Hello everyone. I have been worrying about this since I had my first period, and I still haven't found a solution. I am 20 yrs old, a virgin, and can't insert anything into my vagina. I know where it is, I'm aware of my anatomy and have had plenty of sex ed, so I'm not just clueless. My periods are very regular, usually last about 6 days. I am not on birth control. I have never been to a gynecologist.
When I have my period I use maxi pads, not tampons. I have tried inserting tampons many different times, and even with motherly/friend guidance, I just can't do it. Even the really small ones. I can get it about an inch into me, then I can't push it in any further.
I have tried relaxing, sitting, standing, propping one leg up. I have tried putting the tampon in at different angles, and wiggling it when it got stuck. I have tried first inserting a finger to loosen myself up. I have also tried inserting a finger when I was aroused, and very lubricated. I have a lot of natural lubricant when I'm aroused, so there's no unusual dryness. When the tampon gets "Stuck" about an inch in, I try to push it in further, but the fear of pain has stopped me from just ramming it in there.
I can't keep ignoring this. Being only able to use maxi pads is an inconvenience, not to mention getting more sexual with a partner. I haven't let him put a finger into me yet, mainly because I haven't been able to yet myself and I don't know what would happen. I'm afraid that I have a medical issue and will cause myself pain if I try to force something in. I know there are disorders that could cause this... I am able to hold my pee for a very long time, which I'veh eard has something to do with your muscles down there, so do I just have really strong pelvic muscles that would be causing this? My mother has also told me that she's never been able to use tampons, so is it just a genetic thing? I really need a solution to this, because I feel like a freak and I'm tired of worrying about it. :( Thanks everyone. Let me know if you need more information.