There is a wide range of hygienic products that women choose when it comes to their periods. You can choose to use pads, tampons, menstrual cups, or period underwear. Tampons come in handy when you want to go out, beach, or football pitch. They let you do whatever you want without your period holding you back. If you want to switch to tampons, you’ve probably heard some people say they hurt when put in. But do tampons hurt? We will find out more about that and the right way to put in a tampon. Stay with me till the end!

Should Tampons Hurt?

Ideally, your tampon should not hurt. If it does, it means there is something wrong. If you use tampons the right way, you will hardly feel it. Tampons are held by your vagina muscles on the inside. The vagina has natural lubrication, which makes it easy to slide the tampon without hurting or feeling uncomfortable. Again, tampons are made of the right shape and size to fit well in your vagina without problems. So, if a tampon hurts when you put it, several reasons can cause that. We will check these reasons below.

Why Does It Hurt When I Put A Tampon In?

According to surveys, 86% of women experience discomfort when inserting a tampon. Why is this? There are many reasons why putting on a tampon can hurt or feel uncomfortable. I will take you through each of these reasons and how you can insert your tampon correctly.

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