https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 03 May 2026 21:21:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-tmi-question-about-tampons#post-2744596 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 07:11:08 +0000 Portboston 2744596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskansas: I use the meluna cup. I've never had any issues with it. Sometimes if I'm rushed putting it in, it leaks a bit but I can always reinsert it. The absolute best thing (besides the health issues of tampons) is you can leave the cup in alllllll day and not worry about it!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-tmi-question-about-tampons#post-2744572 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 02:38:49 +0000 Teachermama 2744572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes to menstrual cups! I wish I had one when I was a teenager! I had the same problem after kids and stopped using tampons, but then had rashes from pads. Menstrual cups improved everything for me! Also I was hesitant, but YouTube has tons of helpful videos. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-tmi-question-about-tampons#post-2744548 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 22:31:08 +0000 macintosh 2744548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also had trouble with tampons post partum. They would feel like they were falling out! I switched to Diva cup a while back and I like it much better. No leaks, barely any cramping, and I only have to worry about it a couple times a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-tmi-question-about-tampons#post-2744544 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 22:28:42 +0000 Corduroy 2744544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm no help but I've also been having tampon issues since having LO2. About once a period my body gets really cramps expels the tampon like mini labor. Not cool, especially at work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-tmi-question-about-tampons#post-2744452 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 15:53:57 +0000 FaithFertility 2744452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskansas: OMG yes!!! After this last birth 8 months ago I hate the feel of tampons </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-tmi-question-about-tampons#post-2744451 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 15:53:04 +0000 mrskansas 2744451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Portboston: Is there a certain brand you would recommend? I think after this thread I'm convinced to try one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-tmi-question-about-tampons#post-2744362 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 13:37:37 +0000 Portboston 2744362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tampons have a lot of nasty chemicals in them. Here's a good article <a href="http://time.com/4422774/tampons-toxic-cancer/" rel="nofollow">http://time.com/4422774/tampons-toxic-cancer/</a></p> <p>I started getting super sick when using tampons even if it was only in for a few minutes. I finally made the switch to a cup and have been fine ever since. My periods also got shorter and lighter. I'd totally recommend trying a menstrual cup!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-tmi-question-about-tampons#post-2744327 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 12:46:28 +0000 mrskansas 2744327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I might try a different brand next month. I just started using Tampax last month and that could be the common denominator.<br /> I'm also considering trying a cup to see what that's like!</p> <p>Some of these comments have made me think about the movie We're the Miller where the lady talks about her "shallow vagina" haha. Maybe that is my issue! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-tmi-question-about-tampons#post-2744325 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 12:42:39 +0000 bhbee 2744325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Grace: I couldn't use Tampax anymore after my first baby was born! I never knew why but length makes sense. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-tmi-question-about-tampons#post-2744314 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 12:28:52 +0000 newlypregnantlady 2744314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had this happen and it went away once I started using a menstrual cup. But I have no idea why! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-tmi-question-about-tampons#post-2744306 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 12:18:18 +0000 Grace 2744306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you tried a different brand? I found Tampax to be awful, but Playtex (which seems to be shorter) much better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-tmi-question-about-tampons#post-2744288 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 11:51:11 +0000 bhbee 2744288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskansas: oh that is weird if it's new. Glad you have an appt! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-tmi-question-about-tampons#post-2744264 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 10:48:59 +0000 mrskansas 2744264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bhbee: It is concerning because it is a new thing. I got my first PP period a year and a half ago and this pain just now started happening.<br /> I've been wondering if I have some sort of infection that could also be causing TTC issues. I'm definitely asking my doctor at my appointment! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-tmi-question-about-tampons#post-2744262 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 10:47:15 +0000 mrskansas 2744262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: Maybe I should try a Diva cup! I've always wondered about them but have yet to bite the bullet.<br /> I learned through pregnancy and labor that my cervix is not at all sensitive so even if I was hitting it, I doubt I would feel it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-tmi-question-about-tampons#post-2744209 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 09:05:56 +0000 bhbee 2744209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it's new it seems worth asking but my tampon experience also changed a lot with having kids. I figure it's a pelvic floor issue and the heaviness of the baby pre labor was probably as bad as labor itself. I've had better luck switching brands, right now I use u by Kotex click. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-tmi-question-about-tampons#post-2744196 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 08:45:53 +0000 periwinklebee 2744196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Could you be hitting your cervix with it? That can definitely cause cramping and leaking. I had that problem with the diva cup (ouch, ouch, ouch) and then got one made specifically for a low cervix and it worked great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-tmi-question-about-tampons#post-2744168 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 08:04:31 +0000 JerricaBenton 2744168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskansas: i had a c-section, too! No complications, very easy recovery! I just thought maybe it's your uterus had shifted or changed in some way? I totally don't know but it did eventually start working again for me - Hope it does for you too! It definitely sucked for a while because I pretty much exclusively used tampons so it was frustrating!</p> <p>ETA: thinking about it now...i wonder if it could be internal scar tissue from the c-section that changed the shape of things?? Just a random thought! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-tmi-question-about-tampons#post-2744167 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 08:01:37 +0000 mrskansas 2744167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JerricaBenton: The same thing happens to me with leaking. I'll have just a few spots on the tampon but it'll be all over my underwear.<br /> Funny thing is I had a c-section! So who knows.</p> <p>Glad to hear I'm not the only one who has experienced this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-tmi-question-about-tampons#post-2744164 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 07:59:48 +0000 JerricaBenton 2744164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After I had my lo, I found tampons really uncomfortable, kind of like your description. I also felt like it wasn't right, like I'd leak, which never happened before with a tampon, and i'd change it but it obviously wasn't filled up. Unfortunately it lasted for a few years! I kind of figured it had to do with things shifting after having a baby and it did go back to normal for me. I was bad and didn't visit the gyno for years after lo, but definitely ask when you go to your appt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-tmi-question-about-tampons#post-2744155 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 07:44:35 +0000 mrskansas 2744155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've noticed during my past two periods that putting in a tampon hurts, but the pain feels like it's in my uterus. A couple of times this week I've had to remove a tampon right after insertion because of the cramping. Other times it only bothers me going in but then the cramping goes away.</p> <p>I have my annual exam with my OB coming up but I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this? </p>