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A member asked:

Not used to wearing a tampon and i am having to wear a tampon due to the fact that i don't have any pads. why do they hurt?

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Take it out: Tampons have been associated with pelvic infection. If that tampon hurts you should not use it.

Answered 9/9/2013

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