Is that true or can I use a tampon? Any girl who has her period can use a tampon. Tampons work just as well for girls who are virgins as they do for girls who have had sex. And even though using a tampon can occasionally cause a girl's hymen to stretch or tear, it does not cause a girl to lose her virginity.
Only having sex can do that. Whether a girl decides to use a tampon or a pad is completely up to her. Lots of girls who are active β and girls who enjoy going to the pool or beach β want to use tampons so they don't miss out. It may take some practice putting in a tampon for the first time.
Some girls find that using a slender-size, applicator-style tampon especially one with a rounded top makes it easier at first. Follow the step-by-step instructions in the box. It also helps to try a tampon for the first time on a day when your period flow is heavy. That way the tampon should slip in easier.
Talk to your health care provider if you are having trouble inserting a tampon. Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD. Larger text size Large text size Regular text size.
