Tampons are slipped into the vagina, and girls get the hang of inserting them after several tries. People can't tell a girl is wearing a tampon. Pads stay in place on your underwear. People will not know a girl is using one. Tampons need to be changed every three to four hours, and no more than six hours. Do not sleep using a tampon. Change pads every three to four hours. There are pads for sleeping, but girls may not find them desirable to wear while awake.
Girls can wear tampons during sports, including swimming. Girls can also wear pads for sports, but not swimming.
Girls should ask their moms, female guardians, or other trusted female adults for complete information about pads and tampons. Girls may want to try both to see which they prefer.
