Im a virgin. Can I wear Tampons?
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Yes,as long as you know where to put it.Also make sure you use the appropriate absorption.Use regulars if you are lightly flowing & supers for a heavier flow.You need to use them this way to avoid Toxic Shock Syndrom.  Be Blessed!  Monica
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Your period will not be consistent for about a year or two, so you shouldn't worry if you have a heavy period, but the definition of a heavy period would probably be changing a tampon every 30 minutes and it is a Super.  That is heavy, but heavy is really anything that you are not used to and you need to give it some time before you know that info.  You will know when to change your tampon when you wipe and see a little red on the TP, or at least this is how I did it, but don't leave the same tampon in for too long as you can get bacterial infections because the bacteria will adhere to the tampon if it is not soaking up blood.  You will figure it out with experience, and yes, you can sleep with a tampon in, just make sure that during the peak of you period, the 2nd or 3rd day when it is the heaviest, wear a tampon to fit your flow.  I know this all sounds weird, but really, it will come to you.  Oh, I am saying tampons because that it all I wear, but didn't start my period til I was 15 and I was a virgin  and assuming you are too, and it was uncomfortable to wear tampons cause I didn't know my body well enough to figure out how to insert them.  Also, if the hymen is not broken, the tampon might not insert as well or it will hurt.  You can tell when to change your pad and I would do this often as they can create a smell cause they are worn outside of the body.   sorry, It has been a long time since I have had to think about a first period, but I wish you the best.
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I had the same problem when I first used tampon. I used to apply pads before that.First 2/3 times of using Tampons were quite uncomfortable for me. The trick is you have to insert the 1st part of the tampon into your vagina until the wavy part of the stick. Then you hold the wavy part of the tampon with one hand and press the 2nd part ( which remains outside the vagina ). You may find that its not being inserted , you then press it with left-right and upward pressure. Once it has reached to the first part, you pull out both the parts. one string will be hanging from your vagina which is to pull out the tampon when you need to change.\n\nYou don't have to change the tampon  when you go to toilet. The tampon remains inside your vagina. So you can loo without changing it. You have to change tampon in every 4 hours. \n\nIts great for working girls. You can wear tight cloths, swim with tampon. Its comfortable once you get used to it.
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beingirl.com i have had mine for 3 years this month and i used this site from the begning and they can tell you tips. and you can get free pads and tampons and they will send you coupns to go with the ones, there are these things you can fill out and find out what kind of pads and tampons you need and they will tell you how to use them. and since you just started i will tell you that tampons are gods gift to women, try them at lest for a whole box and if you never wear them again that is fine but if you do it right they will be comfterble and people will try to tell you that they hurt but they dont (if you do it right)!!\nwell Good luck with being a woman ( i know it sucks!)
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You can sleep with a tampon. Just make sure you put a new one in before you go to sleep and make sure that it's right for your flow, meaning that if you bleed heavy, make sure it's going to hold it all. I don't mean to sound gross, but sometimes you need a maximum strength one to make sure you don't leak while you are sleeping.
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Tampons do not hurt, and they are not at all uncomfortable, though sometimes girls are a little bit uncomfortable with the idea of inserting them at first.\n\nOne way to get past your fear of using a tampon, is to become better acquainted with yourself.  Some time when you are not on your period, but before your next period, and when you have some time to be alone, take a few minutes to explore and see what the whole area is about.  This is something that is essential for any girl.  \n\nGet comfortable, use a hand mirror, and with your other hand spread yourself open and look around.  It is not dirty, or ugly, or wrong in any way, it is your body, you should know what it is about and how it works.  When you are comfortable, slip a finger inside a few inches.\n\nNext time you have a period, you will be ready to give a tampon a try, and will have a good idea what sort of experience to expect.  It is different, but it is not bad.  Honestly a tampon is WAY better than a pad ever was.  Don’t feel bad if you don’t get it quite right the first few times you try it – it can take a bit of practice.  Just keep trying until you get it right.  When it is right you won’t be able to feel it at all.\n\nUsing a tampon with an applicator is easier at first, but I think the OB without the applicator is easier, more comfy to put in, and much better for the environment.  You will have to pick for yourself.\n\nWhich ever one you get, follow the instructions on the box, and do not leave it in for longer than the instructions say is safe.
