well i'm a younge teen and it seems like my flow has been alittle heavier but i use regulars but it leaks alot and it even did when my flow wasn't heavy..idk why but its like that i use playtex gentle glide i'm ok with usuing a diffrent brand if u perfer it..i'm thinking about getting tampax pearl. what size should i get and idk if this matters at all but i can't even fit two fingers because i'm so tight..and i am worried about going a size bigger because idk just help me please...and i need to know as soon as possible cause my mom is taking me to the store in like 10 minutes to guy them....
2006-09-12 09:31:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I use the tampex pearl and like them. I use regular when it is regular, and super when it is a little heavier. You may need a larger absorbancy. What I also do is wear a pantyliner, so just in case it does leak, it doesn't get everywhere. You may not have it in correctly if it leaks....read the little inserts in the boxes to make sure it is in right....or ask your mom!
2006-09-12 09:36:10 · answer #1 · answered by Jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is OK to up-size to super tampons for couple of days when the flow is really heavy. I am very locked into Tampax brand. I do not like the platex plastic inserters. The Tampax applicator can be flushed, and is also availabe in a compact that it easier to carry to school.
If you have trouble inserting, use a tiny bit of vaseline on the very tip of the tampon.
The panty liner idea is good for back-up.
2006-09-12 16:40:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a couple of different ways to handle this. A) ask for your mom's help. Or...go a size bigger. If your using regulars and having leakage then you probable need it. OB's are made to fit a womans body regardless of size. OR if you are uncomfortable going a size bigger, then use your regular tampon with a small pantyliner. Good luck :-)
2006-09-12 16:38:29 · answer #3 · answered by childofhistory1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Playtex pearls, and they get the best leakage protection of any other tampons that I have tried. For really heavy days go with a super, and for moderately heavy days go with a regular. They have the mixed pack that gives you supers, regulars and juniors. I suggest you get that and use the juniors on your really light days.
2006-09-12 16:37:50 · answer #4 · answered by tookelovalicious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried using a panty liner along with the tampon, the tampon will collect a lot of the blood-flow and the panty liner will serve as a barrier to catch the extra leaks!
2006-09-12 16:36:16 · answer #5 · answered by shelly_mo67 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd try a bigger absorbency, same size, but go here
http://www.tampax.co.uk/helpmechoose0.php
The pantyliner thing helps, but get the really really thin ones so it's comfortable
2006-09-12 16:36:54 · answer #6 · answered by Amy G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