No question is ever silly, and your question is an important one! You cannot lose your virginity by inserting a tampon. The term virginity describes a sexual experience. Inserting a tampon is not a sexual act and will not interfere with future sexual experiences, but there are pros and cons to using them. They tend to be more comfortable and allow you to wear bathing suits and enjoy sports, but you must remove them on time. Wearing tampons any longer than the package instructions recommend may cause an infection. Another good thing about tampons? Using them helps you learn about your body.