Wowzers. Yes, I am going there with my own real life tampon tips and tricks.
Never used a tampon? Everybody gets creeped out having to start using a tampon for the first time. Most of us don’t even want to look down there. Relax. At first, shit down there does look scary. It’s not going away and, from this point onwards, you need to get to know your vadge. TAMPON TIP#1: A mirror and good light makes a good introduction.
There is an art and science to inserting a tampon without pain. For all you Pub’rs (those of you knocking on puberty’s door), first timers and veterans, here’s some real talk about on what to expect.
We ALL have our own per formula. We all learn differently. Don’t we?
Personally, it was my best friend in high school (not my Mother) who introduced me to a cardboard tampon. She placed it in my hand, then I figured out the rest. Yeah, I read the tampon instructions on the box, but geesh, that adds more fear.
Knowing your Flow
Don’t you hate the bloody feeling of Niagara Falls in your bits every time you sit up, cough, or sneeze? So think about your flow.
PAUSE. Hold that thought.
During your cycle there are certain days to use a tampon. Sizing of tampon ranges from Super-to-super+, regular, and lite. Typically, DAY 1 and 2 are your heaviest days. That said, I would recommend a super absorbent tampon. Meaning, these are the days you bleed heavily and need extra coverage. On DAY 3 through 5, regular and lite sizes are good options. Again, know your flow. TAMPON TIP #2: You don’t want to use a super or super+ on Day 4 or 5.
Why?
Blood flow is less, so you don’t need as much absorbency. TAMPON TIP#3: if your tampon gets stuck, there are times where I have pee’d and forgot to remove the tampon, but it made the removal 10 times easier by falling or sliding out. After Day 5, are the drip drop days. A pantyliner is used to manage any unwanted surprises.
Man, that Hurts!
On Day 3 to 5, pulling out a tampon is trickier. Your vadge is a little drier as you near the end of your cycle. Every watch how a cork is being pulled out of a wine bottle? I rest my case. That’s it’s exactly how it feels slow, then POP, and exhale. So, don’t use a super-to-super+ on these days cause you’ll feel like your ripping out your insides.
Paper versus Plastic
I am going to start by saying cardboard is the absolute worst. To my eco-friendly conscious, more power to you. The beauty of plastic is that it just glides in due to the smooth rounded edge of the applicator. Cardboard has no rounded edges.
How to Insert a Tampon?
Math class wasn’t the only place you learned about 60, 90, 180 degree angles, but it’s key to inserting a tampon. Coughing out a tampon isn’t cute as your walking isn’t a good look.
Whether its lying down or sitting positions, knees up, or humped over the toilet. In the first three seconds, the slightest wrong angle gives you an unwanted nip (ouch!) especially if your using a cardboard applicator. Wait! Ever push a cotton applicator out too soon, then have to push it back, and re-insert it? Even worse when it’s your last tampon or the only other option is cardboard. TIP #4: Using lube or coco oil on the end of a tampon may help.
First-Timers
Lastly, Being a virgin and inserting a tampon have nothing to do with each other. Let me say this another way. Inserting a tampon is NOT the equivalent to having sex! It doesn’t feel like sex or what he would feel like either. One of the important things is to relax, practice and find a size that fits. If your tensing up, its because your scared or uncomfortable.
If you enjoyed this post, like or share it with your friends. What about you? Still terrified of tampons or you consider yourself a pro? Then, I want you to do two things.
Thing #1
Reply to this post or email me (nina@girlchatbook.com) and tell me what your struggling with right now. Even if it’s something really really small, don’t hesitate.
Thing #2
Why not take this to the comments, and let’s brainstorm together?
I look forward to hearing your motherfriggin real stories.
Airkisses,
NinaGirl xo
