I NEED HELP!

So, I used a tampon for the 1st time, and everything was fine and dandy. I got it in first go with no dramas what so ever, and it was comfy to wear. But! When I was taking it out, I found out that I had a split in my vagina. The tampon got stuck and was pulling on my skin, I debated weather or not going to the doctor to get some help, but just used some sterile tweezers to remove it. It was painful, but bearable. I really want to use tampons again because I much prefer them over pads, but I'm scared it will get stuck again. What should I do?