Why is my tampon hurting?

Why is my tampon hurting?

You probably haven’t placed the tampon far enough into the vagina. Changing tampons too often, having too rough sex, washing with soap too often: all these things can cause vaginal irritation. If your vagina is irritated, using tampons can be uncomfortable for a while. Your vagina is too dry.

How do I know if I inserted a tampon correctly?

How do you know if you inserted it correctly? If it’s inserted correctly, you shouldn’t feel anything. But if you don’t insert the tampon far enough, it might feel uncomfortable. To make it more comfortable, use a clean finger to push the tampon farther up the vaginal canal.

Should a tampon feel uncomfortable the first time?

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. The key to pain-free tampon application is to relax, which – if it’s your first time – is probably the hardest thing to do.

Should you be able to feel your tampon when you sit down?

You shouldn’t even be able to feel your tampon inside you, no matter what position you are in. I suspect your tampon isn’t inserted deep enough and that’s why you are feeling it when you sit down. If you are a larger woman, try a more absorbent tampon and see if it will stay up inside better.

Do tampons make you smell?

The resulting “rotten” smell from bacteria mixed with menstrual flow shouldn’t be strong enough for others to detect. You might be able to control such odors by changing pads and tampons frequently, especially during heavy-flow days. A “rotten” smell can occur when a tampon is left in for too long or forgotten.

Does wearing a tampon make cramps worse?

And, if you’ve ever found yourself wondering if tampons make menstrual cramps worse, Dr. Melisa Holmes, OB-GYN, shares, “No they don’t… tampons have nothing to do with prostaglandin synthesis or the way they’re used in the body.” Thank goodness!