It's summertime here and you know what that means!
Folks are hittin' the pools and beaches.
I'm getting lots of requests for a "how to use a tampon" video.
How to insert a tampon:
1. Hold the grip sort of like a pencil
2. Insert into the vaginal opening at a slight angle towards your lower back from the tip to the grip
3. Push the plunger
4. Remove the plastic applicator
If you insert it correctly, you shouldn't feel it.
It's best to try it for the first time at home where you are calm and relaxed.
You might sit on the toilet or try a squatting position.
It takes practice.
Don't try to practice when you aren't having your period.
Period swimwear is a great alternative to tampons if you decide you want something easier to use.
It's a personal choice.
Girl Power Science offers empowering workshops about puberty in San Francisco and online!
