https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:22:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tampons-post-partum#post-2427692 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 14:10:58 +0000 littlejoy 2427692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I switched to the Diva Cup. But, full disclosure ... It's really uncomfortable on days 1 &amp; 2, so I use a pad. I've heard that the Moon Cup (I think that's what it's called) is a lot softer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tampons-post-partum#post-2427627 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:31:59 +0000 MrsSRS 2427627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsrain: ah. Then that might be the discomfort. Pelvic floor sort of...drooping and making a different shape. Yeah I haven't tried after the second baby. Because I know it will fail. Uugggghhhh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tampons-post-partum#post-2427620 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:29:38 +0000 mrsrain 2427620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSRS: I actually had to switch back to tampons from the diva cup because my pelvic floor wasn't strong enough to keep it in! :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tampons-post-partum#post-2427594 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:17:16 +0000 catomd00 2427594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They were super uncomfortable for me for a few months. They also don't work as effectively either lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tampons-post-partum#post-2427584 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:13:03 +0000 MrsSRS 2427584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I switched to a diva cup. Way comfier. I agree that it might be a lube issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tampons-post-partum#post-2427572 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:05:11 +0000 avivoca 2427572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I rarely use tampons because I am prone to TSS, but the few times I have PP, it hurt a lot. It got better when I stopped breastfeeding, but it's still way more uncomfortable than it was before. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tampons-post-partum#post-2427543 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 12:42:21 +0000 MrsB2012 2427543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the same problem after both pregnancies. I just.. Toughed it out and now after 5 cycles it feels better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tampons-post-partum#post-2427475 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 11:50:38 +0000 mrsrain 2427475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You may just be drier as a result of hormone changes. Maybe try some kind of lube? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tampons-post-partum#post-2427372 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 10:44:27 +0000 ValentineMommy 2427372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the same problem after having DS1. It felt like they were 50x bigger than they really were, if that makes sense. </p> <p>I couldn't wear my old brand. I ended up trying 2-3 other brands until I found one that wasn't so uncomfortable. Somehow that made a difference. I also wore a smaller flow one and changed it more often.</p> <p>Weirdly, after having DS2, I didn't have that problem and can now wear my old brand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tampons-post-partum#post-2427339 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 10:15:20 +0000 ldh112 2427339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: hahaha I know exactly what you mean by "normal." :) I have some left over pads from the early PP days and busted those out. </p> <p>@peaches1038: They hurt to insert and wear. Maybe it is a combo of flow/tampon size/it being 16 months months since I have worn them? Super weird. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tampons-post-partum#post-2427255 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 09:35:27 +0000 peaches1038 2427255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does it only hurt when you're inserting it? You could try ones without the applicator. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tampons-post-partum#post-2427253 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 09:34:43 +0000 mediagirl 2427253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They hurt the first few times I used them, too. I think your body just has to get used to them again. I would swap between tampons and pads until they felt ... normal again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tampons-post-partum#post-2427251 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 09:33:37 +0000 ldh112 2427251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't believe I am even posting this but I am really not sure what is going on! I just got my period back at 7 months PP. Tampons HURT. I have tried both cardboard/plastic applicators. I may try the very slim ones in a bit. I have never had this problem so I am sort of freaking out! </p>