Tampon for beginner

I'm sure a lot of you are skeptical on tampon usage. Out of curiosity, i bought my first tampon when i was in secondary school. I bailed out after few unsuccessful attempts to insert it inside me. When I told my mum, she took it and told me i shouldn't use tampon because once it absorbed the fluid, the cotton will expand to a size of baby's head! Few years later i found out she lied to me. -_-"

There are 2 types of tampons. One is applicator tampon and another one is digital tampon. I will give you further explanation on the differences.

Applicator Tampon

From my experience, this is the best one for beginners. It's easier and more hygienic. The popular brands for applicator tampons are Playtex and Tampax. The applicator acts as syringe. The cotton is located inside the barrel, which will be inserted inside your vagina. The smaller tube will be pushed in and it will 'inject' the cotton further inside you. Then, just pull out the barrel, the string will be hanging out. When it's time to remove the tampon, just squat and pull down the string. Don't worry, the string is strong enough. However, applicator tampon is pricier than the digital one.

Digital Tampon

This is the cheaper alternative. The only brand of digital tampon i could find in Malaysia is o.b. It comes wrapped in a clear plastic with no applicator. Remove the plastic wrapper and using your finger, push it inside as deeper as you could. I find this difficult for me because i have a very small hand and err..petite fingers. My deepest apparently is not deep enough. If it's not inserted deep enough, you will feel something stuck inside you and this can be uncomfortable. If you have long finger, then you are lucky. The removal remains the same. Just pull out the string.

Tampons come in various sizes, which are related to their absorbency ratings and packaging. The two main differences are in the way the tampon expands when in use. For example, applicator tampons will expand axially (increase in length) while digital tampons will expand radially (increase in diameter).

Disclaimer

Usage of tampon has been associated with Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). It's a rare but serious illness that can be fatal. The symptoms include sudden high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, dizziness and fainting. If you experience this and are using tampon, remove it immediately. To reduce the risk of developing TSS, please follow this guidelines :

• choose the lowest absorbency needed to control your flow
• change your tampon at least every 4-6 hours depending on the flow
• always read the instruction leaflet enclosed in the box
• alternate between tampons and pads

Okay, don't get panic. I've been using tampons for years and i have never experience TSS. Just don't use the Super Absorbency when you have a light flow. Usually i use tampon when i need to wear something tight, that cling to my body. I don't want people to see the outline of the bulging pad on my butt. That's worse than VPL (visible panty line). A tip for you, during the insertion, relax your muscle. If you panic or scared, your muscle will contract and it will tighten your 'tunnel', thus making it more difficult. Take a deep breath and find the best position. Read the instruction leaflet, there's a few suggested pose you can try.

As for guys, if you are wondering whether we get turned on while inserting the tampon inside our vagina, NO we don't.