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Help Overcoming Fear of Using a Tampon
D.N.
asks from Minneapolis
Help! My daughter is 11 1/2 and she got her first period last week. she was to have swim club today. I got her some slim tampons, but she is afraid to use them. w...
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See all- I agree with the posters who suggested the OB tampons without an applicator if they still make them. That was my first tampon and it was much easier and less intimid...
- Since it is her first period, I do tend to agree with the woman who suggests that if it's too stressful, you just excuse her. But, in light of the fact that she DOES ...
- I would read the sheet inside the box of tampons with her and show her the pictures. My mom never even mentioned periods to me growing up, so I learned everything on ...
