Tampon help for my dd

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Whatsthispls · 10/08/2025 10:14

NC for this. We are on holiday and my teen dd really wants to swim today. She has tried using a tampon but didn't manage. She wants to try again. Is there a teen friendly guide (that's not pervy) I can show her? I haven't used them for years and have already given her my best advice.

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SunsetCocktails · 10/08/2025 10:18

There are plenty of teen friendly videos on YouTube.

Cedrabbage · 10/08/2025 10:22

Sounds obvious but has she tried reading the instructions in the pack? I remember studying them intensely as a kid. I started with the mini ones if that helps. Then when she can manage that size up to her flow requirements.

Seeline · 10/08/2025 10:23

Mini ones by lillets - non applicator are much easier. They do a range specifically for teens

Twiglets1 · 10/08/2025 10:24

I agree just get the smallest ones and the non applicator ones are less faff.

MrsTaytodarling · 10/08/2025 10:50

Had this recently, dd didnt want to use tampons so after a bit of a trek, we got period swimwear. Worked a treat

Buffybot12 · 10/08/2025 13:48

I can’t use the non applicator ones. I remember when I was a teen I didn’t realise you had to insert the applicator and then push up. I thought you just aimed it at the hole and then pushed. It seemed really obvious to everyone else so they never thought to mention it.

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Whatsthispls · 10/08/2025 18:24

MrsTaytodarling · 10/08/2025 10:50

Had this recently, dd didnt want to use tampons so after a bit of a trek, we got period swimwear. Worked a treat

I didn't know that even existed - thanks!

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Whatsthispls · 10/08/2025 18:25

Thank you everyone. She only had a few tampons and not the box / instructions. I found lillets instructions online and she had a read. She's still not convinced she did it right but she was comfortable enough to go swimming so it worked!

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JDM625 · 10/08/2025 18:36

Personally, I always found the applicator type easier to use. Unless she is confident with her body- she may not want to push her finger inside with the non applicator type- I certainly didn't at 12/13.

My mum recommended a tiny, pea sized amount of lube on the end which stopped any dragging and really helped too. I had a crash course in using them before a school camp which included swimming/canoe/sailing etc.

rainbowsparkle28 · 10/08/2025 18:40

Glad she got on okay. It might be worth trying applicator ones to see if easier - I have never got on with non app but fine no issues with applicator ones. Would recommend Tampax Pearl (they do in a Lite variety in Boots or regular, lites are very slim so might be good for younger ones / lighter flow). As others have said period swimwear is also an option 👙🩱

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