LOL, feeling a bit innocent! *TMI WARNING*

[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

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

Sponges? Never heard of them. I assume you don't mean Chux?

[angelaartsstudent]

LOL, uh, no.

And not a dead sea sponge either.

I honestly can't remember the brand names, it's been years since I used one...but they're available at chemists, online and at sexual health organisations...made from PU, I think.

Nice and smooth and soft. No need for lube to insert or anything.