Tampons

Love2Bounce said:Or, you know... just go outside this Friday! 😁 😉 😁 🙂 😉

Anyway... aren't those pills actually great because they let you schedule everything? Most people start them on a Sunday so their period lasts over a week, leaving the weekend wide open for... whatever else you have planned. 😕

Betty Rivera14 said:I honestly don't get this group... one doesn't even know how to use a tampon, the other is taking pills thinking she might be pregnant when she hasn't even had sex, the third thinks she can't go to a doctor because she's a virgin, and the fourth started having sex before middle school was even over...🙄

👍 👋 👋

Since we're making lists... let's not forget the one who thought condoms were just for preventing pregnancy and not STDs... 🙂 🙂

placidfox55 said:👍 👋 👋

And... while we're listing grievances... let's not forget about the one who clearly forgot that condoms are actually meant to prevent STIs too... 🙂 🙂

Haha, I see everyone on this forum has suddenly become an expert overnight.

Yeah, there's still one thing I don't get; LaTiTe, is it really that much effort to change a pad? It’s honestly not a big deal. I used to have those moments where my period would start unexpectedly when I was out, but I always kept a spare pad in my purse. At the end of the day, I can't even imagine wearing the same damn pad all night without changing it—especially if you're out dancing or sweating a little... it's just basic hygiene.🙏

Um...

No, it isn't that changing a pad is difficult, of course. It’s just that when I’m getting ready to head out into the city (around 7 PM), I don't actually have my period yet. So, everything down there is perfectly clean! But by the time I get back home (around 4 or 5 AM), there are a few drops on the pad. One time I tried using one of those thin daily liners and it almost leaked everywhere—it was cutting it way too close.

Honestly, I have this terrible fear of leaking. It's awful; I feel like I'm somehow broken. I find myself constantly worrying about how I sit, how I move, how I do this or that... because I'm always terrified that things will bunch up, shift, or whatever (and believe me, it happens).

And regular panties just drive me crazy! No matter which ones I wear, I still feel more of a rhythm, plus you can see the edges of the underwear through my clothes (I haven't found any discreet options yet).

Ashley Vaughn79 said:Um...

No, it’s not that changing a pad is some huge ordeal for me—obviously not. It’s just that when I’m heading out for the night (around 7 PM), I don't actually have my period yet. So, everything is perfectly clean down there. But then, by the time I finally crawl back home (somewhere between 4 and 5 AM), there are a few drops on the pad. I tried using one of those thin liner pads once, and I almost had a total disaster—it was cutting it way too close.

Well, why don't you just pop a liner in before you leave the house, and then maybe switch to a regular pad or a tampon around midnight (or whenever your flow actually starts picking up)? 😕

Basically, I started this thread just to see if there was any way I could wear thongs over the weekend instead of regular panties. Honestly, who would’ve thought it would bother me this much... but it really does!

If I end up wearing regular underwear anyway, then it doesn't matter. I could even just use actual diapers, not just the thin liners...
The daily liners for thongs don't seem reliable to me because they always bunch up or shift around... they just lose their stickiness... and it's awful! 😠
A tampon seemed like such an ideal solution.... 😢

I don't really get it—why haven't you tried switching up the order you take your pills? Maybe adding a little break in between would help? You should probably check with your doctor before messing with anything, though; don't just wing it on your own. It seems like an easy fix so that your "scheduled time" doesn't keep landing on Saturday nights when it's clearly not convenient for you.

darkbison81 said:I don't really get it, why not just change up the pill schedule? Maybe try adding a break? I guess you should probably ask your doctor instead of just guessing, so you don't end up having your period on a Saturday night when it's super inconvenient.

Yeah, darkbison81 actually hit the nail on the head there. Just shift things around so your cycle doesn't hit right during the weekend and call it a day. Like, maybe take the first pill of your next cycle a day earlier than usual, then your period should come a day early too... so it's done before the weekend starts. Easy.

