(Girls Only Please) First term.?
I'm 12 by the way!
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Wow, I wouldn't suggest that a 12 year old (esp. if still a virgin) use tampons. I will start my girls with pads when the time comes. I remember trying to use tampons when I first started and it be very painful (and i was 15). I be not sexually active and therefore my parts were adjectives in tact and it would not insert correctly in my vagina. If your hymen is still in tact it can bring back in the way and it will be difficult to put a tampon in, regardless of what the instructions relay you.
I don't remember being able to comfortably use tampons until after losing my virginity. They make slim ones immediately and if you are really really wanting to use tampons I would suggest getting those to try first.
In regards to the some clots, etc...that can be normal. Some periods are heavier than others, some ending 5 days some last 2 or 3. Don't be surprised if you are irregular at first as well.
Welcome to womanhood :)
I'm 11, 12 in about 2 months.
And, actually, as right presently I'm wearing a tampon.
Um.
They are comfier. But, mine's not in far enough.
:-/
The blood when it's gooey, that's normal.
For a while, you may want/need to use a wad.
But this is my 4th or 3rd period.
So, I think I am ready for a tampon
But for you.
You a short time ago got it. And at our age, we aren't used to things being up there.
When you feel/think you are prepared, try to use a tampon.
But ask your mom how to use them and read the box!
im 12 aswell and when i started my first period was also really gooey and gooey but then after that it has been majority. I think it is something like all your old-fashioned blood coming out... not sure tho! XD
you yougn and your not used to of have something in you. i suggest you start with a pad. rework it every two hours and take advil or midol for cramps it really helps but dont start with tampons it will in recent times make it hurt more Source(s): own expierence
Congratulations! (But to be on Yahoo answers you own to be at least 13!)
It is OK to use tampons. Thick and gooey - is blood clots, it is pretty common.
How old should you be up to that time using a tampon?
If you've started having periods, you can use tampons. Tampons are inserted inside the vagina to absorb the menstrual blood formerly it leaves the body. What many girls are worried about is whether they'll still be considered a virgin if they use tampons. The very slender tampons especially designed for youthful teens, if used according to directions, will usually not damage the hymen (the thin bit of tissue that partly covers the passage of the vagina.) Only having sexual intercourse truly makes you lose your virginity. On the other hand, since it is a short time scary to use a tampon for the first time, many young teens prefer to use pad or pantiliners until they are older and more comfortable with their rapidly varying bodies.
How do you choose a tampon?
Tampons come in different sizes (slender, regular, super, etc.) and use different types of applicators (card board, plastic, no applicator). At first, you'll have to go through a "trial and error" process to see which one works best for you. The first one you might want to try is a slender form or one that say it's specifically designed for teens. As for the applicator, a plastic one with a rounded tip may be the most comfortable. You can also check with your mother or your friends to see what kind they use.
How do you insert a tampon?
When you purchase your first box of tampons, it'll enjoy an "instruction booklet" with diagrams. Read the instructions carefully and review the diagrams.
Once you're ready to insert the tampon the most high-status key to remember is to relax. It's not painful to insert a tampon, but if you're tense it could variety the process a little uncomfortable. Before inserting the tampon, wash your hand with soap and water. There are a few different positions you can use to insert the tampon. Two such positions are either placing one foot resting on the toilet or squatting over the toilet; again you'll have to figure out which technique is best for you. Holding the center of the tampon between your thumb and ring finger and using your index and middle finger to hold the string in place, benevolently insert the tampon into your vagina. If you feel pain or discomfort, slow down and relax. It may take a while your first time. Once you've inserted the tampon and the center (the member you're holding on to) is at the entrance of your vagina, using your other hand, gently start pushing the exposed end of the tampon. This releases the actual tampon into your body. You know it's fully inserted when the extension of the part you're pushing meets the center part you be originally holding.
Should you be able to feel the tampon once it is inserted?
Normally, women who wear tampons do not feel the tampon inside of them. If you can grain the object, it may mean it's not inserted properly. You'll need to remove it and try it again.
Don't verbs; your first few attempts with a tampon may seem awkward. The more you practice, the more natural it become.
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http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/tampon.…
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