private question...?

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please BOYS i wish you not to answer this question.my mom died and i need GIRLS to answer for my mom.i am not comfortable with this question...so please respect my words...please?
thanks!^_^


um...girls?
whats better?
tampons or pads?


do tampons have better protection against leeks?

have you ever had a leek for useing tampons or pads better?
i tried pads but i leeked 2 times...i want to try tampons so im asking^_^

Answer 1

I'm a woman, not a girl, but I'm going to assume you want my answer anyway :o)

In my opinion, neither.

I use a menstrual cup, I used to use tampons and pads until I found out how very bad tampons are for vaginal health and found out about other options like menstrual cups, I've been using my Mooncup for three years now and still love it, I would never go back to using tampons or pads. Mooncup - http://www.mooncup.co.uk

Menstrual cups are better because you can wear them for up to 12 hours without any leaking or risk, they are totally safe, you can wear them just before your period is due, you can wear them playing sports or swimming, you can wear them at night, they are more body-positive, they are more environmentally friendly, they are really cheap, some types of menstrual cups can be worn during sex, there is nothing at all showing on the outside of the body, you can get a full refund of your money if you don't like them, they are comfortable, they can reduce cramps as well as flow in comparison to tampons, their manufacturers are moral, etc.

With tampons you have to bare in mind that commercial tampons are the most harmful out of over twenty different menstrual options, and the only options to have caused deaths both during the TSS outbreak in the 1980's and dioxin scandal in the 1990's where manufacturers knowingly put women's lives at risk. Tampons prevent the vagina from cleaning itself, give bacteria a place to multiply, leave fibres in the vagina, cause vaginal splitting, contain harmful chemicals as well as bleach, and so all these things mean much greater risk of infection and toxic shock syndrome than other menstrual options.
Some of the risks and issues are discussed here - http://www.spotsite.org

You might want to look into all your options, here are some of the menstrual options you have open to you, rather than just thinking about either tampons or pads;

Commercial tampons – e.g. Tampax – http://www.tampax.com
Organic tampons – e.g. Natracare – http://www.natracare.com
Soft tampons – e.g. Gynotex - http://www.gynotex.com
Sponge tampons – e.g. Jade & Pearl – http://www.jadeandpearl.com
Homemade tampons
Commercial pads – e.g. Always - http://www.always.com
Organic pads – e.g. Natracare – http://www.natracare.com
Cloth pads – e.g. Gladrags – http://www.gladrags.com
Homemade pads – http://bloodsisters.org/bloodsisters/pads.html
Padded panties – e.g. Lunapanties - http://www.lunapads.com/Department.aspx?DeptID=3&PriceCat=2&Lang=EN-US
Period blankets – e.g. Lunablankets - http://www.lunapads.com/product.aspx?ProductID=31&deptid=6&PriceCat=2&Lang=EN-US
Toilet paper
Padettes – e.g. Miniform
Silicone bell-shaped menstrual cups – e.g. Divacup – http://www.divacup.com
Rubber bell-shaped menstrual cups – e.g. Keeper – http://www.keeper.com
Soft plastic diaphragm-shaped menstrual cups – e.g. Instead – http://www.softcup.com
Diaphragms as menstrual cups
Homemade menstrual cups
Free-flow
Free-flow layering
Free-flow instinctive
Extraction

Answer 2

No harm in trying tampons. It will come down to a personal choice in comfort for you. Many writers here have advised changing often. I think with a tampon you should change every 3 to 4 hours. Your flow will probably be heavier at sometimes and less at others. I would suggest you look for the packages of them that have the different size protection for those different days. You could also alternate, wearing tampons during the day and pads especially for nighttime wear at night. I suggest the Always Overnight with wings, the ULTRATHIN. They are great and more comfortable than the thick ones. I myself cannot wear the tampons. They are to uncomfortable to me as I have uterine contractions and the contractions on the tampon are very uncomfortable. I have had great luck with the Always Extralong. I feel safest with them and change whenever I go to the restroom especially when I flow heavy. How often you change may depend on how often you go to the restroom. You may need to check yourself occasionally even when you don't need to use the restroom. If you decide to try tampons I would wear the pantyliner with wings as an extra precaution I have had tampon leakage even when the tampon didn't need changed. I don't think anything we women have to wear during our periods is really comfortable but we just have to do the best we can for the 3-5 days that we have to. Tampons soak up all moisture in our vagina so there is a greater risk of yeast infection. If you change too often it can be very uncomfortable due to dryness. Be sure if you decide to try tampons to read the precautionary information sheet and direction sheet before you try it. They are for some and not for others and then remember you have the option of alternating. I don't believe it is advisable to wear tampons at night and I think the directions sheet will state that. From a mom best wishes.

