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Tampons vs pads
| 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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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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The day I started my period was when I was 12 and I had a swim meet.
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!
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
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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