I hate sanitary napkins but am afraid of tampons. What can I do?

Many girls need time to get used to something inside their vagina. So take your time. The first step is to discover what your vulva looks like. Undress and look at it with a mirror. Draw the lips apart and look at the vaginal opening. Wet your index finger with saliva and touch the opening. Maybe you have to do this some days in a row to get used to it and feel relaxed. Once touching it feels good, insert your finger in your vagina. Keep the muscles around your vagina relaxed. If one finger poses no problem, insert two fingers. If this goes easily you can try to insert a tampon. Take the smallest size (mini/slender) and wet your vagina beforehand. So take it one step at a time, gradually losing your fear. If you are unable to insert the tampon because you involuntarily tighten the muscles around the vagina, look under ‘vaginismus.’