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Why does it hurt when i remove my tampon?

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Dryness: Because they absorb moisture, they can be very dry when you remove them. You can dry lubrication the inside of the vagina a little with k-y jelly before you remove it, and this can help.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 10/21/2013

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