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headspun222 · 07-16-2003, 02:03 PM

ive had my period for a few years now and i cant seem to put in a tampon. ive tried relaxing, reading the box, sitting different ways. any ideas?

DanaJ · 07-16-2003, 02:52 PM

Are you dry when you try to put one in? It can be painful and difficult to put a tampon in if the area is dry.

mlgable · 07-16-2003, 09:27 PM

Try using the ones without an applicator. You should be able to guide it in quite easily with your finger. Remember that the tampon needs to be inserted at an angle as your vagina does not go straight up but rather angles back.

happy go lucky · 07-17-2003, 10:55 AM

A LOT OF YOUNG LADIES FIND THAT NAPKINS OR PADS ARE MORE SUITABLE, WHY STICK WITH A TAMPON IF IT HURTS OR IS UNCOMFORTABLE. I'M I GUY, BUT I DO CARE HOW OTHERS FEEL.

MuSIcGiRl0412 · 07-17-2003, 01:13 PM

Here is some advice from someone who has been through the exact same thing. DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT TRY TO FORCE THE TAMPON IN!! You could rip your hymen in a way it isn't supposed to be ripped. I had the same problem and I went to my OBGYN and it turned out that my hymen wasn't broken all the way yet and it was preventing the tampon from going in. Also, you may have a thick or strong hymen. Don't worry though, it's not a big deal. You go to the gyno and get a hymenectomy. It's a minor surgery where they remove your hymen and within two weeks, depending on the results of your surgery, you should be good as new. They usually have you come in a few days before your period starts, and during the period you are about to have, you DO NOT where tampons. However, during your following period you may. This is what I know and I hope it helps. I strongly recommend talking everything through with a doctor first. I wouldn't want anything bad to happen. Good luck, and if you want anymore information just ask cuz I'd be happy to help.
~*Kayla*~