Tampons vs pads

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Registered: 01-04-2008
Tampons vs pads
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Fri, 01-04-2008 - 12:25pm

When I was a teenager my Mom would NOT let me use tampons. I didn't get to wear them until I had graduated high school and purchased them myself. Of course my Mom was and still is so very old fashion! We do live in the south, in the "Bible Belt", and that's how I was raised.

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Registered: 06-17-2003
Fri, 01-04-2008 - 12:39pm
ummm, tampons will not take
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Registered: 01-04-2008
Fri, 01-04-2008 - 12:57pm
lol... thank you, I know that I sound naive, and I am the first to admit I am! Growing up in such a strict home has really made me this way, and I just want what's best for my girls. I couldn't go swimming
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Registered: 09-29-2004
Fri, 01-04-2008 - 1:03pm


I agree with the other mom with a caution that your DD must "not forget" to change the tampon frequently.

Tampon use has nothing to do with virginity. If she is comfortable using them, no problem.
It's personal choice. She might want to try didn't brands to find the one she likes best
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Registered: 08-26-2007
Fri, 01-04-2008 - 1:45pm

The day I started my period was when I was 12 and I had a swim meet.

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Registered: 12-29-2004
Fri, 01-04-2008 - 2:06pm
Maybe the two of you could discuss it with your doctor; if it's a man, and you don't feel comfortable doing that, there's probably a nurse or assistant who would be happy to discuss with you that issue and anything else you'd be interested in, such as the HPV vaccine, painful periods, whatever.
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Registered: 06-17-2003
Fri, 01-04-2008 - 2:10pm
Please also think about telling your daughter that you were wrong about tampons taking virginity.
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 01-04-2008 - 3:10pm

I have boys so can't help you with this one!

But I did want to say that I don't think listening to what all the other kids are doing is a bad thing. We tend to have this negative attitude towards it because we assume we are being talked into something we shouldnt be talked into

But it can be a learning opportunity especially in those area where we arent too strong

I didnt date in high school so am clueless about the whole dance thing-apparently its a big thing to go to both houses and show off your attire for pictures. Duh! I didnt know this until the parent of the boy my son was double dating with pointed it out. I really don't want other parents thinking I am uncaring because I am naive, KWIM?

So, I think it can be beneficial to sit up and take notice when our kids say "everyone else....." They may be pulling our leg or it may be something we need to adjust our thinking on!

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Registered: 01-02-2008
Fri, 01-04-2008 - 4:20pm
My DD13 just started using tampons last month. She had wanted to try them before, but said she was a little scared to. I told her to let me know when she thought she was ready and we would get some. So, last month she said she wanted to go ahead and try them, and she wanted the brand that all of her other friends were using. She has been much happier with the tampons over the pads.
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Registered: 02-25-2002
Fri, 01-04-2008 - 4:42pm

Some girls have a hard time with tampons the first few times, for others it's a breeze. Both my girls had no problem...otoh, my niece took forever. I'll never forget her mom going in the bathroom with her to help and there was all this whining. I don't think that is something I would do, but oh, well...


I think she's more than ready at 15, but you can take baby steps...maybe try it first

 

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Registered: 07-22-2003
Fri, 01-04-2008 - 4:45pm

I never used tampons until I was in college, then I never used anything else, until I had my kids.


My daughter has used tampons for years and has never had any problems and neither have I. But like one of the other posters said, she must be sure to change them often enough and also use the right ones. For example if her flow is light, she should not be using Super Plus.


Be sure she reads the panplet on proper use and Toxic Shock. Although I have never heard of anyone having this it is a possibility and she needs to know that.


I also agree that you need to have a talk with her about the fact that she will not lose her virginity if she uses tampons, there is only one way to lose that and that is by having sex.

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