What is the smallest size in tampons?

Many tampon manufacturers provide slim or junior tampons. These are the smallest tampon sizes available and are suitable for first-timers to experiment with as their body adjusts to using them. When selecting tampons for the first time, choose those with a small insertion applicator.
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Is there a small size tampon?

If you want to start with the smallest size tampon until you figure it out though, we recommend trying Tampax Pearl Light, it's slender, easy to insert, and is designed for smooth removal on your lightest days. Once you've used a tampon a couple of times, you can switch to the tampon size that works best for your flow.
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What is the smallest tampons for girls?

1. Tampax Pearl Light. These tampons are smaller and slimmer than their counterparts, and have an easy-to-use plastic applicator.
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Are there smaller tampons for tweens?

Light tampons are good for beginner users because they are smaller and easier to insert, remove, and manage. Some teens may find they need different absorbency levels at different points in their cycle.
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Is light the smallest tampon?

Tampon sizes are based on the amount of fluid they absorb, with most women using a Regular absorbency. If you want to start with the smallest size tampon until you figure it out, try the Light size. If your tampon leaks in just a few hours, then go up. If your tampon is uncomfortable to change, then go down.
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How can a virgin use a tampon?

  1. Wash your hands well and unwrap the tampon. ...
  2. With your free hand, pull back the labia (the skin around the vaginal opening) and gently place the tampon in the vaginal opening.
  3. Aiming the tampon towards your back, push the tampon into the opening.
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What tampons to use for the first time?

6 best, easy-to-use tampons for beginners
  1. Tampax Pearl Lites. Image of Tampax Pearl Lites. ...
  2. U by Kotex Sleek Regulars. Image of U by Kotex sleek tampons. ...
  3. Playtex Gentle Glide 360° Image of Playtex Gentle Glide. ...
  4. Tampax Radiant Regular. Image of Tampax Radiant. ...
  5. U by Kotex Fitness. ...
  6. Seventh Generation Free & Clear.
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Should I help my daughter insert a tampon?

Your daughter can mentally run through the process of inserting a tampon and what she will need to do. Share the different positions she can try like putting one leg up on the toilet or standing with her knees slightly bent. Tell her to do whatever feels comfortable for her.
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What is the best tampon for a teenager?

6 best, easy-to-use tampons for beginners
  • 1Tampax Pearl Lites.
  • 2U by Kotex Sleek Regulars.
  • 3Playtex Gentle Glide 360°
  • 4Tampax Radiant Regular.
  • 5U by Kotex Fitness.
  • 6Seventh Generation Free & Clear.
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What sizes do tampons come in?

Most tampons come in four different sizes: light, regular, super, and super plus. As a general rule of thumb, the heavier your period is, the bigger your tampon should be. For example, on your heaviest days, you should be using super or super plus tampons.
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Can you pee with a tampon in?

Here comes a big sigh of relief for a lot of people out there; you can pee with a tampon in. Peeing with a tampon in won't harm you or do anything to disrupt your period, all it'll do is make the string of your tampon wet – and you can just move the string to the side before you pee.
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How can a 12 year old go swimming on her period?

Swimming during your period isn't a problem. However, you will want to use a tampon when swimming so you don't bleed on your swimsuit. Pads won't work and will just fill with water. The tampon won't fall out if it is inserted correctly, so go ahead and make a splash!
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Why won't my tampon go in for the first time?

The muscles of the pelvic floor are very strong, so if you're not relaxed, it will be very hard to put the tampon in. If it doesn't work the first time, don't worry. Try again another day when you're more relaxed. Make sure you follow the instructions in the pack too.
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Do tampons hurt virgins?

Sometimes, both parents and teens may wonder whether tampons will have an impact on virginity. Using a tampon has no impact on whether on not someone is a virgin.
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What are Boy periods?

Guys don't have periods because they don't have a uterus, but their bodies develop and change too – the changes are just different. For example: their voice changes and they develop hair on their face and other parts of their bodies. So, although guys don't get periods, their bodies do go through changes too.
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What should a guy do when a girl is on her period?

Help her out: Get up and move your ass.

It won't kill you. Give her physical comfort: Give her a comforting hug, and if you have large hands, put them to some good use by giving her a nice massage. A back-rub or a foot massage can really help. Let her sit on your lap, cuddle if she feels like it.
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What do you do if you get your period at school?

Get supplies that you feel comfortable using.

If you are in class, ask to be excused to the bathroom or the nurse's office. Ask a friend who menstruates if they have an extra pad or tampon you could borrow. If they don't, grab some small change just in case you need to use a vending machine to purchase supplies.
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How do I ask my mom for tampons?

Ask with a polite manner.
  1. Say, "Thank you for taking time to meet with me today."
  2. Use words like can, could, may, might, would, and so on. ...
  3. For example, say, "I would like to start wearing tampons," instead of, "I have to wear tampons now."
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Can you swim with a pad?

Can you go swimming with a pad? Swimming on your period with a pad is not advised. Pads are made out of absorbent material that soaks up liquids within seconds. Submerged in water like a pool, a pad will completely fill with water, leaving no room for it to absorb your menstrual fluid.
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Can I wear 2 tampons at once?

You Use Two Tampons at Once (On Purpose)

But putting two tampons in at once for more absorption is never a good idea, says Dr. Gilberg-Lenz. “If you need two tampons, you should be using a super plus. And if you're bleeding so heavily that that's not enough, you need to go see your doctor.”
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Are pads better for you than tampons?

Pads are easier and safer to use as compared to tampons. Pad can be a really good choice particularly if you're the kind of person who forgets a tampon is inside you only to find the bacteria which is growing inside is having a vampire party in your pants.
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Do tampons hurt when you first use them?

A tampon may hurt the first time you try to insert it, but it shouldn't be bad. You shouldn't feel it once it's in, so if there still is pain or discomfort, you may not have inserted it correctly. That's okay, like any new skill it may take practice to get it right.
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Can I poop with a tampon?

8. Do I have to change my tampon every time I poop? If you're one of the chosen few who can poop without losing a tampon, there's no reason to change your tampon unless you get poop on the string. Feces can contain harmful bacteria and can cause vaginal infections if it accidentally gets on the tampon string.
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Why can I feel my tampon?

Why can I feel my tampon, then? The most likely reason is that you didn't push your tampon in far enough when you inserted it. Not to worry – simply use your finger to push it in a little further. If that doesn't fix it, just take it out and try again with a fresh one.
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