No. You do not have to remove your tampon when you go to the bathroom. The reason that you don’t have to remove it is because urinating or releasing solid waste does not affect your tampon in any way. But through the pressure of either a) urinating or b) releasing solid waste the tampon may become loose or be pressed a little bit out of your vagina. Which means that the tampon isn’t going to sit correctly anymore, which could cause it to leak. In most cases whether you feel it or not a tampon does shift when you go to the bathroom. So changing your tampon after you go to the bathroom is a good idea. So some people like to change their tampon after going to the bathroom, even if their tampon hasn’t been in for that long.

Another reason why some women change their tampon after going to the bathroom is because after urinating the string of the tampon becomes wet with urine. Having a wet string dangling from your vagina can be uncomfortable, but that is just a matter of opinion.

So just in case when you go to the bathroom and you are on your period make sure to always bring an extra tampon with you. Since you might a) notice that your tampon is actually full, before you thought it would be, b) your tampon moved out of place or c) the wet tampon string will annoy you. Just imagine going to the bathroom and realizing your tampon is full..but you don’t have another one with you. That would make a very unpleasant experience. Always be prepared. Make sure to have extra pantyliners, pads and tampons with you wherever your day takes you!

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There are two different types of applicators that you can choose from when buying tampons. One is plastic and the other is cardboard. Which one is better to use?

Well the answer to that question depends on what you are looking for. If you are looking for a tampon that inserts easily and comfortably one with a plastic applicator would be your best bet.

If you don’t mind about comfort or how easy it is to insert a tampon and you are concerned with helping out the environment, cardboard would be your best choice.

There are a lot of people these days that are starting to be more aware of the environment and are starting to do things to make it so that our planet becomes more sustainable. Plastic is a material that is very hard to recycle since it is made of synthetic materials whereas cardboard is made from natural resources such as trees. Plastic cannot decompose very easily. It takes years and years before it breaks down, so by using plastic the waste hills are just growing bigger and bigger. In order to help cut down on plastic usage a lot of people are starting to buy environmental friendly products. Such products include: tampons with cardboard applicators, recycled products and natural soaps and detergents.

You might think that a little plastic applicator for a tampon doesn’t make a difference. But just think about it, you aren’t the only woman using plastic applicators there are millions of women who use plastic applicators. If one woman in every city were to stop using plastic applicators just think of the difference that would make.

By using tampons with cardboard applicators you are making a difference and taking one step to a healthier planet.

I’m not saying that tampons with plastic applicators are bad, because truthfully they do insert easier, all I’m saying is that by taking a different look at the picture you can really help.

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You might wonder should I use reusable pads or disposable pads? You might wonder what the advantages and disadvantages are of both. Well I will give you some more info about both and then you can choose which one sounds best for your lifestyle and needs.

Reusable pads are pads that are made out of cloth that can be washed and used again. Reusable pads come in all different colors of cloth and can actually look very cute. If having cute pads is important to you then reusable pads are definitely something that you would want to check out.

Reusable pads are great if you want to be more economical. If you want to cut down on the yearly waste and the use of plastic and other synthetic materials, using reusable cloths pads is something that will help. Using reusable cloth pads will also cut your monthly expenses. Just think about the amount of money you spend on disposable pads while on your period, especially if you have a heavy flow.

Reusable pads are also great for very sensitive skin. Cloth pads don’t give you the skin orations that can occur from disposable synthetic materials. Cloth pads are also a lot more comfortable since they don’t give you that sweaty feeling that disposable pads do.

On the other hand, you might prefer disposable pads because it’s just more convenient. Also you don’t have to wash disposable pads, you can just throw them away.

Disposable pads are a lot easier to buy than cloth pads are. Cloth pads can only be purchased at special markets and from specific people. Disposable pads can be bought at almost every grocery store and gas station.

Choosing reusable or disposable pads just depends on what issues are important to you and what you are looking for when buying menstrual protection products.

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If you trace back the history of women you will find out that over the ages women have used a variety of different kinds of menstrual protection. Some of the most common forms of protection used in the early years were: grass, rabbit skins, sponges, rags, menstrual aprons and homemade knitted pads of other absorbents. Disposable sanitary napkins started to be available in the markets around the year 1895.

Disposable pads originate from nurses in hospitals, who first came up with the idea of containing the flow of menstrual blood with the help of wood pulp bandages. Manufactures of bandages borrowed this idea and started to manufacture pads from handy products that were in expensive enough to be disposed of. Others manufactures slowly joined in making disposable menstrual pads. But the prices of these pads were very high, so only the rich women could afford to buy pads.

