It depends on the individual.
Many who use tampons find them more comfortable than pads as pads can be felt, also if using commercial pads these can make you sweaty and rub on skin. Many who switch from tampons to menstrual cups or softcups will say that tampons are far less comfortable than cups.
Many find tampons uncomfortable because they dry-out vaginal tissues so can cause irritation, tampons commonly increase menstrual cramps and can expand into the cervix so cause pain, also with tampons you still have to use pads so you still have that discomfort and regular changes to deal with. Some people find tampons just don't work at all for them, so not everyone thinks they're comfortable.
It depends on what you consider to feel weird, if you're not used to inserting things vaginally it can be a bit weird at first - although ideally you'd have already explored your own vagina before tampon use. Tampons when used correctly can barely be felt, just make sure to use correct absorbency and relax during insertion. If you can feel the tampon as you move or sit it is likely that the tampon isn't far enough into your vagina so push further, and know to insert higher next time.
Tampons are very comfortable. With pads it kind of feels like a diaper, but with tampon you literally cannot feel anything! They are great because it gives you a lot of freedom as well. Hope this helped(:
There's nothing to say that you should use tampons full-stop, you have other options you can use instead. Jr tampons are light absorbency tampons, only named jr tampons in the US to try to encourage young women to use tampons earlier in order for tampon companies to increase product loyalty early. If you do use tampons you should always use lowest absorbency for your flow, if that means using jr tampons then those are the ones that you will use.
One option would be to use menstrual cups. Menstrual cups are internal like tampons but safer and more hygienic so can be worn for 12 hours, including with any flow and overnight without need to alternate with pads. Cups are more comfortable than tampons or pads and don't leak like tampons or pads.
You should start using tampons as soon as you are comfortable with your period as well as your pads. If you are a swimmer, athlete etc. you should try tampons cause you can go underwater. To use a tampon varies w/ different people.
Yes, you can wear tampons if you gave birth two months ago. You can resume all normal activities as long as you're comfortable.
Firstly, some men have vagina's and so some men menstruate - although not all trans men are comfortable using tampons many will still use tampons the same as some women. Many men will have tampons for their female partners, friends, or family members. There will also be men who use tampons for things such as nose bleeds to stop the bleeding. The only way to know is to ask.
Tampons are not more hygienic - in fact the opposite is true. Tampons create the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive within the vagina, by keeping flow in contact with the vagina they effect vaginal pH which allows more harmful bacteria to thrive, and tampons also prevent the vagina from cleaning itself. Thus why tampons account for 75% of all Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) cases and commonly increase vaginal infections. Pads or menstrual cups are far more hygienic than tampons. No one can force a woman to use tampons, if you are not comfortable using tampons then simply refuse to do so - explain to your mom that you are not ready to use tampons or other internal sanitary products just yet, also inform your mom that tampons are not more hygienic, plus tampons cost more than pads especially as you would also have to buy pads too.
If you could have a trusted friend or your mom with you to show you, that might help. Remember, too, that you don't have to wear tampons if you are scared to. Millions of women wear pads. They are just as effective and don't require insertion.
Yes, but it can be painful to the person. If you prefer pads and are use to them, then yes. If tampons are more of your thing, you can run in them. So it depends on what the person is comfortable with.
Besides tampons there are also pads and cups.There are various different types of tampons, pads, and cups which are all a little different. Tampons for example can be vastly different, you may not be comfortable with conventional tampons but soft tampons or menstrual sponges are very different so may work better for you.There are also different types of cups, menstrual cups are a bell-shaped cup which have advantages such as the fact they don't leak like other options, but there are also diaphragms and softcups which are dome shaped and sit higher in the vagina so allow mess-free sex on your period.
Well, tampons vs. pads are a personal choice. Age should not be a factor. Pros of tampons: They're less messy Can use them when doing sports Are actually pretty comfortable Not visible or bulky Cons of tampons: Have to remove frequently because of toxic shock syndrome Can be tricky to use at first Uncomfortable if inserted badly
Either sponge tampons, soft tampons, or cloth tampons.Sponge tampons are made from natural sponge, although the sponge in its natural state is quite hard when dry, you moisten the sponge with water before insertion which softens it up a bit.Soft tampons are made from synthetic sponge, they are like thick disks which are very squishy and inserted high in your vagina up close to your cervix, they can also be lubricated before use.Cloth tampons are tampons made from cloth, sometimes they can be knitted too, so they are as flexible as the cloth that they are made from and how tightly compact they are changes flexibility.Some women find that using an applicator is uncomfortable, so they prefer a tampon like OB, which does not require an applicator and is easy to insert. All major brands of tampons, if inserted correctly, should be comfortable and flexible.