The Truth About Tampons

Too scared to shift to the seemingly scary world of tampons? Have no fear. Read on to get the real deal on wearing tampons!

What are they made of?
Tampons are made of soft cotton that’s pressed together, forming a cylindrical shape that’s inserted into the opening of the vagina. They come in different sizes and absorbencies — for your first time, it’s best to use the smallest sized tampon available.

Can tampons make me lose my virginity?
No. you only lose your virginity when you’ve had sexual intercourse. People think that when your hymen breaks, your virginity is gone. It’s good to that the hymen stretches naturally. Menstrual fluid wouldn’t be released if it weren’t for the hymen stretching.

Can a tampon get lost inside my body?
No. it stays in your vagina and has nowhere else to go but there. Your vagina is only 3-5 inches long. It’s connected to the uterus through your cervix, which is smaller than the head of a pin, so it’s impossible for the tampon to all the way form your vagina to your uterus.

Can tampons stop my menstrual flow?
No. Tampons absorb the tissue and blood that comes from your uterus during your monthly period. It isn’t related to the fluid that flows from your uterine cavity. When you start leaking, it means your tampon’s absorbed more fluid than it can take. Tampons can’t slow down the rate of flow, or stop your period altogether.

Is it okay to use tampons that have deodorants in them?
Tampons that use deodorant scents make use of certain chemicals that could cause allergic reactions. It’s smart to stay away from these scented tampons — remember that the tampon stays inside you, so scents are really rendered useless when you use a tampon.

Do I have to take my tampon out every time I use the bathroom?
No. Your tampon stays inside you when you have to pee.

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This goes in where??

If the the thought of slipping in that tampons for the first time fazes you, don’t worry. Here are a few guidelines to make tampon insertion less difficult than it seems.

1. Relax! The more nervous you are, the more tense your muscles become, the harder it will be for you to insert your tampon.
2. The easiest way to get a tampon in is during your heaviest-flow day.
3. Use a safe lubricant like K-Y jelly to help ease the tampons in. Don’t use petroleum jelly — it isn’t safe for vaginal use. Using tampons with rounded, rather than flat ends, also makes insertion a lot easier.
4. You can try using a tampon one of two ways — sitting on the toilet or standing up. If you decide to do it standing up, raise on leg higher than the other, try puttng one foot up on the bathtub’s rim.
5. Open your vagina opening with one hand, while holding the applicator with the other hand (if you’re a leftie, use the left; if you’re a rightie, use the right).With your thumb and middle finger, point the applicator into your vagina towards the small of your back. The tube in the middle should be pointing in the opposite direction, away from your body.
6. Gently push the small end of the applicator into your vagina. It’s supposed to disappear completely in the larger tube. Release the small tube and the string dangle.
7. Pull the two tubes out together gently. Dispose of the applicator.
8. When it’s time to remove the tampon, gently pull the string and forward.