what is the limit age for a girl to use a tampon???
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Okay well, two things.  First is, yes, technically from the first period you can use them.  I used them from about age 14.  However.  There are certain things that make it easier.  I was into gymnastics and horseback riding which will naturally stretch the hymen (the opening to the vagina in a virgin) and so it wasn't difficult.  For virgins who do not perform any sort of exercise (and that can also be sexual petting which involves insertion of finger into vagina) that opens the hymen a little.  If not, you may find it difficult.  There are tampons for teens that are slimmer and smaller that you can buy.  The best thing to do is, WHEN YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH TRYING, buy a teen starter pack, read the instructions and attempt a few times.  Eventually you'll see how it works.  If you are worried about it or you belong to some religion that forbids such things, well, leave it till it is acceptable.  If you are on a swim team or other sports where a pad just won't work, it will be necessary.  It's not that bad, they are very comfortable when you know how to use them.  Please just don't leave them in for longer than 4 hours, you could get toxic shock syndrome.
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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.
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Not at all...you dont have to worry about that...its a natural thing and the body takes its own time...most girls begin around 11-16 a year younger a couple of years younger or older is also fine.The trouble is if you get it way before you should like 8 or so ...thats unhealthy...plus...after 18 you must consult a doctor.\nBefore that jsut relax and enjoy the kindness nature is bestowing upon you.\nHAHA...That was a joke but yes periods are uncomfortable and painful at times.
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Yes, you can still use tampons if you're a virgin....and no, it doesn't hurt if you know where to put it. Once it's in, you don't even know it's there. The only evidence is the small string that's there so you can remove it later, and that's virtually unnoticeable. \n\nIt's all in the technique, really... I've found that it's easiest to insert a tampon if you're sitting on the toilet with your legs wide apart, which relaxes the muscles in your pelvic area. The other trick is to remember to go up and back, towards the center of your body, because that's the direction of the vagina.  \n\nIt's also wise to use the lowest absorbency that will control your flow...using a tampon that's too absorbent will make it harder to get it out.
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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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Keep the lines of communication open.  Be purposeful but be certain not to judge.  Yes - God yes! - it's her age... 13-14 are the worst for girls.
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These instructions should make first time tampon insertion easier:\n\n\nFirst, look at the tampon. The larger outer tube that holds the tampon itself at the very end is the top – this is the part that is inserted into the vagina. Think – top = tampon. The thinner inside tube is the one where the string is showing. This is the inner or bottom tube – the part that is used to push the tampon in. \nWash your hands. Stand or sit in a comfortable position. Sit on the toilet with your legs apart and lean slightly forward, or try standing with your knees slightly bent. Standing with one foot up on the tub also works for some girls. Most of the time, you'll end up putting in a tampon while you're on the toilet – so that's a good place to start. \n\nLook at the tampon applicator again – you'll see some ridges, this is the finger grip, on the larger tube. With the thumb and middle finger of one hand, hold the applicator lightly on the outer insertion tube at the grip location, with the larger outer tube facing up toward your body and the thinner inner tube pointing down toward the floor. \n\nWith your other hand, gently separate the folds of skin around the vaginal opening. Put the tip of the larger outer tube of the tampon applicator in the opening of the vagina. Are you still breathing?! Don't forget to! It helps you stay relaxed.\n\nThe vagina slants upward and toward the back. So, aim the tampon toward a point low on the small of your back (the curved area of your lower back). Now, take a deep breath, let it out, and relax. Then gently push the larger, outer tube of the applicator into the vagina. Stop when your thumb and middle finger are touching the vaginal opening. \nNOTE: For flushable (cardboard) applicator tampons, ease in the applicator by slightly twisting or rotating it from side to side. Don't twist a plastic applicator, this slides in best when pushed straight in at the proper angle.\n\n\nNext, put your index finger (or a finger on the other hand) at the end of the inner, thinner tube (where the cord comes out). Push this inner tube slowly until it's completely inside the larger tube. This pushes the tampon out of the applicator and into your vagina. Move your finger from the end so that the string hangs free. Keep your thumb and middle finger on the outer tube grip.\n\nNow, holding the tubes (that are now inside each other) firmly but gently remove them from the vagina. (The cardboard tubes can be flushed away.) (IF USING TAMPAX PEARL PLASTIC OR TAMPAX COMPAK, DO NOT FLUSH THE PLASTIC APPLICATOR OR WRAPPER.) Place the used plastic applicator back into the discreet wrapper or wrap it in toilet paper and throw it in the trash.) If the tampon is in correctly, you shouldn't feel it at all. If it feels uncomfortable, it's probably not placed far enough into your vagina. The uncomfortable feeling comes from the tampon rubbing against the muscle at the opening of the vagina. If this happens, remove the tampon and use a fresh one, trying to insert it a little deeper into the vagina.\n\nTo remove a tampon, relax your muscles. Slowly and gently pull the removal string downward at the same angle you used to insert the tampon. Don’t worry about the string – it’s securely sewn throughout the tampon. If you feel discomfort while removing the tampon, it probably means you didn’t need to change it because it hadn’t absorbed enough yet. You may either want to wear a tampon longer next time or use a lower absorbency.
