LOL, feeling a bit innocent! *TMI WARNING*

[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.

[onthefly]

I used tampons for years - hate pads, can't stand having that in my undies. But then I got a cup.... it's sooooo much better.
Get a cup.

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

Wouldn't a cup be harder to insert than a tampon?