once you start you'll be fine its just getting that first one in I don't even use towels anymore.
This is a bit like the time a friend couldn't use them, I had to shout instructions through the door for her, so funny!
omg thats just reminded me of when i was at college. we were all due to do some residential work with the disabled and the year above us told us that we would have to help with their tampons (in and out)! i was so gullible in\those days!
Use a brand with an applicator.
Smear a little KY Jelly on the applicator
Lie on your back with your feet together, close to your bottom, knees up, then relax your knees so they come down as far as possible.
Use your finger to locate the 'opening'.
Messy, but slid your finger in first, then remove.
Insert the applicator.
It gets easier after the first few attempts.
If you can't, then you could have vaginitis - involuntary spasm of the vagina. This isn't unusual or perminant. Or, if you are a virgin, your hymen is intact.
Basically if a baby can come out, a tampon can go in, but it might take a bit of practice.
If you still can't, console yourself with the fact you won't get toxic shock symdrome. Leave it till next month, then try again.
Sorry, the mention of KY Jelly reminds me of Billy Connolly and his parody of the Village People's hit In The Navy, called In the Brownies.
Cue Connolly wearing a Brownie's uniform dancing around to the tune and singing...
#It's O-K-Y Worry?
(I'll now kindly leave you all in peace. )
Get a mooncup!
I started off gradually, using mini ones until i was confident - and then worked my way up to larger ones.
I tend to just squat in the bathroom slightly and insert.
I have to say that i struggle at the very end of my period as i am 'drier'. I tend to use a towel then ... if i really have too as i hate them. Its like having a duvet in your knickers.
I think you should keep trying. Towels are absolutely vile and so inconvenient whereas tampons work really well: you can just get on with everything as normal. And don't be scared to push it in really hard - don't worry, you won't damage yourself and it won't hurt the second time!
http://www.lil-lets.com/products/extra-comfort/
Not use them before though so dont know if theyre any good.
Incidentally I'm 32 and a mother of three and still can't use the bloody applicator ones - I've found lil-lets the easiest (sometimes the cheaper ones can be a bit harder to insert too...)
They are ok not that great I still think its easier to learn with an applicator.
Make sure you check the use by dates on those the pack i bought was a very short use by date don't know whether that was because of the lube or just the shop was selling them off close to the date.