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MUSICisLOVE: 1 year ago via iPhone

Is it ok for very young girls to use tampons ? Does it hurt? Is there a best kind? Any advice?

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rayangel07: 1 year ago

If they are really young, its probably better to start out with pads, just because they are new with periods, and they cant be forgetting about having a tampon in, and leaving it, then bacteria can set in, and possibly kill them. So pads will be a starting learner, but after a while, sure there is no problem with using tampons =]

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JackieLynn: 1 year ago

No

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LisaDip: 1 year ago via iPhone

Wait till ur in hs

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neighborlady: 1 year ago via iPhone

If you are old enough to have your period you are old enough to use a tampon. Purchase a brand like Playtex, Tampax Pearl, or Kotex with a plastic applicator in a junior or regular size for starters. That will just be easier. The directions that come with the box are very good, follow them. Some young girls hesitate to use tampons because they get told things about it affecting their virginity. That's not true. Virginity is about consensual sex between adults it has nothing to do with tampons.

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Cthompson11509: 1 year ago

And you can't be stressed, it will make it more complicated

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hh25: 1 year ago

Right away start out with pads.. not gonna lie it hurt me right away the first couple times. Just stay relaxed and it'll get easier to use them and you won't even notice they're in.

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jcampbell: 1 year ago

It depends on your age and whether or not you feel ready. I got my period when I was 11, and didn't use a tampon until I was 16. If a pad will suffice - just use a pad. When you feel ready - there are small and slender "starter" tampons on the market with smooth plastic applicators. Playtex is good. But don't be in too much of a hurry about it. Take your time and experiment when you feel comfortable about it.

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chclark: 1 year ago via iPhone

Use the tamped pearl they are the best- start with an extremely light days and when you are comfortable with those, work your way up to one that will cover for your flow.

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nnillehcar: 1 year ago

I've always used tampons and I started at 12, they are way more convenient

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hannahlyn17: 1 year ago

I'm 13 and don't wear tampons and lots of people say you have to wait till you have sex and I'm not a virgin and still don't where them so I say maybe 18

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ILuvMyHusband: 1 year ago via iPhone

Really? 13? Wow. Be careful ok?

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hannahlyn17: 1 year ago

Be careful about what?

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ILuvMyHusband: 1 year ago via iPhone

I was trying not to get all "motherly" on you. But since you asked... I meant be careful because you are having sex already and are barely even a teenager! You are only 13 years old child! While it's completely natural for you to like boys at your age, even if "sex" is a natural thing, you are not old enough nor mature enough by any means to be active. It doesn't matter how mature you may be, you are never mature enough at 13 to handle the responsibility of a child nor would you be ok getting a STD, would you?! It's insane that you are already sexually active because you are never going to appreciate why two people ( of the right age and maturity) come together as one. Especially if by the time you are grown and you've already shared the most precious gift you can give, to multiple people. You aren't doing yourself any favors at all by putting yourself in the position you are by giving yourself away when you can't even contemplate what it's truly supposed to bring in your life. You flat out are not capable of truly saying that you know what it's about and that it's anything good for you to be doing. Regardless of what you may think, it's wrong to be active at your age and I really hope that your parents aren't allowing this to happen. If so, shame on them. If not, I feel sorry for all of you. When you end up pregnant or with an STD, you'll wish you would have just enjoyed being a CHILD. Sorry if this ticks you off. But I really feel sorry for you.

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hannahlyn17: 1 year ago

Its not a regular thing for me to be sexually active it was once.. Your acting like I continue to do it but I don't! And my parents know

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ILuvMyHusband: 1 year ago via iPhone

I'm not acting like anything honey. You're 13... Bottom line is you put on here that you're not a virgin, again, you're only 13... Any way you look at it, it's wrong. You should have been taught better than what you are. I've got 2 girls of my own. So... I'm not just writing this to write it. Save yourself a lot of problems and don't do it again until your old enough to handle what comes with it.

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britt05: 1 year ago via iPhone

I totally agree with u. 13 is wayyyyy to young to have sex. That's the reason we have so many babies that us tax payers are already paying for!!

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kimkay: 1 year ago

Well said, sandersonv!

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balletbrenna: 1 year ago

It does not hurt but you should use tampons if u go somewhere or if u swim

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ILuvMyHusband: 1 year ago via iPhone

Always start out with a pad. They make them very thin and unnoticeable now days. Try getting used to having to maintain the pads first. Then switch to O.B tampons or ones that are made for juniors. They make some tampons basically compact so they easily hide in your pocket without sticking out and someone noticing. Good luck.

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runamokamok: 1 year ago | Last edited at 10:06PM on 7/8/2011

I agree with neighborlady. If a girl is old enough for periods, she is old enough for using a tampon. A tampon does not alter virginity and is completely nonsexual.

Tampons are a preference.

Inserting a tampon should not hurt, but can be awkward or uncomfortable the first few times. If the tampon isn't placed far enough into the vagina it can be uncomfortable but never painful. If it is painful, you should talk to your family doctor. Do not be afraid to talk to them about this, they have gone to medical school and have been taught how to discuss things like this and are there to answer your questions!

Most women I know use tampons with applicators, it helps place the tampon comfortably. And there are two types of applicators, plastic or cardboard. The only real difference is that cardboard is flush-able while plastic applicators normally are not. Again, trial and error is the only way to figure out what works best for you.

I recommend you start out with a small, slender or light tampon, just to get used to using them. Most women will need to change the absorption during their cycles because your flow may be heavier the first few days and require a higher absorbency.

You should change your tampon every 4-6 hours but they can be left in overnight, never longer than 8 hours.

You can read more @ http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/tampon.html

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xoPALxo: 1 year ago via iPhone

If you do end up using a tampon, then I recommend OB. Using tampons that have applicators can put the tampon too far inside your body.

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