3LM - not sure what I'd do if I can't use tampons anymore, I"ve never liked the feeling of pads.
Krystals - yes I"m seeing a physio and I will get it checked out
Arcadia & PZ - lubrication could be an issue in the mix and thanks for the suggestion of lube to get the tampon out, I'm sure this will come in handy. I think it isn't just an issue with the flow being light because I could get them out without too much pain on a light day pre-baby.
Lisa - at least you were game enough to try! no one knows my little secret (they do now)but i have been too scared to try one since DD1 was born in October 2008!
You could try a menstural cup! They take a a few cycles to get used to using but now after 3 I've got it worked out. I'll never wear tampons again and it will be paid for in 6 cycles I figured out
Raven - if I'm struggling with tampons would I also struggle with the menstrual cup?
Taurean - I might check out those tampons after a couple of cycles. My flow might be a bit heavier after a couple of cycles and I might try them then. At the moment it is so light that I wasn't sure if was AF for the first couple of days.
Thanks ladies for your responses, at least I know I'm not the only one struggling. I hope it rights itself by Summer so I can take DS swimming whenever I want.
Lisa the good thing about the cup is that you can rinse it if you are having trouble If it's wet then it is easier to use and then because you don't need to empty it as often as you'd change a tampon.
I'm having the same issue. Except that I couldn't even get it in more than a few millimeters before it started stinging and getting it out was agony, I'm still sore 20 mins later!
I've tried them a few times in the last 2.5 years since DS was born and they've always been uncomfortable but never stung like this.
Was meant to go swimming tommorrow as part of a 6 week challenge and now can't go because I can't get the stupid tampon in. :'(
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If it's wet then it is easier to use and then because you don't need to empty it as often as you'd change a tampon.
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