When it comes to periods, there are all kinds of weird myths and rumours out there. We want to clear a few up around our friend: the tampon!
1. Using a tampon is painful.
No! This isn’t true. Sometimes, the first time you use one it might feel a bit weird or uncomfy. That might mean you haven’t got it in quite right. You shouldn't really feel a tampon if it's in right.
With practice you will soon get the hang of things. Loads of girls and young people who have periods happily use tampons every month.
2. Will my tampon get lost in there?
Your tampon won’t get it lost in there…there’s nowhere for it to go!
At the end of your vagina is your cervix. This is a small passageway that connects your vagina to your uterus. Your cervix is far too small to fit a tampon through. So, there's no need to worry about it getting lost.
Before you put a tampon in, check the cord is secure. And always follow the instructions carefully. It will fit perfectly in place!
3. Will I lose my virginity?
No, you won’t lose your virginity by using a tampon! Only having sex can do that.
Not everything you hear is true, and that’s certainly the case with tampons! Now that we’ve busted these myths on the trusty tampon, we hope you’ll give them a go!
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