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Ok, so you have used a pleasure toy, is that it? No, your mom won't be able to tell. \n\nBut maybe try the tampon yourself - with the easy applicators most come with, you can probably figure it out yourself without your mom's help.
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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.
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It all depends on your preference.  Many women prefer the discreteness of a tampon and also because it is not bulky like a pad.  Also if you have heavy periods, a tampon is better as your aren't changing it as much.\nPersonally I have always prefered tampons because of heavy period- with a pad I would probably be changing it every 10-15 min compared to 2 hours with a tampon.  To me pads have always been uncomfortable and they stick terrible to underwear, and make me itchy.
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it varies - depends mostly on how quickly your body matures.  Some have their period as young as 10 and others don't get one until they are sixteen or seventeen.
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I will try to explain this the best i can. With a tampon you should seriously get one with an applicator and read the directions on the box. Take the applicator, insert it into the vagina and oush out the tampon into your canal. Then if you can feel it youve done it wrong so you can either start over with a new tampon or try to adjust it with either your finger (clean of course) or the applicator. Then dispose of the applicator. Try going to www.beinggirl.com and looking for tampon tips.
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ABOUT OVER 18 OR SO. YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT!!!
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Start with pads and then try tampons when you are ready. Start with the junior absorbancy smooth plastic aplicator as they are easier to insert. Once you get the hang of it tampons are a lot more comfy to wear. Like anything else it does take a little practice to get it in the right spot. Oh, and you don't need to worry about it getting stuck too far in...that is absolutely impossible! Good Luck!
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it depends on the maturaty of the woman/girl but probably around 20-24
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According to me age is not a big factor, as far as you know your limits its fine,even if you are above 18 you have to drink within your limits, and if you consume above that then you can land up in trouble, no matter what your age is.\nAbove 18 is considered in the sense that they are a bit mature and know their limits.\nEven doctor say that if you are limiting yourself to 1 or 2 pegs then it will not harm the body.
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How do you insert a tampon?\n\nYou may be worried and nervous about using your first tampon. Talk to your mom or a friend who has used tampons. It is important to first learn how to use a tampon and then, just relax! The more you relax, the easier the insertion will be. When you are nervous, your muscles tense up, making insertion even harder. For your first time, you may want to try using a tampon when your menstrual flow is heavy; this should allow the tampon to glide in more easily. Choose the smallest size tampon for the first time. By following these simple guidelines, and those that come with your package of tampons, your first experience with tampons should be easy.\n\nSit or stand in a comfortable position. Some women prefer to place one leg on the toilet seat or tub, while others prefer to squat down. After you find a position that is most comfortable for you, hold the tampon with the fingers that you write with. Hold the middle of the tampon, at the spot where the smaller, inner tube inserts into the larger, outer tube. Make sure the string is visible and pointing away from your body.\n\n\nWith your other hand, open the labia (the folds of skin around the vaginal opening) and position the tampon in the vaginal opening.\n\n\nGently push the tampon into the opening, aiming for the small of your back. Stop when your fingers touch your body and the applicator, or outer tube, is completely inside the vagina.\n\n\nOnce the applicator or outer tube is inside of you, use your index finger to push the inner tube (the tube where the removal string is connected) through the outer tube.\n\n\nOnce the inner tube is all the way in, use your thumb and middle finger to remove the applicator or outer tube. Make sure that the string hangs outside of the vaginal opening. Later, in order to remove a tampon, just pull downward on the removal string. \nIf the tampon is inserted correctly, you should not feel it. If you feel uncomfortable in any way, you may have inserted the tampon incorrectly or the tampon may not be placed far enough into the vagina. If this occurs, just remove the tampon and start again with a new tampon. Remember that practice makes perfect. If you don't get it on the first try, your second try will most likely be successful. Instead of getting frustrated and giving up, relax and try again!