Tampons...

Okay I know this is kind of weird maybe (I don't know if it is or not for some) but I really am getting sick of pads, I mean there just soo ANNOYING you know? well I tried inserting a tampon and it just feels really weird. I got it in once but it wasnt in far enough and it hurt like hell when I took it out! im really scared to try it again, but I dont want to wear pads for the rest of my life...anyone have any tips//advice? thanks =]

Tampons aren't for every body size and type. You may have to face the facts that you are stuck with pads. However there are a few tricks of the trade you can try. First off, if you are just starting buy the smallest tampon you can, with a curved plastic applicator. The applicators can make or break the tampon experience. If the tampon hurt when you took it out then you probably did not insert it deep enough. The vagina only has feeling in a small section and once you pass that you should not feel the tampon. Buy a box and (now this is going to sound weird) practice putting them in, sit, stand, lay on your back, which ever is the most comfortable for you. Also, make sure you are only leaving the tampon in for 3-4 hours, to prevent toxic shock syndrome. If after all of this it is still uncomfortable then find a pad you like, and stick with it!

Hope this helps, Good Luck!