Help Please on Periods - Warning this is going to be graphic

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Since having dd2 7 months ago I can't seem to use tampons effectively anymore. Its not a case of pain they just seem to leak, I don't think it's an absobancy issue as when removed they're not 'full' it just seems to be from the sides. I don't think it's lax muscles either as dh has reported that it seems 'tighter' if anything - in fact we're convinced the midwife put an extra stitch in!!
Anyone got any experience/advice on this?

Are you inserting the tampon high enough?

I certainly have found a slight loss of sensation and rather than 'feeling' it's inserted properly I have to make sure on a practical level, if that makes sense.

If you are a bit drier then perhaps it doesn't expand enough to collect all the flow?
Personally I always found Lillets better than Tampax for this reason... have you tried different brands?

Also - try a Mooncup? Seals round the edge so no leak problems.

oh am with Califrau - the same happened here
tampons just spent their whole time on the way back to the outside world.

mooncup? Never heard of them!!

google mooncup.

Little silicon cup inserted into fanjo - reusuable....LOADS of threads about them

Thanks for the help. Will try. Hope they work - So fed up of 'crinkling' when I walk!!!

Thanks loads. Will give it a go. Not so sure about the testimonial about 'enjoying your period' though!!

I thought that stitches were nearer the entrance, in my exp, and maybe inside is roomier now, hence the tampon moving. My tampons were the same for about 2 yrs after having dd, had 2nd degree tear, and they were very vertically challenged lol.

Got myself on the pill, no more periods, bliss.

If i wasnt on pill i might be tempted witht the mooncup tho.