To everyone: sorry about the late replies! I thought I'd be able to get on the computer before now.

SecretGarden: don't worry about it, I appreciate the suggestions.

That's true...I'm not looking forward to it but it'd be good to know if everything's ok. I'm not sure when it happens here - maybe 18? If so, it won't be long.

I don't mind you saying...I have tried before, and I'm pretty sure I found it, but trying to put a tampon in really hurts! I don't know, maybe I'm just too tense?

Thanks. I'll try and get a film for next time...hopefully mum wouldn't mind having to spend just one evening away from her programmes.