How to Put in a Tampon for the First Time Easy

If you've been wanting to use a tampon, but are too scared to try or don't know where to start, we're here to help! Here are the steps to follow when inserting a tampon.

If you've never put in a tampon before, you might feel like the instructions don't help at all. Sometimes when learning a new thing—any thing—it just helps to hear it in a different way to click. That's why we've broken down the steps to putting a tampon in for you so you can get it right every time.

Once you learn how, it will become super easy for you and you might realize that you like tampons way more than pads. To understand the steps of inserting your first tampon, we need to go over something the instructions don't cover: anatomy.

Scroll down for a video on how to insert a tampon!

What hole does the tampon go in?

At first, it might be super confusing—what hole does it go in? Can you get it wrong? These are all valid questions and are a normal part of learning all about your period.

You've got three holes down there: your urethra, your vagina, and your anus (aka butthole). You're going to insert the tampon into your vagina; that's the tunnel that leads to your uterus, where the blood comes from. Your vagina is located between the other two holes.

Your urethra is right above the vagina (towards your belly button) and this is where pee comes out. But don't worry; this opening is too small to fit a tampon, so you won't insert it here by accident.

Your anus is the opening where your poop comes out, in your butt. Technically, your tampon could fit in this hole, but your anus is further away from your vagina, towards your butt. If you haven't located it, be sure to do this so that you know you're not accidentally putting a tampon in there.

Grab a mirror and take a look at your genitals. Use your fingers to separate your labia (the "lips" that surround your vagina and urethra) and feel around a bit. If this sounds gross and unpleasant, remind yourself that it's important to know your body! Knowing where your vagina is will make you feel confident when you're ready to try a tampon.

Putting In A Tampon With An Applicator In 5 Easy Steps

Applicators are plastic or cardboard tubes that hold the actual tampon in place. It has a little wand on the end that you can use to push the tampon (the white cotton) into your vagina. Once you push the tampon in, you can slide the applicator out of your vagina. It works like a charm!

To get familiar with this process, practice this before you try putting it into your vagina. Once you see how the cotton gets pushed out of the plastic, you'll be less confused about how it works.

Before you begin, there's one last thing to remember: wash your hands. Your hands are getting very up close and personal with a very sensitive part of your body. Give your hands a good scrub and you'll be ready to get to business.

Step #1: Get Into A Comfortable Position

Some people sit on the toilet with their knees apart, some squat down, and others prop a leg on the toilet seat or bathtub. See what feels most comfortable for you.

Step #2: Locate Your Vagina With Your Tampon

You may need to use one hand to pull apart the lips of your vagina—the labia. You should already know where your vaginal opening is thanks to your handy dandy mirror. If you don't, go back and revisit the section titled "what hole does the tampon go in?" at the beginning of this guide.

Place the tip of the tampon at your vaginal opening. You don't want it to be pointing straight up, but instead toward your lower back.

Step #3: Insert The Tampon Applicator

Gripping the outer tube of the tampon, slide it into your vagina until your fingers touch your body. The grip and the inner tube should still be outside your body. Refer to the image below if you're not sure what the outer tube, grip, and inner tube of the applicator are.

At this point, the string should be facing away from your body.

Step #4: Push The Tampon In

Once you feel the tampon is comfortably positioned, hold the grip and push the tampon inside your body by pushing on the inner tube of the applicator.

Step #5: Remove The Applicator

Once you've pushed the inner tube in the whole way, you can pull away the plastic part and voila! Tampon inserted. Toss the applicator in the trash.

Now you should have a little string dangling from your vagina. The walls of your vagina are strong and they'll hold the tampon in until you're ready to take it out. For easy removal, just place the string to the side in your underwear, or leave it be and let it find its own preferred resting place.

How To Take Your Tampon Out

Next: tampon removal. You should aim to change your tampon every 4-8 hours. You might find that you prefer to change your tampon every time you pee, however, you can totally pee with a tampon in. It all comes down to personal preference.

When you're ready to take out your tampon, get into the same position you found comfortable putting it in. Relax your muscles—this won't hurt, so don't be scared!

Pull on the string of your tampon to remove it, and toss it in the garbage. Don't flush it down the toilet as it's bad for your plumbing and the environment.

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Do Tampons Hurt? And Other Important Questions

Here are our answers to some of the biggest tampon questions.

Do tampons hurt?

No, tampons don't hurt. If the tampon isn't inserted far enough into your vagina, you might feel a little discomfort, especially when you sit. But when a tampon is properly inserted, you shouldn't notice it at all.

Now that you've inserted your tampon, stand up and walk around. Sit down. How does it feel? If you can feel it or you feel a little discomfort, you may not have inserted it far enough into your vagina. This is a common mistake that even people who have been wearing tampons for years make.

If you want, you can remove it and start over, pushing the outer tube of the applicator a little farther in this time. Or you can just use your finger to push the tampon further in.

What does it feel like?

When you're putting in a tampon, you might feel a little bit of comfortable pressure. You won't feel any discomfort, and once it's in, you'll forget that it's there.

Does putting a tampon in break your hymen?

No, it does not. In fact, you may have been told some incorrect things about your hymen. Here's the scoop: your hymen doesn't actually cover the opening of the vaginal wall, and it doesn't break when you lose your virginity either. Some people are born without a hymen entirely.

The hymen is a thin piece of tissue that lines the wall of your vagina. It's not a barrier covering it. Over time, it thins and sometimes disappears.

So what does this mean? Well, it means that your hymen has nothing to do with whether or not you've had sex, and neither does your tampon.

How old should you be to use a tampon?

Tampons are perfectly safe for anyone who is menstruating , of any age. If you have your period, then your vagina is ready for a tampon (as long as you are!).

Can it get lost?

Nope, thankfully your tampon can't get lost in your vagina. Your vaginal canal closes at the end where it meets your cervix–ain't nothing getting past that cervix.

If you can't find the string, don't panic. Check your buttcrack, feel around, it's always hiding somewhere. And if you really can't find it, just use your fingers to locate the tampon. The walls of your vagina are strong and your tampon will never shift in flight.

Didn't nail it on the first try? You're not alone.

Try not to get discouraged if you don't get it on the first try, or even the first month. Every menstruating person has a story of the first time they tried putting a tampon in—and many people don't use one for years. Others try once and decide it's not for them.

Let your period journey be what it is. Have plenty of tampons ready to go, and a supportive family member or friend doesn't hurt either. And if you don't get it the first time, sometimes the best thing you can do is take a break and try another time. A lot of times the biggest thing standing in our way is our own mind. So if you're getting anxious or stressed over your tampons, it's time to put them down and try again another time.

And if you find they're not for you, you're in luck. There are so many great options out there, from pads, to leakproof period underwear. You get to take your pick; it's truly a good time to be a menstruating person.

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