What happens if you put a tampon in your anus?

Answer 1

Assuming that you are looking for a real answer.


Personal experience has shown there is no harm from rectal use of tampons if done carefully. I often get diarrhea due to sinus drainage, there are no underlying medical problems causing it; however it is rather inconvenient and I don't want to take Imodium all the time.

The concept is not that of a cork. Rather the tampon absorbs the excess moisture allowing normal stool to form. also it allows the stool to stay in longer and your body will absorb the moisture again.

Get to know your body! You have delicate tissues down there. Read up on anal intercourse for more information. If it hurts .... Stop you are doing something wrong. There are some concerns specifically to rectal tampon usage. Tampons are dry, therefore they can stick to the inside of your rectum, much the same way paper will stick to your lips or tongue. Smokers out there ever had the filter of your cigarette stick to your lip? With the case of a tampon it will absorb moisture and release from the tissue with time. If you remove the tampon and it is still dry either you didn't leave it long enough or you are using to high an absorbency. Yes this is just like the absorbency info in the box and for the same reason. Tampons can stick to the inside of the vagina as well. Also just like the box says don't go over 6 to 8 hours.

Relax those muscles and even push a bit then slowly insert. I use just a dab of KY jelly for more comfortable insertion. Leave in for at least 3 hours and no more than 8. To remove go to the bathroom as usual. You can pull the string but this may cause discomfort. Imagine a tiny rope burn there. This is particularly important if you will be using another tampon right away. If you must remove your tampon right away you can give your self an enema or insert a small ice chip and wait a moment for it to melt. This will soften it and un-stick it from the walls of the rectum. If your worried about the Plumbing hold the string and throw it in the trash. Again refer to the pamphlet in the box. I have been flushing tampons for years with no ill effects.

You will notice sensation from the string. Careful placement will minimize discomfort. I often can't even tell it's there.

Paper or plastic?

Cardboard applicators are more ecologically friendly, Also they are flush-able (even guys get the runs so think stealthy). Plastic applicators are more comfortable and handle being stuck in your purse, pocket, glove box etc. much better.

All right smarty pants what do you use?

My favorite for rectal use is Playtex Gentle Glide. The flower shape of the tampon itself is very comfortable and the applicator is also very nice. I have used all sizes from light to ultra with no problems. For all around convenience the light and regular are very easy to use. The ultras require an extra moment or two for insertion and need to be worn longer to ensure they don't stick.

CVS store brand cardboard. These are cheap and work well. Cardboard particularly higher absorbency are more likely to scrape you on the way in. One caveat cardboard absorbs moisture quickly and if you are really wet inside the tampon may not come out of the applicator. If this happens just toss the whole thing and start over.

Tampax. cardboard, pearls, kompact pearls. these are the ones i don't like. something about the string is very uncomfortable and they all use it. It doesn't matter how you place the string. I think it may have to do with the small threadlike string along side the normal one. Other people have posted elsewhere on the net that they have had no problems with Tampax tampons and prefer them for rectal use.

This is just my opinion based on my own experience. I am not a doctor, but I have regularly used tampons for diarrhea control for over 10 years. having used countless boxes of them for this purpose.

Answer 2

Remove them, if possible. If you can't quite reach, squat and bear down to bring the end of the vagina closer to the opening. If you can't get both out, see your health care provider or urgent care office for help. Above all, don't panic.

Answer 3

It is possible to insert two tampons at once, obviously your vagina is designed to accommodate far larger things so you could easily fit two tampons into your vagina at once.

If you had inserted two tampons at once you would be at higher risk of Toxic shock syndrome - tampons allow bacterial growth, which would be twice as much with two tampons to multiply upon, and tampons dry-out vaginal tissues causing direct access for TSST-1 toxins to your bloodstream. Twice the tampon means twice the absorbency and twice the risk of contracting Toxic Shock Syndrome.

Answer 4

If you already have a tampon inserted and you were to insert another then it may be difficult for you to insert the second tampon. Inserting the second tampon may push the first tampon into your cervix which may result in menstrual cramp type pains. Also of course with two tampons you will be at much greater risk of vaginal infections and toxic shock syndrome.

Answer 5

You can physically insert more than one tampon, but you shouldn't.

Inserting more than one tampon means twice the absorbency, as such a significant increase in TSS risk: for each 1g increase in absorbency TSS risk can increase by up to 33%. Only ever use one tampon at a time, if you need a higher absorbency then use a higher absorbency or if you don't have the correct absorbency just change your tampons more often.

Answer 6

if you insert a tampon while a tampon is already inside, you will then have two tampons inside-simple as that

Answer 7

A tampon can go no further than your vaginal canal.

Answer 8

you can try but it wont really work

Answer 9

I don't think it's really possible

Answer 10

I am a guy I Started using tampons when I was 8 over the years as I got older nothing bad has happened to me using them I change them every 4 to 8 hours I still use them today the ones I have found that I like an feel the best are playtex gentle glide 360 I use super plus or ultra I have also grown up with anul leakage so they have helped me for many years now so I dont have anymore messes in my panties I use them many times throughout the months I sometimes have to buy a couple boxes a month cus some days are worse then others but nothing bad has happened to me I haven't got any lost an I have not gotten sick at all if you do use them use a little bit of lube an then relax as much as I can then insert once it's in pull the plastic applicator out and away leave then in for about 4 to 6 hours so they swell up a bit much easier to pull them out the longest I have had one in for was 8 hours while I was sleeping and even then nothing bad has ever happened to me so I hope that helps answer this question and also lets others who do use them know that it's ok to use tampons in your anus if you like them even better but you will be just fine nothing bad is gonna happen to you for using them up there just make sure to change them every 4 to 6 hours the longest 8 and you will be just fine