How to put in a tampon without an applicator

Sit on the toilet.Spread your knees farther apart than you usually might, so that you have maximum access and visibility while you figure this out, or you can squat and sit like a frog on the toilet seat.^[9]

• Alternatively, you can stand to insert a tampon, placing one foot on a higher surface such as a toilet seat.

  If this works better for you, give it a shot.

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However, most women prefer sitting on the toilet so that any stray bleeding is contained.

Find your vagina.This is the most common hurdle first-time tampon users run into, and it can seem really daunting.

Once you figure it out, though, you're set for life! Here's how to make it a little easier:^[10]

• Understand your anatomy. There are three openings: the urethra (where urine exits) at the front, the vagina in the middle, and the anus at the back.
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  If you already know where your urethra is, feel an inch or two behind it to find the opening of the vagina.

• Use the blood to guide you. This might sound weird, but it'll help if you're struggling. Wet a piece of toilet paper, and
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