How to Insert Tampon the First Time

A female can start to use tampons as long as she is menstruating, so there is no definite age a women need to reach before using them. However, it is suggested that better for a female to wait to use tampons until having a regular cycle and can predict the amount of flow. This is important to estimate absorbency necessary to change the tampon, that normally falls between 4 to 8 hours.

If you are able to insert a tampon after knowing how to use it, you should be able to wear it comfortably. Article rated 'Moderately Challenging' to those who are still new or first to insert/use tampon.

Things You'll Need

• A Tampon
• An object to sit on comfortably

Instructions

1. The important key is to relax. Being tense about it will only making insertion more difficult. Get into a position that make you most relax and comfortable. Some suggestions:

   (1) Sit on an object (i.e. toilet) with your knees wide apart.
   (2) Stand with one leg on an object (i.e. chair) with the other leg on the ground.
   (3) Sit on the bed with your legs wide open, the mattress serve as a support for your legs.

   Remember, your muscles tense up if you are worried. Take a few deep breaths to help yourself relax.

2. Read instructions on the package and practice inserting a tampon during your menstrual period flow is above moderate. The tampon should glide in easily when your flow is heavier than normal.

3. Hold the tampon with the cord hanging down after removing it from wrapper.
   Keep the tampon wrapper for later use. Next, pull the inner tube out slowly until it comes to a stop at the bottom of the outer tube.

4. There should have grooved rings at the bottom of the outer tube. Hold with firmly the applicator with your thumb and middle finger on these rings.

5. The removal cord should be pointing away from your body and hanging down from the inner tube. With your other hand, gently fold back the skin of your vagina opening. Now, put the "rounded tampon tip" to your vaginal opening and point the tip toward your lower back. You are now ready to insert the tampon.

6. The human vagina slopes not straight up, but goes in the direction to the bottom of the back. Now, take deep breaths while slowly and gently push the applicator in the vagina.

7. Use your index finger pushing the smaller tube all the way into the bigger tube, making sure one tube is now inside the other and cannot be push further. All while doing this, keep hold of the bigger tube with your other fingers.

8. Remove both tubes. The tampon should now be inside you with the pull cord hanging outside your vagina. Once you are ready and the tampon is soiled, relax and use the pull cord to help you remove it. The cord should point downwards at about the angle as you insert the tampon.

9. Place the plastic applicator and tampon back in the wrapper as a disposable bag, then throw it in the trash bin. Avoid flushing tampon even most are biodegradable, as it may clog up the toilet and waste water pipe.

10. At some time, most women will try to use a tampon, therefore it is important to know how to insert a tampon correctly. The best way to learn using a tampon is to read the illustrate instructions that come in the box or on the package. With practice, inserting tampons becomes second nature.

Tips & Warnings

• Wash your hands before opening the tampon wrapper.

• Rotate the tampon or yank it left-and-right if it doesn't slide in easily.

• The best way to learn using a tampon is to read the illustrate instructions that come in the box or on the package.

• Any female who has her period can use a tampon.