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No, you are still a virgin. Now some people think that you lose your virginity if your hymen is broken.. but if that was the case then I lost my virginity when I was twelve thanks to my first period(tampon)! So I personally do not see how using a toy would make it to where you are no longer a virgin. It's just a form of masturbation... Guys don't lose their virginity when they play with themselves, do they?! :)\n\nSorry I was a little personal... And in some peoples eyes graphic... But it's just my opinion and experience speaking! :)
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You can wear a pad and a tampon at the same time, there is nothing wrong with that.  An alternative is to wear a tampon and a pantiliner, which is smaller than a pad.\n\nSometimes tampons leak, even if you insert them correctly.  So if you don't wear something else with it just make sure to monitor how you are feeling 'down there.'
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My word, such suggestions! Especially that one about not  having your period if you're in the water. What nonsense! Yes, using a tampon is a good thing, changing it as soon as you can after swimming to prevent any of the bacteria from the water from entering you and maybe causing some problems. There's a diagram on the box of tampons, showing you how to do it. You might get the angle wrong the first time, but you'll get it right with practice. You might ask your doctor about this too, as you might have different health concerns than most people. But, from my own experience, I've went swimming lots of times with a tampon and had no problems. Going without would be very messy, especially if you couldn't get somewhere right away to change. Hope you have fun. <*)))><
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I use Always pads, but everyone I know says tampons are better.  Don't let people pressure you, use whatever you think feels comfortable.
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hey. okay. i was 16 when i first tried a tampon and it didnt hurt just because i really really didnt want it to. i have to say that i wasnt a virgin when i used it for the first time. if you are a virgin, then putting in the tampon will rip your tissue ( cherry) so it might hurt a little bit. i really recommend the pearl in the Jr. or light size. they are very thin so it will be easier to get in. heres an easy position for you to try. put one leg on top of the toilet seat and then spread your legs ( bend your knees) this will open up that area so it wont be too tight and might help the tampon go in easier. good luck, its not an easy thing to do at first, so bring a few tampons in the bathroom with you, in case you dont get it on the first or second try.
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Yes it is okay to use a tampon when your going swimming. Iv'e done the same thing your wondering about and it was fine with me but just make sure to brings extra's just in case. But i think it will be fine. Because i went swimming with a friend and i wore one in the pool and nothing came out and everything was great.
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OF COURSE! I have 3 young daughters....well teenagers...just use a tampon.it will not take your virginity either (another question I've been asked by one of my girls)After swimming make sure you change your tampon as soon as you can.This will help minimize getting an infection.  Peace!
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Tampax Lites are good for someone who hasn't used tampons before. But it is a good idea to ask your mom for her advice, if possible.
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DON'T MESS UP MY BODY'S SYSTEM\nJUST WEAR GOOD PROTECTION LIKE TAMPONS AND/OR PADS
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you can wear any color of pants you want if you are wearing a tampon. if only using pads, i would watch very closely.
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Yes, you can definitely use a tampon and still be a virgin. But first let me clear something up: a virgin is someone who has not had sexual intercourse. So being a virgin is not related to tampon use. However, since you are a virgin, your hymen (the thin membrane that partially covers and protects the opening to your vagina) may still be intact. Or, it may have been torn or stretched when you were a kid by bike riding, sliding down the banister, gymnastics, etc. The tampon just enters the vagina through the same opening the menstrual blood leaves the vagina, so it doesn't affect the hymen. If it is still intact, you may break or stretch it to allow the tampon in. This should not be painful or traumatic, and it doesn't have any affect on your virginity. Hope this clears things up for you.