Question: I want to use tampons but my mum says it’s not safe. I hate wearing pads. They make me feel wet and yuck. What can I do?
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Question: A while ago I got my period and one day I inserted a Tampon and …
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Question: I haven't started my period by I asked my mum about tampons and she said that they're dangerous because you could lose your virginity if you put them in. Is this true?
Dr. Kroman: Inserting a tampon shouldn’t hurt. It should be very easy
Dr. Kroman: The general rule for tampon-wear is to change every 3-4 hours…
Dr. Kroman: It sounds like you had something called a 'vaso-vagal' episode.
Dr. Kroman: The main things you need to do are: get in the right position and try to relax…
Inserting and removing tampons shouldn't hurt. Try relaxing…
Dr. Kroman: Yes, tampons can be used from the first period, as soon as the tampon user is comfortable with this.
Dr. Kroman: It certainly wouldn't be harmful but it's usually easier to use tampons when…
Dr. Kroman: Tampon strings are very tightly bound inside the tampon and don't fall off.
Dr. Kroman: The muscles inside the vagina (pelvic floor muscles) can be very tight. Also…
Dr. Kroman: The main things you need to do are get in the right position and don’t over think it.
Dr. Kroman: Inserting a tampon shouldn’t hurt. It should be very easy.
Dr. Kroman: There are lots of tampons available in different shapes and absorbencies. Super tampons are for heavy flow and are the biggest tampons available...
Dr. Kroman: Sleeping with a tampon is not a problem so long as you…
Dr. Kroman: Have you tried standing with one foot on a stool or the toilet? Also, you might like to try…
Question: This may be a bit awkward... Butttt, I have tried putting an applicator tampons in sooo many times and it just won't go in!
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