Answer 3

If you only use a pad you either have to wear a small one and change it constantly or wear a large uncomfortable pad. If you use both tampons and pads, you can use a large tampon (which you can't feel anyway) and a smaller pad that you can wear all day since it's only there for the little bit that escapes the tampon. You have to change your tampon about every six hours, but the biggest plus of a tampon is it's not half as messy as using just pads.

And in reference to toxic shock syndrome, you only get this if you wear them for more than eight hours at a time. And even then, probably only if you wear them for like a whole day or something. Just don't wear one for more than about four to six hours and you'll have no worries. Wear one in the morning before school, change at lunch, and then change after school. You'll be fine.

Answer 4

Tampon's better, but that's my opinion, They are LESS prone to leak if inserted correctly. However if you have a heavy flow or don't think you will be able to change it frequently, you can wear a light pad to keep any leakage from your underwear until you can find a place to change. Most of the time a tampon is effective and sufficient, just those heavy days early in the period need a light pad too.

Answer 5

PADS!
Get some overnights and some regular and use those. They are better and then you don't have to worry about those light days or hours. In the pass I have used them and stopped bleeding and it hurt removing it. I guess on your heavy day a tampon would be good but I think pads are the best way to go. By using a always thin overnight. You never have to worry about leaks.
Play around with them and see which you like best. It's hard to tell a person which they would like better.When I 1st started I got both and tried them out.

Answer 6

Firstly, I'm sorry to hear about your Mum (((hugs)))

It's a very personal choice hon. When I started my periods I used pads, then when I was more confident I moved over to tampons, and now (19 years and over 200 periods later) I use a mixture of both.

During the day I use tampons with a panty-liner (just for extra security) and at night I use towels.

I have leaked with both tampons and towels. Towels over the sides and tampons both because I was heavier than I anticipated. That's why I use panty-liners with tampons.

If you're trying them for the first time then it will take a little while to get used to them, so try a few brands and make up your own mind, a lot of the websites offer free samples, so you can try them without the expense of buying them.

OB - http://www.obtampons.com/try.shtml
Playtex - http://www.playtextampons.com/products/tryfree.html
I'm guessing that you're in the US, if so both these have free samples.

Wishing you lots of luck hon, you're gonna do just fine. Hugs.

Answer 7

Before you decide, you might want to know this:
Toxic Shock Syndrome and Tampons

WHAT IS TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME (TSS)?
TSS is a rare bacteria-caused illness occurring mostly in menstruating women who use high absorbency tampons. Non-menstrual TSS risk is increased for women who use vaginal barrier contraceptive methods, although the incidence is much lower.

WHAT CAUSES TSS?
The main cause of TSS is a strain of staph, the bacterium Staphylococcus Aureus. Hyperabsorbent tampons may facilitate the infection because their prolonged intra-vaginal use enhances the bacterial growth.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
Symptoms of TSS occur suddenly: a high fever (102°F, 38.8°C or higher), vomiting, diarrhea, a sunburn-like rash, red eyes, dizziness, lightheadedness, muscle aches and drops in blood pressure, which may cause fainting. The infection can cause shock, kidney and liver failure. These symptoms require prompt medical evaluation.

HOW IS IT TREATED?
If TSS is suspected, hospitalization is recommended. Intravenous fluids and antibiotics will be administered.

CAN IT BE PREVENTED?
You can reduce the risk of TSS by alternating your tampon or internally worn products with pads. Use a tampon with the minimum absorbency needed to control your flow. Review the information on absorbency of your tampon brand. Change the tampon or internally worn product as directed. If you have ever been diagnosed with TSS, you should not use tampons.

Answer 8

I really like to use tampons if i am going out and don't feel like to wearing pads. I really like to use pads when i am home relaxing and going to bed. Tampons are the best thing to wear but you must make sure that you find the right size for your period flow. If you are lite get the regular if you are heavy get the super but make sure that you change it every four hours if its lite and every 2-3 if its heavy. If you leak its because you are too heavy and need a bigger tampon. My opinion though you should ask your gyn doctor for more information.....I am truly sorry for your loss.

Answer 9

you should use pads if you are starting out with your period for awhile do u have a gf you are close with and she wont joke about it then you can ask her about using tampons or do u have a family dr she will be able to help you what about a female relative like an aunt or cousin good luck to you if you are leaking use a heavy pad you may be leaking cause of anxiety over the death of your mom and your hormones may be messed up too but its perfectly normal to feel this way your period will be better soon and get back on tract

Answer 10

I think that a tampon is more confortable, because you cannot feel them. If you do not want to use tampons I would try pads with wings. I hope that I helped.

Also forbrands tampax (tampons)
and always (pads)

PS so sorry about your mom