@Gryffinclaw Princess (too lazy to go quote the post, haha): Woah, are you serious about that problem there? With the ripping? That....isn't normal. How old were you when it happened? I can understand maybe your MUSCLES causing it to feel like that when you pull it out from being nervous, or being in a bad position in an already super sensitive area, but... There's still lubrication going on, even if you don't have a super heavy flow for the day. I'm willing to bet that, assuming you did everything correctly (and your body was definitely mature enough to produce vaginal fluids other than period blood) it was muscles, or just somehow a bad tampon. I always used the SUPER DUPER MONSTER SIZE tampons when I wasn't on BC, and old habits die hard... So when I used one of those on an incredibly light birth-control-period, obviously there was so little blood it was (honestly, no joke) a waste of a tampon. This has happened more than once. And while it can be a little uncomfortable it definitely shouldn't be painful. I haven't had that problem before at all, even when I was first learning how to wear tampons. Huh. I'm honestly a little perplexed. XD;;; ...Are you okay now?
Oh, a couple suggestions for the youngins considering trying tampons? Make sure you get the kind with a plastic applicator. Cardboard applicator is acceptable, but really. Plastic's the way to go. It's as comfortable as you can possible get putting a hunk of cotton in you. I personally haven't tried the applicator-less ones cause those weird me out. But... it seems like it'd be hard to aim into the right spot.... and they're so tiny. That can't possibly be effective fffff--- You also might want to get used to touching yourself, if you're not. Not saying all of you should go masturbate (oops, it's getting naughty in here) but if you're in a shower or something, at least try to get a better idea of your anatomy down there. Make sure you can at least *start* to feel comfortable with your hands in an area you might find somewhat uncomfortable or awkward, and don't freak out or make a big deal out of it. It's just your body, and it's ALWAYS good to know what's up with you personally, since everyone's body is different. Also, if you have a friend or a close relative who uses tampons, talk to them. I know it seems awkward now, but they will help you. ...It helps if they can't ever shut up, like me. But I was able to talk a friend through the process of putting in a tampon the RIGHT way and yeah, it's a little weird but who cares? In the end, you're helping someone out, or just being helped out with something that JUST SO HAPPENS to have to do with the vagina. Bet it wouldn't be as awkward for some if we experienced week-long nosebleeds once a month (or more. or less. everyone's different!)
Also, if you're wearing skimpy cosplay or something with a tampon? Don't cut the string. You'll still be able to get it out, of course, but you're gonna be spending a loooot more time. In some underwear, the bottom section of fabric won't actually be attached to the "body" of the underwear, so you can slip whatever string of tampon is leftover in that space if you're extra concerned-- but really, the sweat and fluids produced tend to make the string kinda... wad up, I guess, and in all my time using them I've NEVER pulled my pants down at the toilet to find a string poking out of my underwear. It's not so bad!
Have a hilarious pad/tampon ad!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpypeLL1dAs (Worksafe, but do realize since it is about PERIODS you might want to lower the volume depending on your current...computer situation.)
