6 Myths on Tampons and Virginity

The subject of tampons and virginity is often raised by young women and those just beginning their menstrual cycle. The “logistics” of wearing tampons and how it pertains to your virginity is understandable. For those of you who have recently begun your period and are concerned about “taking your virginity” with the usage of tampons, you need not fear. When it comes to Google searches, the answer is usually better than what people expect!

Myth 1: Tampon may steal my virginity if I’m a virgin

Nope. Using a tampon (a medical device) during your period does not modify your virginity status.

Myth 2: Using a tampon before having sex does not qualify as my first time using one.

There’s no way. Having sex for the first time is not the same as using a tampon for the first time. You can only get the meaning you give it by putting anything in your body. Simple as that: Tampons do not rob you of your virginity. Even if you have sex for the hundredth time, it will always be your 100th sex.

Myth 3: Tampon can damage my hymen.

Your hymen does not truly “break”; rather, it extends during menstruation. Tampons have the potential to stretch your hymen, but you should keep in mind that your hymen may have already extended in other ways, or it may continue to do so even if you have intercourse. You know that your hymenal opening is where all of your blood and clots come out if you’ve ever had a period.

Are you ready for a greater shock? First-time penetrative intercourse might often fail to extend the hymen, or to the extent you expect.

Myth 4:  I cannot keep my virginity while using a tampon.

Of course, if by “virgin” you mean someone who has never had intercourse, then yes, you may use tampons and still be considered a virgin. No one can tell you to use tampons if you don’t want to since they are medical equipment regulated by the FDA, and no one can tell you differently.

Myth 5: Tampons benefit non-virgin women more than virgins.

Regardless of how many times, for how long, or whether or not a woman has had intercourse in the past, tampons operate the same way for all vaginas.

Myth 6: My virginity is in jeopardy if I use a bigger tampon.

Your flow and your preferences should determine tampon absorbency. When it comes to tampon sizes, they aren’t for wear but rather relate to the amount of fluid or blood held by the tampon itself. Light tampons aren’t any more unique or sensitive than Super tampons, and you aren’t a disgusting blood monster if you constantly use them. The tampon’s absorbency, not yours, matters, so don’t beat yourself up if you have to use a bigger tampon!

 

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