2006-10-29 22:18:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Forget tampons, if you have heavy periods then switch to menstrual cups, they can be left in for up to 12 hours without any leaking and without any risk – they are safer, greener, cheaper, convenient and hygienic – unlike tampons.
I used to use super plus Lillets tampons and night time Always pads and still had to change every 1 hour, where as with my Mooncup I only need to empty every 6 hours, one hell of a difference! Plus now I don't get constant infections like I did with tampons, I don't have to worry about all the health risks, I can wear my cup at night as well as before my period is even due, don't have to carry spares or spend a fortune on sanitary products or worrying about environmental impact or where to put the used tampons if there is no bin around.
More on menstrual cups;
http://www.menstrualcups.org
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menstrual_cup
http://www.divacup.com
http://www.keeper.com
http://www.mooncup.co.uk
http://www.lunette.fi
http://www.softcup.com
http://www.lunapads.com/productfaq/divacup.htm
2006-10-30 11:48:07 · answer #1 · answered by Kasha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've used Tampax and OB, and even without the applicator I think the Tampax are longer, which even though the absorbancies may be the same (like super plus if you need it), would probably give you better protection. I had some leakage with the OB style, and never did with Tamax. If I were worried I'd probably wear a pad too.
Pads are so great now, not like when I was first getting my period (28 years ago) they were all like diapers, and my mother told me we were lucky they had adhesive because that had only come out a few years earlier and she had to wear a belt. Ugh!
2006-10-30 07:11:50 · answer #2 · answered by Singinganddancing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i get heavy periods i use super(they hold a lot more liquid) or if its bad enough i use a tampon and pad.
but i still hate getting my period and still have a ton of years before it stops.
anyone want to buy my period on ebay lol just kidding.
2006-10-30 06:21:28 · answer #3 · answered by nicola_1975 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gosh... the biggest, thickest, like its always written on the packets.
Times like this, pads are best, but. Try the anatomical, shaped, ones with wings
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2006-10-30 06:22:16 · answer #4 · answered by Solange B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Playtex supers and a pad. Best way to keep your panties clean.
2006-10-30 12:50:37 · answer #5 · answered by Nascar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tampax.. super plus
2006-10-30 13:01:44 · answer #6 · answered by sexymarilyn1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Overnight kotex's work better.
2006-10-30 06:20:03 · answer #7 · answered by דְבוֹרָה Devorah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