My mother warns me not to use tampons because of health problems...what exactly are these?
I just find with pads that it can be a pain on the first few days when leakage might occur so I think tampons might be a better solution?
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My mother warns me not to use tampons because of health problems...what exactly are these?
I just find with pads that it can be a pain on the first few days when leakage might occur so I think tampons might be a better solution?
Hi Blistex,
Your mom's worried about TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome). Its pretty rare now a days but here's a link you can check out http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/sexua...girls/tss.html. The best way to prevent TSS is to ' select the ones with the lowest absorbency that can handle your menstrual flow and change them frequently. You can also alternate the use of tampons with sanitary napkins'. Hope this helps :smile:
hmmm but the rate of that seems so low!
It is pretty low.. It really just comes down to how comfortable you are with taking the risk. If you alternate, I dont think its a big deal. Your mom's probably worried cause it was such a big deal back in the 70's. There's also the Diva cup (not sure what the TSS risk factor is). Many of my friends swear by it www.divacup.com/. Never used it myself though.
My mother was the same! She NEVER allowed me, or my sisters (I have two, each a year apart) to use tampons when we were younger (worred of TSS).... then, my friends mother gave me some, when I was sleeping over, and i NEVER turned back! I simply can't IMAGINE using pads! To each their own.. I just feel cleaner and nicer with tampons:) However, I only use OB.... I don't like aplicators and find OB easier, and better to use:) (And smaller to stick in your pocket!:)
Whats an applicator?
I also hear that the tampon might devirginizes a girl too, is that true?
I use panty liners in the days leading up to my period and then tampons, I did not use tampons for the longest time. even though my mom did. I use tampax compact.
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Originally Posted by blistex
Never heard that! Don't think so.
An applicator? Lol... "Tampon applicators may be made of plastic or cardboard, and are similar in design to a syringe. The applicator consists of a bigger tube and a narrower tube----"yada yada yada. basically, the APPLICATOR "shoots" the cotton bit of the tampon inside of you.... I use OB tampons WITHOUT an applictor, which require simply your fingers to insert.
Even my HUSBAND knows what an applicator means, in reference to a tampon!
Ok, pictures HERE----> (Non-graphic of course! simply explanations of tampons!)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampon
"No. Using a tampon has no effect on your "virginity". The only way by society's standards to "lose your virginity" is to have vaginal intercourse with a man. Here's a site with more info: www.youngwomenshealth.org/tampon.html "Quote:
Originally Posted by blistex
And another--- http://www.obtampons.com/know_01.shtml
Does this help?
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Originally Posted by kdoucette
LOL I guess I wasn't paying attention to who I quoted, meant to quote the "devirginize" comment. ooops :rolleyes:
Yeah I figured that was what you were referring to! :P
yah my mom keeps telling me that it does make you lose your virginity and yada yada blah blah but yah if it was so easy to lose it wouldn't a girl haf lost it through playing sports and stuff?
oh i see! thanks for clearing that up :top:Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilly
but wouldn't be harder without the applicator part then? how can you push the tampon in...that might require some pain! :P
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Originally Posted by blistex
Lol, no hon, no pain (you should be super relaxed, and NOT tense)! You simply slip it in, with your finger at the base, to push it in to the correct spot. Every woman is made differently, and I peronsally find (and a lot of other women!) that it is easier to find that comfortable spot WITHOUT an applicator. However, most girls/women using them for the first time would prefer an applicator, I suppose, until they become more comfortable knowing their bodies, and how it all works:)
And, about the virginity part, your mom is concerned about your "hymen". Since the hymen (a membrane that stretches across the vaginal opening), is often thought to be a sign of virginity, some people think inserting a tampon will cause trauma. But the hymen naturally stretches. If it completely blocks your vaginal opening, menstrual fluid couldn't leave your body!
PLUS, it can be torn or dialated in other ways unrelated to tampon use, or sex. Gymnastics, horsebackriding, bicycling can all cause this. Heck, not even ALL girls HAVE them, but most do. Sometimes your hymen might not even tear at all during sex at first, but will simply stretch.
The presence or absence of a hymen in no way indicates whether or not a female is a virgin. * You are a virgin until you have sexual intercourse.* Ok?:)
I have rambled on enough, but I hope SOME of this helps!
Don't mothers teach this information to their daughters? Or, don't you learn it in school? We had an entire course in junior high on it!:)
Unfortunately Gilly, we only touched on sex ed briefly and I guess they failed to mention the tampons thing! lol
Thanks for clearing that up~
But yah, I do intend to try the tampon thing because I play sports and it becomes a pain when I have to change it frequently and of course the fear of leakage.
I can't believe that your school only barely touched on the sex ed part! We had an entire year long course in Junior high covering all parts of the body, sex, etc etc . EVen the guys were forced to sit through a tampon discussion, and the teacher had a few companies send product samples of tampons, and pads, etc.
But, yes, tampons are handy things, especially with summer sports coming up, and ESPECIALLY if you are a swimmer!:) Good luck:)
I guess our school was very poor? Lack of funding? haha, what it was I missed out!
Two words...depo provera!!! :biggrin:
Careful.....what "society" are you talking about? What if a girl is lesbian or bi? There are many more nuances that are probably inappropriate on this forum.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilly
Although "virginity" often refers generally to no prior history of vaginal intercourse with a man, please be aware that "sexual activity/intercourse" and "virginity" often carry different meaning and connotation in different settings and cultures.
Anyways, you should talk to your mom if you think it would be helpful (even if you think it will be terribly awkward).
I personally used tampons with applicators when I was younger because I found it easier and a bit cleaner. I swam a lot in high school. However, I have since moved strictly to pads because I find them easier and cleaner, and I don't swim anymore. I don't find that pads hinder my workouts or exercises, but I don't do stuff like pilates or yoga.
I find pads do hinder my exercises especially when I go jogging or hit the treadmill! Especially if it's my first two days! It's kind of like wearing a diaper I guess lol
my cousins best friend died about 2 years ago from tss so it does happen it feels like you have the flu. depro povera has bad side effects for some. I had weight gain and menopose symptoms and so my doctor took me off it i was on it for 5 years. i very much miss not having a period.
That's so sad about your cousin's friend. My mom use to drill TSS into my head when I was younger but it really is amazing the number of young girls who have never heard about it.
As for depo provera, thankfully I have no adverse reactions to it! :top:
Actually, I was quoting the website, that I linked to, with information.Quote:
Originally Posted by bug
Don't want to get into EXACT specifics here. Gave an actual dictionary def. of virginity. ESPECIALLY since THAT is "accepted", and I didn't want to get into something explicit, or graphic, that was not appropriate for a forum setting.
I wasn't trying to make waves, as I was only trying to explain in an easy simple manner. Sorry to offend. (But, you are barking up the wrong tree, with ME. I gave my OWN daughter a VERY different definition of that exact same idea. (Similar to what you are getting at).... but, "Blistex" is NOT my daughter. I was only trying to be helpful, in a non-offensive light.
Toodle-loo:)
it's funny how we miss things we've dreaded eh?Quote:
Originally Posted by momg