Tampons

I need serous advice!! I've been trying to put tampons in for so long and I know this sounds stupid but I couldn't figure out where to put it! I looked it up and someone said that the hymen could be blocking my vagina. I think this is true but I don't know what to do about it. Especially since I'm only 12. I'm also kind of afraid of them because one time the tampon got hooked on my hymen and I couldn't get it out😰 But also pads are such a pain sometimes and I want to start wearing tampons! help please❤️