So I use tampons and what happens if they hurt when they are already in

Okay so if your tampon hurts when it's already in, it usually means it's not in quite right, or it might be too dry.

First thing, make sure it's pushed up far enough. Tampons are supposed to sit pretty high up inside you, past the sensitive opening part. If it's still low down, it can feel super uncomfortable, like you can feel it poking or rubbing. You can try pushing it a little further with your finger, or just take it out and try again with a fresh one. Sometimes you just gotta find that sweet spot, you know?

Another thing is if your flow isn't heavy enough for the tampon size you're using. If it's a super light day and you're using a regular or super tampon, it might feel dry and scratchy when it's in or when you're trying to take it out. If that's the case, try a lighter absorbency next time, or switch to a pad if your flow is really light. You should barely be able to feel a tampon when it's in correctly and has soaked up enough blood.