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Why wont my mom let me use tampons???10points?
February 10th, 2012
Posted by Dr.SkinCare
okay when i was 12 we went to a waterpark and i had to learn to use a tampon it did not work soo i did not swim i know i can insert tampons now i am 14 now too i recently btoke my hymen too! i still have the box of tampons un my bathroom i want to use tampons what do i do or tell my mom???Your mom won’t let you? That’s a little weird. She just might be worried that it’s too much work for you or that it will hurt or that you’ll leave them in for too long and get that weird disease. TSS.Some cultures and religions have taboos about touching yourself down there. Your mother may have some of those beliefs.
Also, tampons have been linked to Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), which is a potentially fatal disease that is more likely to occur in younger tampon users. She could be worried about that.
Your mom may also have had some bad experiences with tampons. My mother never liked them, so I had problems getting her to buy me some because she was sure I wouldn’t like them.
Personally, I believe that once you get your period, it is your decision how to take care of it.
Sit down with your mother and ask her why she is opposed to you using tampons.
If she is worried about TSS, promise to use low absorbency tampons, change them frequently, and use pads at night. Promise her that if you experience any of the symptoms of TSS, you will remove the tampon immediately and tell her about it. Explain that TSS is treatable if it is caught early.
If she is worried that you will not like tampons, explain that you still have the old box, and that you can use those to see if you like them first. That way, she won’t have to spend any money on something you may not use.
If it is a cultural/religious taboo that is stopping her, you will probably be unable to talk her out of her belief. If that is the case, you may just have to use them behind her back–but this means buying them yourself as well.There should be instructions on how to correctly insert them included in the packaging. Failing that, just google "correct use of tampons" or something.. Is that what you’re asking? How to use them?
And I’m not clear: has your mother said she doesn’t want you to use tampons? I think you need to sit down and have a talk to her about why you can’t use them, if that is the case. Also, she might be able to give you a few tips on how to use them correctly.
You have to be careful with tampons. Don’t keep them in for more than about 5 or 6 hours (or whatever it says on your packaging) because that can cause Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). Use the lightest tampons you can for your flow. I’m somewhat of a heavy bleeder but I only use medium tampons, and change them every 4 to 5 hours.
Good luck!tell her its your body and you feel more comfortable using them.
I had the same problem. Both of my parents didnt want me to use them. I just flat out told them it was none of their buisness what I stick in my vagina. Seriously.It isnt, and if you feel better using them, then use them, they can physically take the tampon out of you. Soon enough they will stop pushing you, and they will forget about it.your mom shouldn’t be able to control something that is so important to your life. next time you have your period, practice putting in a tampon until it feels comfortable. explain to your mom that you don’t like pads and would rather use a tampon. she should understand.tell your mom to deal with it and use it anyways..whats she going to do pull it out of you lol?
some moms just dont like there daughters using it for the whole tss issue and others just see it as a sign of there children growing up and have a hard time dealing.just tell your mom…
just re-enforce your arguement with good reasons… and not just something lame like *because i want to* or *because everyone else is doing it* try and sound mature and serious and explain to her your side of the story…Your mom doesn’t want you to use tampons because she doesn’t want anything entering your vagina. lol. I don’t know why some think its like another form of taking your virginity away. Yea…it doesn’t make sense. lolI would use them, there less of a hassle and you should tell your mom just so your two are on the same page. Bc when you run out youll need more right? hope i could help = ]rumors say that they are bad for you, and can make someone want to be sexual active.
she is just looking out for you..
Tell your mom and see what you preferI really don’t think your mom is afraid you might hurt your hymen, but your mom could be very religious and not want you to touch anything to down there – and really doesn’t want you to grow up too quickly. She might also be concerned about Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). It is caused by tampons and can make us really sick and even kill us. But, that is rare.
Tampons provide a moist, warm home where bacteria could thrive and cause TSS. There was a big break out of this in the 1980′s. Maybe your mom is fearful of this for you and might not be sure if they will make you sick. Being a girl, I’m sure she wants you to feel as comfortable as possible during that time and to use tampons if you want to – but being a mom she does not want to harm you and would prefer you not use them ever.
TSS was big in the 1980′s but not so much so anymore because the tampon material that really caused TSS was taken off the market. The article below tells you about it.
It is confusing because women still have a possibility of getting TSS just because of the type of environment that is created when using ANY type of tampon – but it is rare now a days.
Here are links telling you about TSS: the causes, symptoms and that the tampons they made when your mom was younger are no longer made.
kidshealth.org/parent/infections/…
www.mayoclinic.com/health/toxic-s…
This is hard to read article but good back up information from the FDA stating that tampons are much safer now. You may want to read this also to help you talk to your mom about safety: www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml…
It says the tampons that originally caused TSS were taken of the market and it talks about tampon composition and how it "has also changed since 1980." to a better material. They no longer use the bad stuff (RelyPr tampons that consisted of polyester foam and cross-linked carboxymethylcellulose) that greatly contributed to TSS. You may want to explain this to your mom once you read more (or even read the article with her) to let her know that they are making safer materials now. If it is TSS that she is worried about.
Doing research like this is great. It ‘s shows that you really respect you mom’s opinion and want to get all the facts so you can make an educated decision before acting too quickly. Plus, having all this information will make others seriouly listen to you and respect your opinion more. I hope it is helpful.
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