LOL, feeling a bit innocent! *TMI WARNING*

[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

[Kazbah]

First time I tried a tampon I couldn't get the blasted thing out. Was at SeaWorld for the day and ended up seeing the nurse there for help :blush:

I always worry that my fingernails will cut me when I use my fingers to insert. I do mean to get a cup though.
Might just stay with applicator ones

[angelaartsstudent]

Have you tried sponges (the latex ones)? I used to use them in my late teens and found them WAY easier to get in/out than tampons...and more comfortable...I am a shamless tampon hater :-D