LOL, feeling a bit innocent! *TMI WARNING*

[Arimeh]

Your question sounds pretty valid to me.

I remember trying to insert one with an applicator and somehow - I managed to insert the applicator - and was left holding the tampon.... NFI how I managed that!!!

[*TripleJ*]

lol mel
i avoided tampons for ages and im going to avoid them again lol the applicator ones i found easy but stopped using them a little while after and it was easy to insert the normal ones like others said its sorta on an angle and u can still 'feel' them just not uncomfortable im hoping for my first AF to have cloth pads by then fingerscrossed

[Visitor7]

I am sooooo glad this thread is here! I have never used a tampon in my life! They've always freaked me out lol.

[Traveller]

If it felt like it might fall out then it does sound like it was not far enough in. There has been lots of good advice from PP's but one thing I would add is if you are worried about clots, then try a cup instead. It will catch all clots, has a larger capacity for a heavy flow, and will be better for the environment

[Jaycee]

Great thread! Just wanted to say I'm glad I'm not the only one who is clueless when it comes to tampons, I've never used one either and thought I was the only woman in the world not to have at least tried!

[Beatrix]

wow.... I didnt realise many women chose to use a pad...

I couldnt imagaine my life without tampons.. I HATE pads with a passion.

LS gave you the best advice... once you get the hang of it you wont ever look back

[misty]

I could only use tampons after I lost my virginity and even then, only if I used the applicator ones. At that point they changed my life!!! So much easier and more convienient.

Unfortunately since having had three children, I can no longer use tampon anymore. (stupid prolapse)

[Nelle]

Oh yeah Onyx I know - sticking def was an issue when I first started out, and then I would panic and wonder if the string would snap and then it'd be stuck and then I'd paralyse from toxic shock and the fire brigade would have to come and pull it out. I can have some irrational fears at times....

But now I just meant more like relaxing the muscle downwards, sort of releasing, rather than clenching the muscles by being tense.

How does an applicator work? I don't think I've seen those? I go digital here. Middle being far less awkward than index, for me.

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

Thanks Nelle, I'll work on getting more 'squatty'

WRT an applicator - its a cardboard tube twice as long as the tampon. The tampon is held in the bottom half, you insert the applicator til it won't insert no more, then push the inner half of the applicator into the outer one, which should technically then place the tampon directly in front of your cervix. The you can remove extremely messy applicator and throw it in the bin. Meant for people like me who have long vaginas and short fingers