Tampons?

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Ok I am a 24 year old women. I have never used a tampon. Growing up my mom was “conservative” in strange ways. One way being my sister and I were not aloud to use tampons. “We didn’t need to be shoving things up our vaginas before marriage”. 
     Well now I am an adult that is out of the house and living my own life. I have wanted to use tampons for years, but have honestly been embarrassed to ask about how to use them. Well I had been looking online and watching YouTube videos. Then that scared me about toxic shock syndrome. Looking more into it I understand it is rare and you can take precautions for that. 
      My problem now is I can’t seem to put in the tampon. I tried one and got the applicator in, but felt weird so I took it out. I figured my problem is I got super. So I bought a variety pack to try what kind I need for the givin day. I’m still scared to put it in, but I’m going to wait until a heavier day to try then. 
    I do have some question that I would like answers by people that have been using them for years. 
1st - Do you change your tampon every time you pee? I feel like I use the bathroom a lot and would be gross to put a pee soaked string in my underwear. On the other side of that it seems like it would be a waste to change a tampon every time I go. Is there a trick to not peeing on the string? Lol
2nd- do you sleep with a tampon in? I rarely every sleep a whole 8 hours and I know that’s like the limit of time you should have one in.
3rd- how do you know when it’s time to change it?
4th- can you bleed through a tampon or does it just “stomp” you up so nothing gets out once it’s full?
Sorry for this long passage. Any advice would be helpful.

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Tampons are super uncomfortable for me. If you can’t seem to get a comfortable fit, look into a menstrual cup. Much more comfortable and less noticeable feeling for me. Tampons also carry chemicals so look into the bleach free ones if you go that route.

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1) When you place your tampons, you can cut the string shorter so it doesnt get in the way. But long enough so you will be able to take your tampon out.
2) Some women sleep in their tampons but it is better to sleep in overnight pads. Some women may forget a tampon is there, place another and the risk of tss increases the longer you have it in. So if you have your tampon in for 11 hours, you get the point. 
3) How many times do you change your pad? You should be changing your pads/tampons every 3-4 hours depending on your flow. This prevents smell and infections. 
4) If you put your tampon in correctly, it will not hurt or leak. However, if you do not put it far enough or you put the wrong absorpency (regular when you need super) you can leak. So until you get comfortable placing your tampons, put a panty liner or a pad underneath. Also, it is advised that you start with the smallest absorbency first then increase it. Wearing a higher absorbency than you need can increase your risk for TSS.
Tampons take practice. Start with the smaller one first (regular) then increase. Change every 3-4 hours and things will be ok. The best position is swatting but do whatever feels right to you.

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first of all. if you're virgin it will be harder at first, make sure to put it in at a slanted angle. you should change it every 2 to4 hours. it's better to wear a pad to sleep because of TSS risks. start with regular size then move your way up if you start to leak!

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and tampons can leak if in for too long on too heavy of a flow!! be careful!

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I just started using them and I am 24!! I have a very shallow vagina, all were always soo uncomfortable but I just started using this brand called “Lola” and they have smaller sizes and they’re super comfortable!!! This is coming from someone who struggled years with it. Always thought it was me doing it wrong, but some people are just made different. TRY THEM!

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I wouldn't waste time with tampons! They are very uncomfortable and painful and no matter what always leak. I always had to wear a pad with my tampon. 
I switched to the cup and I forget im on my period. I cannot feel it. Depending on your flow it can stay in for 12 hours.

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1. When I just have to use the bathroom real quick and don’t need to change my tampon yet I always just hold the string back and lean forward on the toilet seat.
2. Yeah, I used to be really scared of TSS so I used to set timers, but it’s honestly super rare so eventually as I got more comfortable using them, I started sleeping in them.
3. I usually just go by yow heavy my flow is and how long I’ve had it in.
4. It can bleed through but only if you have like a light tampon in with a super heavy flow, or you leave it in for a REALLY long time. Sometimes it will leak through to the string a little but it usually stops there as long as you’re using the right absorbency and you change it fairly often.

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*No I don't change them every time I pee...I will change them usually when I go in to pee but I drink a lot of water and pee between tampon changes. I usually just pull the string forward but honestly never had an issue
*Some women sleep in them...I personally do not. I am just more comfortable in an overnight pad and bleeding tends to slow some at night so have never had leaks on the sheets. But to me just kore comfortable in a pad. If you sleep in it just make sure you don't go over the 8 hrs of wear
*You just kinda and up knowing after awhile when to change it. You cam kinda feel it...makes no sense now but when you start wearing them you will know what I mean. To start I suggest wearing the super thin panty liners with tampons until you get the feel down to prevent leaks. 
*yes if you leave in a tampon in too long you can bleed through. It isn't as messy though because it is a bloody string..the tampon doesn't like come out but yes you can get blood in your panties if it is in too long or you have a very heavy flow day and are using the wrong tampon. The tampon absorbs the blood so it isn't a cork or anything but rather works like a towel. It you put a corner of the towel in water it will wick it through the fabric slowly. Menstrual cups block/catch the blood...tampons absorb.
Overall it will take a cycle or 2 but you get used to it quick and you already know your cycle/heavy days so just kinda match the flow with the right size tampon. But it seems a lot more daunting than it is once you start using them. People also do have different brands they like so if one feels off after a few tampons try a different brand. For example I like L brand (sell them at target) or if I don't have those playtex sport. You will also forget it is there after awhile. It will feel weird at first because you are going to focus on it but when you stop thinking about the tampon you don't feel them anymore and they are just there. Don't let them scare you and you will learn super fast what works for you. Good luck!!

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When inserting squat, sit on the toilet or put your lag up on the side of the tub and with the application ones put it in facing your back so instead of going straight up when you put it in tilt it towards your back kind of thing. And if you Google anywhere they say the max hours of keeping on in is 8 hours no longer never sleep with them in but depending how much you pee you can change it every four hours or so but just no longer then 8hours

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You should try a cup instead way easier

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