Why tampon hurts

Another reason why it might hurt to put in a tampon is because you think it will. So, take a deep breath and try to relax. If you still feel your tampon after inserting it, it may not be in far enough. Try going down an absorbency level.

The first few days of your period are usually heavier than the last few days. The best way to find the information you need is via your GP - they can give you helpful exercises. Want to know more about vaginismus? We have a whole blog about it right here. Got a question about inserting a tampon? Don't be embarrassed! Shout out in our private Facebook group or drop us a note on Insta itsyoppie.

Don't forget that our personalised period box can get organic tampons with or without eco-friendly applicators! Newsletter signup. Organic period care. Full Stop: Community. Full Stop: Our blog. Contact Us. A lot has changed since I was 13 years old, but not everything. I still believe Kelly Clarkson 's album Thankful is a work of art, I still think bright blue eyeshadow is beautiful, and I still hate tampons with a fiery, burning passion. In fact, I vividly remember the first time I ever attempted to insert one.

It was a daunting task, as I'm sure it was and is for many other tweens. I consulted my mom, my cousin, and a couple of my friends beforehand, but I still didn't feel prepared. After a few attempts, I threw it away and opted for a pad instead. I didn't try again until I felt like I had to, which was some months later when tragedy or fate or coincidence brought me my period on a beach day. Even then, I was uncomfortable, and it took me 15 minutes to figure it out.

To this day, I choose pads over tampons whenever possible, but when I hear others express their preference for tampons, it makes me feel weird, like maybe I'm still not doing it right or maybe I'm simply not built for tampon use.

The fact that it hurt when you pulled it out is because tampons are designed to expand in your body. Next time, give the tampon a chance to absorb some of your menstrual flow. Q: I read on the Internet that there are all kinds of toxic chemicals in tampons. Is that true? A: We all know how easy it is for the wrong information to get passed on the Internet.

However, there are government organizations like Health Canada that have strict requirements for the production of tampons to make sure they are free from any harmful materials.

Q: Is it safe to flush my tampon? A: It is not safe to flush tampons. While tampons are biodegradable in landfills, they will damage septic systems. Tampons do not break down once they are submerged in water, they are made to do the exact opposite.

Tampons will not clog the toilet right away, but repeatedly flushing them will build up in plumbing over time.