Tampons were first invented by the ancient Egyptians, they made disposable tampons from soften papyrus. The ancient Greeks invented tampons by wrapping lint around a small piece of wood, this was recorded in the writings of Hippocrates. Some other materials used for the first tampons include: wool, paper, sponges and vegetable fibers. Later people starting using cotton for making tampons.

In 1929 the modern tampon with applicator was first invented and patented by Doctor Earle Haas. Earle Haas wanted to produced a tampon that could be mass produced very effectively. He later trademarked Tampax as the brandname for his tampon product. Earle Haas’s invention of the modern tampon didn’t come from the knowledge of the homemade tampons being used since a long time ago. The invention came from watching his wife’s and his female patients discomfort of the bulky external pads.

So when you are on your period just think about how easy you have it these days with modern pads and tampons compared to how hard women had it in the 1700’s and 1800’s.

The answer is: no. Wearing one tampon for a whole day is not good and can cause a lot of bacteria to build up. If you don’t change your tampon then it is a perfect place for bacteria to build up. Especially if you live in a hot climate.

Also if you don’t change your tampon regularly it defeats the whole purpose of a tampon. Since a tampon is there to absorb the blood from your vagina. But if your tampon is full and you don’t change it, it wont absorb any more blood and then the idea of the tampon is gone. If your tampon is full and you don’t change it then blood will start to leak onto your underwear and onto your pants. This just makes things totally uncomfortable and embarrassing. Tampons are not made to be worn all day. The idea is that you wear them for a few hours and then change into a new one. When the string on your tampon is all the way filled with blood or if it is almost completely filled then you know that it is time to change your tampon. Sometimes you might be on your period and you forget to bring a tampon with you to work, school or wherever. A tip so that you don’t have to wear the same tampon all day is, put a couple extra tampons in your purse or car.

If you leave your tampon in for a whole day it will also begin to smell very badly and that might scare off those cute boys. Especially when wearing a dress or a skirt the smell of your old tampon can be easily smelled by others. Imagine being around someone that smells like an old bloody tampon…doesn’t sound too pleasant huh? So for your own good and in consideration of others, change you tampon regularly.

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Pantiliners are perfect for every day use. They are good for absorbing the yellowish, whitish or brownish discharge that is totally normal for girls and women to have. They are also great for wearing with a tampon while on your period since they give you some extra protection. A pantyliner is something that you could wear every day and you would be totally comfortable.

A pad on the other hand is used more for when you are on your period. It can be used alone, or it can be coupled with a tampon if you have a heavy period. A pad can also be worn together with a tampon when going to sleep, to prevent overnight leaking. A pad is not considered an every day item since it is thicker and more heavy duty than a pantiliner. Even though it is thicker and more heavy duty a pad is still great for when you are on your period or when you are going to sleep and you don’t want to wear a tampon to sleep.

When wearing pantyliners you don’t feel them, since they are very thin and light. But when you wear a pad chances are that you will feel it and it might make you feel uncomfortable. Since pads are thicker you might feel as if people can see your pad through your pants. The truth is, they can’t see it. But the advantage of pantyliners is that you don’t get that uncomfortable feeling that you could sometimes get from pads. Since pantyliners are so thin and light they don’t do quite as much work as a pad does. Choosing a pad or a pantyliner just depends on what you think is right for you.

Basically think of a pantyliner as an every day item and a pad as a item to be used once your period comes.

When you are on your period you can definitely use a tampon and a pantiliner at the same time to ensure extra protection. You can also wear a tampon and a pad together at the same time while on your period. You would use a pad and tampon together if your flow is really heavy or if you just want to be very, very protected. There would never be a scenario where you would have to use a pad, tampon and pantyliner at the same time. Just think about it…does it make sense to wear a pantyliner, tampon and a pad at the same time? No it doesn’t. You have to choose a pad or a pantyliner and if you need then you can wear a tampon with whichever one you choose to wear. Sometimes you might prefer to wear a tampon with a pantyliner or sometimes you might want to wear a pad along with your tampon. It just depends on what you feel like and how much protection you want.

