Anonymous
Post 06/08/2021 16:37     Subject: Where can I find the smallest tampon on earth?
Anonymous wrote:Playtex with the plastic applicator.


+1. The plastic applicator is comfortable and easy to use, and will get the tampon properly placed.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2021 16:28     Subject: Where can I find the smallest tampon on earth?
Cora Minis smallest by far - smaller than smallest OB. On Amazon.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2021 13:56     Subject: Where can I find the smallest tampon on earth?
Definitely Tampax Pearl light!

Also, it could be the way she's inserting it. If she wastes a few learning how to insert it, she'll be better off. Try left leg on toilet and inserting uppish instead of back. Then try it for the other leg and same direction. It will get easier!
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2021 12:58     Subject: Where can I find the smallest tampon on earth?
So diva cups come in various sizes. DD 13 is under 5 feet tall, sails in the summer and uses a diva cup. I like them because they are smooth sided and somewhat squishable.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2021 12:53     Subject: Re:Where can I find the smallest tampon on earth?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Have you seen an obgyn for your daughter? Do you think this is a size thing or possibly another vaginal issue? I am only mentioning because someone I went to school couldn’t use tampons without extreme pain and as it turned out she had an issue with blockage that was easily remedied with a minor procedure.


It's called a hymen. It's normal anatomy, not a "blockage."


Actually, unless the hymen is extremely rigid or thick, it shouldn't be a problem.


And if it is either of those, it is still called a hymen, not a "blockage."
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2021 11:40     Subject: Re:Where can I find the smallest tampon on earth?
Ugh, my daughter is struggling with this, too. I like the suggestion to lie down ... she hasn't tried that yet.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2021 11:35     Subject: Where can I find the smallest tampon on earth?
Anonymous wrote:Dear Daughter, NOT Dad!!!!


I was having a heartattack as I was reading the previous post.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2021 11:15     Subject: Re:Where can I find the smallest tampon on earth?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Have you seen an obgyn for your daughter? Do you think this is a size thing or possibly another vaginal issue? I am only mentioning because someone I went to school couldn’t use tampons without extreme pain and as it turned out she had an issue with blockage that was easily remedied with a minor procedure.


It's called a hymen. It's normal anatomy, not a "blockage."


Actually, unless the hymen is extremely rigid or thick, it shouldn't be a problem.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2021 11:13     Subject: Where can I find the smallest tampon on earth?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My dad was able to do it only after lying on a towel on her bed.

Also, I think girls tend to think it’s straight up into your body. It really goes at a 45 degree angle, so what helped me was someone telling me to aim toward my spine as I do it.

The smaller the better and with Vaseline might help too.

I didn’t know there was period swimwear but definitely use that if it exists!


Please do not put Vaseline in the vagina. It’s known to breed yeast, bacteria and cause infection. It’s ok topically but not inserted.


Would KY jelly be a better alternative?


Yes, because it's designed for insertion and doesn't have the same risks.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2021 08:05     Subject: Where can I find the smallest tampon on earth?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My dad was able to do it only after lying on a towel on her bed.

Also, I think girls tend to think it’s straight up into your body. It really goes at a 45 degree angle, so what helped me was someone telling me to aim toward my spine as I do it.

The smaller the better and with Vaseline might help too.

I didn’t know there was period swimwear but definitely use that if it exists!


I agree to try a different position. It's been decades since I've looked at the "instructions" that come in the box, but I remember them showing an illustration where the woman had one leg up on the toilet for insertion, and another with the woman sitting on the toilet for insertion. It also specified that when you take it out, to use the same position you used for insertion.


I’m a grown ass adult woman who’s had 2 kids, and I can’t stand to insert a tampon. It just won’t go in right. I hate those instructions! I have to sit on the toilet. So tell her to try a different position too.

The first few times I wore a tampon when I was 13/14-ish on vacation, I had to lay down on a towel to get it right too.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2021 06:04     Subject: Where can I find the smallest tampon on earth?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:diva cup?
NO.


Double NO. I could never even get the thing (small size) inserted it was so big. Way more uncomfortable than a tiny tampon.


+1

I agree. I’ve had two kids and I think these things are massive!!!
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2021 00:09     Subject: Re:Where can I find the smallest tampon on earth?
Try these?

https://www.target.com/p/tampax-pearl-lite-absorbency-tampons/-/A-52568045
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2021 23:26     Subject: Re:Where can I find the smallest tampon on earth?
Anonymous wrote:Have you seen an obgyn for your daughter? Do you think this is a size thing or possibly another vaginal issue? I am only mentioning because someone I went to school couldn’t use tampons without extreme pain and as it turned out she had an issue with blockage that was easily remedied with a minor procedure.


It's called a hymen. It's normal anatomy, not a "blockage."
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2021 21:18     Subject: Where can I find the smallest tampon on earth?
Anonymous wrote:My dad was able to do it only after lying on a towel on her bed.

Also, I think girls tend to think it’s straight up into your body. It really goes at a 45 degree angle, so what helped me was someone telling me to aim toward my spine as I do it.

The smaller the better and with Vaseline might help too.

I didn’t know there was period swimwear but definitely use that if it exists!


I agree to try a different position. It's been decades since I've looked at the "instructions" that come in the box, but I remember them showing an illustration where the woman had one leg up on the toilet for insertion, and another with the woman sitting on the toilet for insertion. It also specified that when you take it out, to use the same position you used for insertion.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2021 21:16     Subject: Where can I find the smallest tampon on earth?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My dad was able to do it only after lying on a towel on her bed.

Also, I think girls tend to think it’s straight up into your body. It really goes at a 45 degree angle, so what helped me was someone telling me to aim toward my spine as I do it.

The smaller the better and with Vaseline might help too.

I didn’t know there was period swimwear but definitely use that if it exists!


Please do not put Vaseline in the vagina. It’s known to breed yeast, bacteria and cause infection. It’s ok topically but not inserted.


Would KY jelly be a better alternative?