text: My period is very heavy the first 3 to 4 days and last for 6 to 7=( I know how you feel. I was scared of tampons firsts myself. Then I turned 23 and figured what do I have to lose since TSS is so rare. Always use the absorbency that matches your flow and try to swith during the lighter days interchanging with pads. Calm your fears, hon. There is also this new method using a cup. There is one in particular named of all things the Diva Cup and another which is more easily found in drugstores named conveniently...Instead. It can get messy, as it stored the blood instead of absorb it (making it inconvenient if you are just starting out,, but as with tampons practice makes perfect). You should try that. If inserted properly you shouldn't feel a thing=)