Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What is tampon ? is it similar to the sanitary pads ? could it hurt the hymen ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Different: A tampon is a bullet shaped absorbent cotton suppository with a string on the end. Sometimes it comes with an applicator to help with insertion. The tampon is inserted into your vagina, through the hymen opening. Depending on your hymen, it may fit through or not. Once it fills with blood, it expands a bit, so pulling it out can be harder than putting it in. Everyone's hymen is different.
Answered 6/26/2016
4.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I can't get a tampon in. I think my hymen is blocking it. Could that be possible?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I am 24 and am a runner.I have the issue of being really tiny down there and cant use tampons.Is there anyway this could be fixed? my hymen is intact
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have a flesh string hanging out of my v &have determined it to be a subseptate hymen. It makes wearing a tampon quite difficult. Can this be removed?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I haven't had sex yet. But it doesn't hurt when tampons are inserted and taken out. How can I tell if my hymen is intact ?
I've tried to use tampons, it won't go in and it hurts very bad. Actually, nothing can go in me. And my hymen looks odd(it has absolutely no openings, but it's not imperforate). Can I just get a hymenectomy? Also when I touch it, it feels very thick?
So after the tampons breaks the hymen, will it hurt and bleed when having first time sexual intercourse?
I'm 22yr old virgin. There's this thin skin that's connected to the lower lips of my vulva. It connects to the skin in between my anus and vulva. It opens enough for tampons. It hurts when stretched. Is it simply my hymen? It's annoying!
I felt a pinch while inserting a tampon for the first time. Could it be possible that i broke my hymen? Am i still a virgin?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
