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A member asked:

I would like bigger tampons. so is it normal or not right for a 17 years old to use super plus tampons?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tampons: If flow is heavy and super plus tampon may be an appropriate choice.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/14/2015

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Im16 years old and me and my boyfriend have already had sex 3 times and i didn't bleed for any of them is my cherry is popped if i didn't use tampons?

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I'm a woman, 21 years old. I never had sex used tampon.but,i have symmetrical deep nocthes in lateral hymen(total 4 notches).is my still intact?

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I've been wearing tampons for years, but today I just had an experience where I desperately needed to urinate but was unable to. I pulled my tampon out, and my urine flow immediately turned normal. This has never happened before; is it normal?

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Five years ago i had my tubes tied. Since then my periods have been unbearable. I bleed enough that i go threw super plus tampons every 3 hours help?

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Am i still virgin? I am 17 years old, I am concerned about my virginity. I have never had a sex, but I have used tampons during my period. So, i want to know if I am still virgin or no? Thank you for reading and replying my question!

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