2006-08-03 00:58:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
You stick the tampons in your hoo-hoo.
You stick the pads to your undies.
2006-08-03 01:01:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tampons are an invasive form of feminine hygiene protection. The tampon is inserted into the vagina and then the applicator is removed. It acts like a plug or a stopper which seems less messy at the time. However, the flow doesn't stop so there is a build up. So you can imagine the mess when you remove the tampon. The other down side to tampons is that if you leave it in too long, you can suffer from Toxic Shock Syndrome. It's a serious bacterial infection that causes vomiting, high fever (a temp of 102F or 38.8C), a rapid drop in blood pressure with lightheadedness or fainting, watery diarrhea, headache, sore throat, muscle aches, a sunburn like rash, bloodshot eyes and an unusual redness under the eyelids or inside the mouth. Other symptoms include: confusion; decreased urination; fatigue; thirst; weak and rapid pulse; pale, cool, moist skin; and rapid breathing.
Sanitary napkins or maxi pads are less invasive than the tampon option. They are adhesive and stick to the crotch of your underwear until you remove them and place a new one. The down side to maxi pads is that if your flow is heavier than you estimated or the pad bunches up, you have an absorbency issue and there will be flow everywhere. It will end up in your underwear and possibly even through the back of whatever outfit you are wearing at the time.
2006-08-03 08:09:55 · answer #2 · answered by Shopgirl9337 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
....ok...i'll answer seriously. Pads are placed in the underwear and stay there because they are adhesive on one side. They are thin but absorbent. Tampons are actually placed inside the vagina, and soak up the menstrual flow from there. Health wise, pads have absolutly no health risk, but are sometimes visable through underwear (though not through other clothes, don't worry) Tampons carry a very minimal but real risk of tss - toxic shock syndrome, which can be deadly, but if you only leave them in for about 5 hours max, this won't hapen. They are removed by pulling on the attached string, and, other than this, are not visable, though can be slightly uncomfortable the very first time. Wearing a tampon, you'll forget it's in and can go swimming as well. Hope this helps.
2006-08-03 08:05:14 · answer #3 · answered by Jigga 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old are you that you don't know the difference between a pad and a tampon??
A pad is worn externally in your underwear, a tampon is inserted into you, internally!
2006-08-03 08:02:07 · answer #4 · answered by crazyotto65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not ask the expert - Prince Charles! His wish was to return to this earth as a tampon! I think the difference is between plain boring and 'exciting'!
2006-08-03 08:03:31 · answer #5 · answered by joeblog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pads you stick to your underwear, and tampons are inserted into the vagina.
2006-08-03 12:51:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pad is external (stuck on your pants) and a tampon is used internally.
2006-08-03 08:04:17 · answer #7 · answered by Kate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tampons must be insert in the vagiana while the pads are sticked to the underwear
2006-08-03 08:01:46 · answer #8 · answered by Pearl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apart form he obvious diffs that evryone else has given you, I like tampons more cause you dont get that horrid odour of old blood and your genital area remains fairy clean. Pads are just so messy for me.
2006-08-03 08:07:39 · answer #9 · answered by cindz_jess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tampons you insert into your vagina
you attach pads to your underwear
both are used during your period to collect the blood that comes from your body shedding the lining of your uterus
2006-08-03 08:02:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