Tampon: Feeling of Comfort

Is there ever a feeling of comfort or security or the like when a tampon is inserted?

I suspect you actually give it very little thought but I'm curious. Is there ever a sense of relaxation that now with that concern off the list you can get on with your day?

As you said, I give it very little thought. However, I guess it gives a tinge of security knowing that I can easily continue on with my day. I like the discreteness of tampons.

Usually I'd say, it's just kind of something you do.

There are times though like when you get that feeling that your period's about to start and maybe you're out and don't have any thing that it's a wonderful mental feeling to finally get one in.

I do worry less when I'm using a tampon vs. a pad though.

How very well put: A tampon does give me a feeling of security and the knowledge that I can get on with my day.

Andie, that is the best thing about a menstrual cup. When I was still having periods I could go a good 8 hours between emptying. It sounds a little bit gross to describe, but I never had an accident with it and it is very comfortable when inserted correctly.

Emom,

I have a friend who LOVES them! Last time I looked at them they had latex in them. I am deathly allergic to latex. I would rather put up with the disadvantages of tampons vs a latex induced anaphylaxis episode.

Andie

Yes there is a comfort. I remember a few times when my ex-fiance was cheating with my ex best friend and I would start my period and be out of tampons. It really sucked because I remembered I had some left over. That gave me a hint. Now I don't think about it. On day two depending on how heavy I am I may wear a pad also. Overflow is not fun.

Andie, there are some that are 100% silicone meaning no latex. Worth a try in my opinion. Good luck.

I'm a virgin so using tampons scares me,i am mostly thinking how do girls push that thing in their hole. Maybe after marriage I'll give it a try but right now, pad's do the job.

Andie-None of my friends use tampons, my mom did buy me some but they are still the way they were when she bought them 😄 as for my age, I'm 18 years old.

Bloom,

Then "put your big girl panties on" and start figuring out how to use them comfortably and become familiar with your God given genitalia. Or go to the Dr and have the nurse help you if you don't feel comfortable having your mom help you.

Just my two cents.

Andie

Thanks for your help , Andie.

Bloom.

You can always use the "junior" sized tampons if you are concerned about difficulty inserting tampons. They are made for virgins and first time users.

As a woman, especially one here where various forms of sex are involved, you should start stretching your hymen with your fingers and other objects like small dildos, candles or vibrators to make sex easy and enjoyable. If you are worried about getting a tampon in, you will have trouble having sex.

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Is there are reason none of your friends use tampons? Is it religious? What country or state do you live in? It sounds kind of backwards for no one to be using tampons.

You must have had some kinky sexual interests, after all, you joined this website.

Before my hymen was broken I tried tampons or I will say one tampon. It was very uncomfortable and hurt. I didn't try again until I was broken. Bloom you are fine. There is no rush.

No, it has nothing to do with religion. I only asked my two close friends and they told me they were scared of using them and if tampon's do the job then what's the big deal?

As for kinky interest's, yes I have some.

P.s; Tabitha, thanks for sharing your experience.

Bloom.

Bloom,

I agree with Susie's advice. It reminded me of an article I saw the other day. You might find some useful stuff in it, if you are unsure about vaginal insertions such as tampons.

link:

http://everydayfeminism.com/2015/05/youre-not-too-tight/

The youtube clip linked at the end may also be helpful:

https://youtu.be/kdYtYveJI1Y

And by the way as Susie implied, the hymen is not broken or popped, it is only stretched.

This clip perfectly explains the difference between what people almost always think the hymen is and what it actually is:

https://youtu.be/9qFojO8WkpA

While on the surface Laci Green APPEARS to have some good information on some topics, I hate her covertly, and maybe not always so, feminist ways for blaming men for most things gone wrong in society. These mostly revolve around topics where people's mistakes are discussed, and in general, when men and women make the same mistake, women made "errors in judgement" and did things they should not have, while men "made criminal mistakes.."

My daughters found her Youtube channel and they and I have talked about many of her posts.

I will concede that these two Youtube posts have some good information for girls. The article by Melissa Fabelo also had worthwhile information. I didn't agree with all of it, but it was mostly ok.

That was the first time I EVER saw the "cisgender" term. I can extrapolate, but what does SHE think it means?!?

Susie, indeed my point in sharing those clips was for the information presented, and not necessarily to promote the person presenting it or their politics. I really do not know a lot about her politics and whether I can agree with everything she has ever said, because she has said a lot. But she must have something right, to work so hard making all these presentations to dispel myths about anatomy and sex.

Once, at a marketing conference, I saw THE Ariana Huffington give a speech about how all the problems in the world come from men, and women should make all the decisions because they are always right. I have no idea how a person of such prestige could take a stage and proceed to stereotype both men and women. Sadly, her speech is mistakenly categorized as "feminism," but only by people who do not really even know what feminism is.

H C, At the risk of giving Laci more Youtube views, see what she has to say on a variety of topics. She's a bitch too.

Feminism as started by Gloria Stienem (I hate her guts-she's a bitch) and Betty Friedan (I liked her a lot) is no longer needed.

Women have everything now. Money, power, good jobs that pay the same as men--lawyers, doctors, veterinarians, dentists, market analysts, engineers, accountants and auditors, MANY more.

The reason women may not be equally represented numbers-wise is many women work part time or prefer to stay at home because their husbands (like mine) support them.

Women: If you think you are getting paid less than men at your company doing the exact same job, call the police and file suit against your employers because paying you less is against the law.

sorry for the rant.

Susie, I wouldn't say "women have everything now." With all due respect, I would say that you have everything, judging by just a few zity posts of yours I have seen where you mention a detail or two about your life. Seriously, your life rocks and you are an inspiration.

But many women's lives look like something out of the dark ages compared to yours. There are still women whose lives are ruined by sexism in one form or another every day. And it is all because right now we still live in a world where many people, both male and female, have been led to believe that a woman does not own her own body. As long as people remain who hold such beliefs, feminism will be absolutely necessary to fight those people.