text: have a question about *that time of the month*(, need womanly advice!)? when you have your period, is it suppost to flow constantly? what if there's clots? is it okay to insert a tampon if you have clots? i've never inserted a tampon, so i don't really know anything about them (i got my pd. in july..). please help!! to tell you the honest truth, your gonna have to try tampons to know if your gonna like them.  if used propertly, tampons are fine to use through out the whole period.  blood clots are normal and most women get them so there is no risk your taking if your using a tampon and have clots.  just remember to use the proper tampon meaning heavy medium or light flow accordingly.