Depends on which tampon you buy. Some has an applicator (handle) and some dont. The ones that I use are OB tampons, they don't hv an applicator.

This is how you should put it in. First squat or put one of your feet on the toilet bowl, then unwrap the tampon and pull the string that's all curled up at the base (this is what you use to take it out later).

Then poke it in using your finger (for tampons with the applicator, you don't hv to use your fingers). You must aim it towards your back, not upwards. It might be easier to go in if you kind of rub it a bit first so that its a bit wet at the tip. After that, wash that area and your hands.

it'll hurt if you're dry, so better not use it when your flow is light. Thats why I said you should wet it a bit before slipping it in. You should push it in as deep as your fingers can reach so that its comfortable and wont slip out. Make sure you don't lose the string inside if not it'll be an embarrassing trip to the doctors

Aiyahhh...the string is very long one. You wont lose the string.



for beginner I think better get the ones with the applicators like playtex

Honestly the reason why i used the one without the applicator coz its cheaper and somehow its easier to get than the playtex one. Its available in more shops

i use tampons coz I dont like using pads. I find them uncomfortable and bulky. Plus it makes me feel icky and wet down there. if u hv heavy flow then change it more often or use the high absorbancy ones.

at night I usually use a pad coz don't want to make up in the middle of nite to change. Or towards the end of my period I'll use pads

plus u can still fool around with ur husband/bf if you wear tampons as opposed to pads

is your first day a heavy flow? There are different absorbency for tampons (just like pads hv slim and maxi). Mayb you should change it more often