Tampon help

Emma

So I'm 19 (ik a bit late to be doing this but it's for camp) I've only used pads before but I need to use tampons since we swim everyday with the children. I'm also a virgin and am 5'2 so I'm small everywhere and I tried it this morning but dont think I applied it correctly since it was uncomfortable but hurt so badly coming out. what are some tricks on how to make it not hurt coming out since I'm now scared to try it again.