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sophie123456 · Aug 15, 2015, 12:25 PM

I am so worried that I cannot get a tampon in. I have tried for years now every time it just goes up a bit then stops it won't go up anymore and it really hurts when I push it up. I am a virgin so maybe its because I haven't broken the skin but I feel like there is something blocking it. Also I am scared for when I have sex in the future will a penis go up there? How could it if a tampon cant?

Wondergirl · Aug 15, 2015, 12:37 PM

Are you following the directions on the package? You have to be relaxed and bent forward from the waist a bit to create the best angle so the tampon goes into a straight "tunnel." And is there enough lubrication on the tampon? The ones with a plastic sleeve slide in much easier than do the ones in a cardboard sleeve. Otherwise, go to a gynecologist or your primary-care doctor to find out if something is blocking the tampon's progress.

joypulv · Aug 15, 2015, 02:47 PM

I couldn't get a tampon in when I was a virgin. Even though a bunch of classmates held the door on a bathroom for what seemed like forever.

tickle · Aug 15, 2015, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by sophie123456

I am so worried that I cannot get a tampon in. I have tried for years now every time it just goes up a bit then stops it won't go up anymore and it really hurts when I push it up. I am a virgin so maybe its because I haven't broken the skin but I feel like there is something blocking it. Also I am scared for when I have sex in the future will a penis go up there? How could it if a tampon cant?

Would help if we knew how old u are ?

joypulv · Aug 15, 2015, 04:20 PM

Early mid 20s, was in college not long ago.

talaniman · Aug 16, 2015, 07:10 AM

I'm just a dumb guy, but what's wrong with using pads?

joypulv · Aug 17, 2015, 03:38 AM

Pads are bulky and get very smelly very fast.

talaniman · Aug 17, 2015, 05:07 AM

That makes sense, but don't females start practicing what to do at the onset of the menstrual cycle (puberty)? How does a female get to 20 and not have years of experience with such a common thing?

joypulv · Aug 17, 2015, 02:14 PM

Nope.
And in many countries, getting to 20 is quite common with no help at all, not even from mothers, who may have never used a tampon themselves.

tickle · Aug 17, 2015, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by joypulv

Nope.
And in many countries, getting to 20 is quite common with no help at all, not even from mothers, who may have never used a tampon themselves.

Many countries ! Possibly South African countries but EU countries have betted information then you suggest.