I recommend using a tampon and pantyliner at the same time, since using these two together does increase your protection against blood stains. If you plan on sleeping with a tampon it would be best to wear a pad also, since sometimes during the night your flow of blood could suddenly increase. Also wearing a tampon to sleep means that the tampon is left to do all the work of absorbing blood for about 6 hours, having a pad there is just a good thing in case the tampon fills up after 5 hours. Have you ever woken up with your underwear and sheets stained? Chances are that you most likely have. In order to prevent those totally irritating mornings where you wake up with blood everywhere, just wear a tampon and a pad for extra protection.

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There is no age requirement for wearing pantyliners or tampons. The only requirement for wearing a pantyliner is that of course you have some sort of discharge that you want the pantyliner to absorb. And the requirement for wearing a tampon would be that you would need to be on your period. Some girls start their period at age 11 or even younger.

If they want to wear a tampon at age 11 when they start their period, that’s totally fine. If they want to wait until they are a little older that is fine too. Some girls don’t start their period until age 16 and they can of course wear a tampon then or whenever they feel ready to. Tampons are made to help you on your period and there is no age restriction on them. If you have you period, then feel free to use tampons. If you have some sort of vaginal discharge once again, feel free to use panty liners. Maybe some girls are embarrassed to ask their moms for tampons since they think they are too young and maybe they think that only teenagers and women wear tampons. But the truth is that once you have your period you are ready for tampons, since they are made for periods.

If you are very young and you have you period and you are embarrassed about this, don’t be. Getting your period in an early age is totally fine and just means that your body is developing into a woman’s body faster than other girls. If you are very young and you get your period do make sure that you eat healthy and drink lots of water, since your body is going through changes and needs plenty of nutrients.

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You might wonder where shall I buy my used tampon, pad or pantyliner? Well the answer is, you should wrap either one of the three in toilet paper and then throw it in the trashcan. Filled pads and tampons can start to smell very fast, so you should make sure that you throw out your used tampons or pads in the trash right after you are done with them.

Do not flush a pad, pantyliner or tampon down the toilet. You might think that that is the cleanest and fastest way to get rid of them, but the truth is that flushing them down the toilet will actually cause more trouble in the end, since they will clog the toilet. Do not flush your used pads, tampons or pantyliners down the toilet in public places such as, school, work, malls, parks or any other place like that. You might think that since it isn’t your home that it doesn’t make a difference, but the truth is that it really does make a difference. Have you ever seen a totally clogged toilet in a public place that completely disgusted you? Well chances are that the reason it is clogged is due to someone flushing down a pad, tampon or pantyliner. Just keep in mind that you are not the only person that will use that toilet on that day and that there are other people out there. Picture this scenario, you have been having a terrible day and you need to go to the bathroom sooooo badly. The only available stall in the bathroom is the completely clogged stall. Now that would totally ruin your day even more, since you now have to go find a new bathroom. Just remember to be considerate of others and think what would I like others to do for me. You will feel a lot better about yourself and your actions if you keep others in mind.

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Before I tell you how to insert a tampon you first have to know some basic facts. Lets consider this a quick cram session on the vagina. There are three holes where things come out of down in the vaginal area. The first hole is called the urinary hole, this is where your urine comes out of. The second hole is where the blood from your period and the yellowish and whitish discharge comes out of. The third hole is called your anus ( butt hole) this is where your solid waste comes out of. Now a tampon is inserted into your second hole, not the urinary hole or the anus.

The best way to insert a tampon is when you are relaxed and in a quiet space. Some girls find it eaiser to insert their tampon when one leg is up on the toilet seat and one leg is on the floor. Others might prefer to just spread their legs and then insert the tampon. It is just a matter of preference. Also when you first insert a tampon make sure you try the smallest size first, if you try a big one it might hurt since your vagina isn’t used to having something in it. When inserting a tampon it is best when the blood is flowing a little bit so that the tampon can just smoothly glide up into your vagina. If your blood isn’t flowing that much then it might be a little bit harder to insert the tampon. Also you should insert the tampon all the way and not only half way. You will feel it when the tampon is correctly inserted. If it hurts or feel uncomfortable or if you feel the tampon in your vagina it is not inserted correctly. You should take it out and get a new one and try again.

Getting the tampon inserted correctly might require a few tries. Don’t get upset or annoyed. Remember its best to be relaxed, especially when its your first time. If the tampon isn’t inserted correctly and feels weird but you leave it in, it might pop out or not correctly absorb the blood. Which could lead to embarrassing moments. One more thing to keep in mind is that the string attached to the tampon is meant to hang out a little bit out of your vagina. The string is there for a reason. The string is what you pull when you take out your tampon.

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