Reading through those first few posts, I honestly couldn't believe that nobody had stumbled upon such an ingenious solution as just shifting the pill days around 😲
I mean, the instructions right on the pill pack say the exact same thing—and besides, I find it hard to believe your OB-GYN didn't mention it either... 😕
It’s just wild to me how much energy people spend stressing over this... seriously 🙏
Analyzing the timing of a weekend versus when your period starts is quite the deep dive—though, on the other hand, that whole outburst about "maybe I won't even give it back" gave me such a good laugh, thanks for that...
At the end of the day, the main thing is that you've got your thongs ready for Saturday, you're on the pill, and you know your anatomy—who else needs anything more than that? 😁

I think your best bet is to ditch the pills and just go with 🙂
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You won't have to deal with bloating or those weekend period hassles for at least nine months.

Plus, that belly bloat will finally balance out visually with your backside.

Ashley Vaughn79 said:The whole point of starting this thread was just to figure out if I could get away with wearing thongs instead of regular panties over the weekend. Honestly, who would've thought this would bother me so much... but it really does!

And there she goes. If you haven't taken her seriously by now, after a sentence like that, you're clearly not paying attention. 😁

I've been thinking about moving things around, but honestly, this schedule works fine for me next weekend. I think my period starts on Sunday—early morning, but whatever—and then the last day is Thursday, so Friday and Saturday should be totally clear! 😁

I know, I'm overcomplicating things where I don't need to... but that's just how I am! 🙂

Ashley Vaughn79 said:I’ve actually thought about moving things around, but honestly, this schedule works perfectly for my upcoming weekend. I’m assuming my period starts Sunday morning—which sucks, but whatever—and then my last day should be Thursday. That means Friday and Saturday will be totally clear! 😁

I know, I know, I’m overcomplicating things where I don't need to... but that's just how I am. 🙂

Man, if your period lasted from Monday through Friday, you'd basically have every single weekend wide open. 😉

Betty Rivera14 said:Honestly, I think the smartest move would be to ditch the pills and just go natural. 🙂

You won't have to deal with any issues regarding bloating or those annoying weekend cycles for at least nine months.

Plus, losing that belly bloat will finally bring everything back into some kind of balance.

I'm totally on board with that. I really believe that's the best way for her to fix this once and for all. 😉 👍 🙏 😁 🙂

Tying off the ovaries is definitely the best move here😎

From what I understand, you shouldn't use a tampon until you actually have your period, mainly because there's a risk of damaging the hymen—at least for those who still have it intact👍

goldenwolf4 said:I suppose it’s possible🙄 , though it might be a bit difficult since there isn't much moisture to work with..🙄 But I have to ask, why would you even bother using a tampon when you aren't on your period??😕

Doesn't the instructions manual say you shouldn't?
I'll go tear it apart and see for myself.

It doesn't say anything🙏. But I'm absolutely certain I read somewhere that they shouldn't be used outside of menstruation.

Susan Lopez97 said:Doesn't the instruction manual say you shouldn't?
I'll just tear it apart myself and find out.

It doesn't say anything🙏. But I'm 100% sure I read somewhere that you aren't supposed to use them when you aren't on your period.

For example, when you're expecting your period (it's late, but you have to wear something where a pad wouldn't be visible—like a single-day one). Plus, there are all those natural herbal remedies people use internally—for things like yeast infections, chlamydia, Candida, or minor inflammation—that basically involve using tampons for placement or dripping stuff in via a tampon...

Tampons aren't strictly or exclusively for menstruation.

I’m guessing that over the last four years, 😁
latica either finally figured out a way to deal with her tampon situation or just decided they weren't for her anymore.

Emily Hayes said:I’m guessing wanderingcanyon3 either finally figured out her issues with tampons over the last four years or just gave up on them entirely. 😁

Haha, I honestly didn't even notice how old this thread was.