How to Not Be Afraid the First Time You Use a Tampon

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Learn about tampons and alternatives.. Get to know the parts of a tampon.. Do some research into different brands.

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1

Learn about tampons and alternatives.

Step 1

Learn about tampons and alternatives.

2

Get to know the parts of a tampon.

Step 2

Get to know the parts of a tampon.

3

Do some research into different brands.

Step 3

Do some research into different brands.

4

Learn more about your body and reproductive system.

Step 4

Learn more about your body and reproductive system.

5

Look at online diagrams or videos showing tampon insertion.

Step 5

Look at online diagrams or videos showing tampon insertion.

6

Ask a relative or friend for advice.

Step 6

Ask a relative or friend for advice.

7

Talk with your doctor or the school nurse.

Step 7

Talk with your doctor or the school nurse.

8

Find a place where you won't be interrupted.

Step 8

Find a place where you won't be interrupted.

9

Take deep breaths.

Step 9

Take deep breaths.

10

Focus on calming thoughts.

Step 10

Focus on calming thoughts.

11

Take your time.

Step 11

Take your time.

12

Assume a squatting or sitting position.

Step 12

Assume a squatting or sitting position.

13

Locate your vaginal opening.

Step 13

Locate your vaginal opening.

14

Grasp the grip area of the tampon.

Step 14

Grasp the grip area of the tampon.

15

Insert the tip of the applicator.

Step 15

Insert the tip of the applicator.

16

Push the plunger inside.

Step 16

Push the plunger inside.

17

Stop if you feel any pain.

Step 17

Stop if you feel any pain.

18

Remove by gently pulling downward on the string.

Step 18

Remove by gently pulling downward on the string.

19

Switch out tampons regularly.

Step 19

Switch out tampons regularly.

20

Keep trying if you fail the first time.

Step 20

Keep trying if you fail the first time.

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