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Re: embarrassing ques. re: tampons
From: beth (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 29 Sep 2000 07:10:07 -0500 (CDT)
I had to put up with pads for years because I couldn't insert a tampon.
I thought that there was something wrong with me because I could swear
there wasn't anywhere for a tampon to go, and it hurt to try. Eventually
I had a boyfriend who inserted his finger into me. I was amazed because
I had never been able to. It did hurt and I bled afterward, but the
next time I tried to put in a tampon it worked. Maybe it was just
psychological because I finally knew that it was possible. I don't
recommend u try this of course..just sharing :o)
Definitely start with the skinny "teen" tampons that come with a plastic
applicator (I like playtex best). My best advice is to try sliding the
applicator in an inch or two before you try pushing the plunger. If you
experience a lot of resistence then you are probably aiming in the wrong
direction. If you are uncomfortable and can feel the tampon when you
stand up then you probably didn't get it far enough in and can try
pushing it in further or just start over. I personally have an easier
time inserting one while standing up and squatting a little while aiming
back (not up). Good Luck!
At Sat, 23 Sep 2000, Juana wrote:
>
>I just wanted to add my 2 cents on the tampon insertion dilemma. It
>took me FOREVER to figure it out, but the best advice someone gave me
>was to try insert my finger into my vagina first! After discovering what
>it felt like inside, it was a lot easier to imagine where the tampon was
>going to go, how far in you can actually reach ( I guess I was always
>tryig to keep the tampon near the opening and that was causing
>discompfort) and what it would feel like to put something further
>inside. PLus your finger isn't dry like a tampon and slides in
>easier...hope this helps.
>
>At Fri, 21 Jul 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>
>>It all depends what kind of tampon you are trying to use. Does it have
>>an applicator or not? Applicator is the carton thingy that helps you put
>>it in and then is thrown away. Tampax has applicators. o.b. tampons
>>usually don't. Probably without an applicator is easier.
>>With applicator:
>>Try sitting on the toilet with your knees apart and relax. Figure out
>>where your vagina is. its not the hole from where you pee, but the one
>>further back. Then , if you have an applicator, slowly insert the
>>thicker portion (not the side from where the string is comming out) into
>>your vagina. hold on with one hand to the tampon at the end of the
>>thicker portion. (you might need to use the other hand to spread the
>>lips to get to the opening) then, with the same hand that you are
>>holding a tampon, slowly push the "plunger" into the tampon. MAKE SURE
>>YOU ARE NOT LETTING GO OF THE TAMPON TO AVAID PUSSING IT IN> once the
>>plunger goes all the way into the thicker section, just pull the
>>applicator our, the tampon should stay in and a sting should be sticking
>>out.
>>If your tampon does not have an applicator, then all you have to do is
>>unpackage it from the wrapper, make a little indent on the side where
>>the string is, then put it on you finger and inser the finger with the
>>tampon into the opening. Don't worry, it will not go too far. Once you
>>feel that you have put it all the way in, just take out your finger, and
>>you should once again just see the string and not feel the tampon.
>>
>>hope this helps.
>>julia
>>
>>At Fri, 21 Jul 2000, Aim wrote:
>>>
>>>I have an embarrassing question regarding tampons..how do you put one
>>>in? I have been unsuccessful every time I've tried and the litte cartoon
>>>drawings don't help a bit. The problem is, I'm not quite sure where it
>>>goes..how to find the proper place. I don't have a female to ask this
>>>question, so I appreciate your help. Thank you.
>
>--
>Juana Maria
>
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