I'm not sure if my period is normal and scheduled yet, but I'm going on vacation in a few weeks and I should get my period a week before. I wanted to start using tampons over the summer, so I'm afraid I'll have my period a little late because I haven't kept track if my periods are abnormal or not. Should I use tampons for the first time if my vacation is on my period? Also, I'm nervous to try tampons, yet I'm soooo sick of pads because I have a pretty heavy flow and I can feel it come out - the worst feeling ever! Should I use tampons for my next period if it is or even isn't on my period?