can u sleep with a tampon in??
548665
You can, but you shouldn't.  \n\nIf you leave a tampon in for too long you can develop something called Toxic Shock Syndrome. This disease can be prevented by not leaving a tampon in for more than 8 hours before changing it.
949582
I'm not entirely sure why you would want to do that.\nTampons are not very healthy as it is, but I understand their convenience where our menstral cycle is concerned. But I would not want to use them if I didn't have my period. ANything inserted into your body for any long period of time is not a good thing. And if you forget and leave it in more than a day, you could end up very very sick indeed.
1156351
Yes, as long as she still has the tampon inside of her.
717366
i wouldnt be scared to use them, there are risks, but that happens to so very very few that i wouldnt be worried.  just dont ever leave them in for hours and hours at a time, change them frequently to reduce those risks, sleeping through the night isnt gonna hurt you.  if it hurts when you put it in, its probably not in far enough.  i think this happens to everyone the first time, your probably afraid its gonna get lost in there, believe me theres nowhere for it to go, dont worry, just make sure that the applicator is completely in first and then do the rest then it should be ok.  and everything is awkward at first, but youll get used to it.  and if you are ever afraid that it might leak or anything you can always still wear pantyliners just in case, or if its in the beginning and your gonna be in class for awhile, have a pad on too, just to make sure that nothings going anywhere, it never can hurt.
11296
Well i would put a towel under you while your sleeping so theres less of a chance of leaking onto the sheets! Wear a tampon and a pad. That works better than just wearing one or the other. Also wear regular underwear not thongs or strings that way the pad stays on better and does'nt shift around while your sleeping. Seeing a doctor may help also.
660321
Its unlikely to have anything to do with sex.\n\nSome women have very short vaginal length and thus there isnt good room for a tampon. Also some women - and myself included in this - have a slightly different hip and pelvic angle, which causes the tampon to want to slide forward. With my hip angles I'm more likely to have them slip during the day when I'm walking than at night when I'm laying down. \n\nIt is unlikely she will ever get a tampon to stay in place correctly and should consider either pads or "cups" (menses cup) to use in place of a tampon if they cause her problems.
516617
I would go ahead and introduce her to it and at least present the option.  Tampons are bad for the environment, bad for your wallet and I believe, bad for your health!  It does not make sense to me to put a paper product in your body that absorbs not only your period, but the necessary moisture as well!  (not to mention the bleach issue...)  I wish that I had found the Diva when I was that age.
1111376
It is very safe to swim with a tampon- there is no risk of infection.  Besides tampons you can also pick up Insteads from your local drug store-  it is like a menstrual cup, to collect the blood and tissue.
408425
you can wear any color of pants you want if you are wearing a tampon. if only using pads, i would watch very closely.
534564
Only one rule: Wear a tampon and change it when necessary.  Otherwise, you can do what you want and don't be embarrassed if you are a little bloated because you are menstral and its all only natural and out of our control
871144
Well, I solve this problem by wearing two overnight pads and overlapping them when necessary. Sometimes it's not even that it's because the flow is all that heavy, just that gravity pulls it down your crack and makes it go everywhere. Tampon with a pad is good too.
739009
Check out the links below they have some good information, and diagrams to assist you in understanding how to insert a tampon.\n\nGood luck
491785
You're guess is as good as mine. Why wear a pad at all when you can wear a tampon instead?
1085987
i like tampons a lot more. its not as messy and you don't have to worry so much about it going through to your pants. also, they're easier to hide.
797538
Look, I know that you are scared but I have really great news!!! I am 21 years old. Ok, I started my period when I was 9-actually on my 9th birthday! I wouldn't put a tampon in for so long because of the same reason! I was so scared---The best thing to do is go and get this: the PLAYTEX LIGHTS!!! they are really small and they have plastic applicators which does make a difference. Another thing to remember is once you put it in, you don't fill it!!! You have to understand this, all you are doing is pushing a plastic applicator with cotton in it up a "canal"(blocking blood), once you push the bottom of the applicator from the bottom up and pull the plastic part out, you will have a string, you will not even notice that string or the tampon and every 4 hours, when you first start, pull that string out, wipe and re-apply another tampon. Later you can wait longer. Honestly do you really think that women walk around feeling discomfort all the time??? We have other problems and your period should always be the least of those. Another thing to remember: unless you want to where pads that make you feel like you are wearing diapers and wondering if you will bleed through, or even hear it when you walk I would really consider going for it. Remember 90% of women wear tampons, it's a natural thing. You will have more discomfort and problems from men than a tampon!!! If you have any more questions or need anything you can e-mail me @ a_d_dubose@yahoo.com or sonnygirl0303@yahoo.com. And I could even give you my number if you'd like. ENJOY your life!
722089
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.'
1123725
There are tampons made especially for teens now. The very slender and easy to insert. Make sure to use them together with a maxi pad, though, because if you are flowing heavy they often aren't enough protection.\n\nGet the thin, overnight pads with wings (extra long too, if you can find them). Wear 2 if you need it. Bring lots of extras with you so you can change often and feel fresh thoughout the wedding and reception.\n\nIf you want to try something different there are menstrual cups available (in Canada we have "Instead"). They come in a package of 6, and each one looks just like a diaphragm (contraceptive device). The instructions on how to insert it is on there as well. Again, use it with a pad to be sure that no leaks occur.\n\nIn case a leak happens remember that the best way to get rid of blood is to soak it immediately in ice water. You could rub an ice cube on the spot if you needed to. You could also bring a darker colored shawl, just in case of an accident and that way you could cover your backside and still go on with the evening even if you got a small stain.\n\nIf I were you, I would try to use the teen size tampons with the thin, overnight size pads and bring a shawl just in case.\n\nGood luck!